Marcos declares July 17-23 Natl Disability Rights week

by The Manila Times

Jun 19, 2024 12:24 pm

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. issued Proclamation 597, declaring July 17 to 23 of every year as National Disability Rights Week (NDRW).

Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin signed the proclamation on June 13, 2024, and tasked the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA), to lead, coordinate and supervise the annual observance of the NDRW.

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