INTRODUCTION OF HAPI-C INTO THE PWD-CEBU COMMUNITY

On August 22, 2012, HAPI-C attended the PWD-Cebu monthly general assembly, held at the Labangon City District Gymnasium. HAPI-C was introduced to the PWD community, the audience consisting of over 80 social workers and PWDS alike as representatives of their respective baranggay (city districts). Discussed were reporting of their recent activities, current issues regarding PWD registration and policies, among other things.

HAPI-C AT THE CEBU CITY DEPT. OF SOCIAL WELFARE SERVICES OFFICE

During the special registration date for People with Disabilities (PWD’s) at the Commission of Elections (COMELEC) office on August 11, 2012, HAPI-C was introduced to the PWD-Cebu city President Mr. Danny Omayan. Apparently hemophilia patients could not register or get updated records at the COMELEC as having a disability because it is not recognized according to Philippine government laws.

The following Monday, HAPI-C officers went to the Dept. of Social Welfare Services (DSWS) office to explain about hemophilia and also introduce and hemophilia to the PWD community. Holding office at the DSWS, the PWD-Cebu city President Mr. Danny Omayan pledged to help in the processing of hemophilia patients in registering as PWD’s.

At the DSWS Labangon office with PWD volunteers