PWDs in San Remigio to Get Vehicle

Persons with disabilities (PWDs) in San Remigio will get a PWD-friendly service vehicle from the provincial government. Cebu Governor Hilario Davide III approved the vehicle request in a meeting with the PWDs and local officials of the said municipality last July 1st at the Capitol.

source: cebu.gov.ph

The vehicle would cost around 800,000 pesos. The Governor also committed to the individual requests of PWD members like scratches and prosthetic feet. He also agreed in principle to make the Cebu capitol building more accessible to the PWDs by providing a ramp in its main entrance.

Cebu.gov.ph reported that Jerry Ursaiz, president of PWD Federation-Cebu Province, said they are thankful that the province is mindful of the accessibility law.

Read more: http://www.cebu.gov.ph/news/pwds-san-rem-get-vehicle

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Yolanda: A Year After Photo Contest Winners

Here are the winners of the Yolanda: A Year After Photo Contest.

Yolanda Relief Operations Category

First Place
"Smiles"
by Carlo Caracena
November 17, 2013
Bogo City

Second Place
"Thirst"
by Daniel M. Ybanez
November 15, 2013
Sta. Fe, Bantayan Island

Third Place
"Gifts from Heaven"
by Rene M. Ybanez
November 22, 2013
Barrio Langod, Sulangan, Bantayan Island

Yolanda Rehabilitation & Recovery Category

First Place
"Rebuilding Hideaway"
by David T. Ramos
November 18, 2013
Tindog, Medellin

Second Place
"Bayanihan"
by Rene M. Ybanez
November 16, 2013
Kota Beach, Sta. Fe, Bantayan Island

Third Place
"Stepping Into a New and Colorful Beginning"
by Antonio Rey O. Pepito Jr.
October 19, 2013
Polambato, Bogo City

Yolanda Emergency Response and Search & Rescue Category

First Place
"Obstacle Race"
by Roger Tonacao
November 8, 2013
Bogo City

Second Place
"Home Wrecked"
by Daniel M. Ybanez
November 14, 2013
Brgy. Langod, Sulangan, Bantayan Island

Third Place
"Lost But Not Gone"
by Daniel M. Ybanez
November 30, 2013
Brgy. Bias, Bantayan Island

Click here for the other Finalists.

Winning photos will be exhibited in SM City Cebu, Ayala Center Cebu, Museo Sugbo, Provincial Capitol and Manila Exhibit c/o Office of the Presidential Assistant for Rehab and Recovery.

Source: Cebu Provincial Government FB Page

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