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  2. (December 17, 2024) On Tuesday, December 17, 2024, motorcycle taxis were seen plying Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City. The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has issued a show cause order (SCO) to two of the three ride-hailing companies operating in the national capital for allegedly exceeding the government's limit on the number of motorcycle taxi riders. Photo/Analy Labor

    LTFRB: Fare discounts valid this Holy Week

    The LTFRB reiterates that students, senior citizens, and PWDs are entitled to a 20% fare discount on all public transportation even during Holy Week 2025, per…

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  4. Benilde breaks barriers

    Benilde breaks barriers

    Benilde continues to strengthen its commitment to inclusive education, ensuring that learning opportunities are open to all.

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  6. The Department of Social Welfare and Development showcases the PWD-friendly electric vehicles at the DSWD Central Office on Friday.

    DSWD turns over EVs to PWD groups

    Aside from the electric vehicles, the SLPAs were also enrolled in capacity-building activities to ensure they can manage their livelihood projects.

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    Fake PWD ID lands man in jail

    He faces charges for falsification of public documents under Article 171 of the Revised Penal Code.

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  12. Dean Nilo Divina

    PWD discount to group meals

    In summary, DoJ’s Legal Opinion No. 45 clarifies that PWDs can avail of the 20 percent discount and VAT exemption on group meals only if it is evident that the…

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  13. Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao

    DSWD: Don't abuse PWD discounts, privileges

    The DSWD warns against the misuse of fake PWD IDs, urging citizens to report such abuses. This practice harms small businesses and undermines efforts to…

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  14. For every discounted bill as a result of fake PWD IDs, restaurateurs shoulder losses from the 20 percent discount while the government sacrifices revenues from the missed 12 percent value added tax, according to visionary entrepreneurs David and Crystal Sison.

    RestoPH urges crackdown on fake PWD cards

    RestoPH, the association of restaurant owners in the Philippines, calls for urgent action against the abuse of fake PWD cards, which is severely impacting…

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  17. (Photo courtesy of Antipolo City Mayor Andeng Ynares)

    Antipolo mayor warns of fake PWD IDs

    Antipolo City Mayor Andrea Bautista-Ynares warns against the use of fake PWD IDs, highlighting a case where a family used forged IDs to avail discounts. Legal…

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