August 2008
TWH Joins the Global Celebration of the
UN Convention on the Rights of
Persons with Disability
Tahanang Walang Hagdanan (TWH)
and the different representatives of other
groups of persons with disability (PWDs),
along with government agencies joined
the Global Celebration of the United
Nations Convention on the Rights of PWDs
last May 12, 2008 at the SM Mall of
Asia, Pasay City's newest landmark.
This entry into force of various participating
agencies created a deep impact and
affirmed commitment to the general public.
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Workers of Tahanang Walang Hagdanan and members of Inclusive
Youth Center during the march parade. Pictures by©Withnews
Vol.V, No.
30TH NDPR PGMA Graces TWH's
35th Anniversary
CELEBRATION
“KungMay Access, May Success!”
H.E. President Gloria Macapagal-
th Arroyo commended the efforts of
This is the theme of the 30 celebration Tahanang Walang Hagdanan (TWH)
of the National Disability Prevention in uplifting the lives of a majority of
and Rehabilitation (NDPR) week in persons with disability (PWDs) in
which Tahanang Walang Hagdanan the Philippines and partnering with
(TWH) fully participated, in its effort to the government in assisting the
strongly advocate for the capabilities of marginalized sectors of our country.
persons with disability (PWDs). As a She was our Guest of Honor in
prelude to this celebration, a Job Fair our Recognition Event, a highlight
was held last July 4, 2008 in of our 35th Anniversary Celebration
TWH Compound called “Jobs held at the Bay View Park Hotel
On Wheels.” This was in partnership last February 21, 2008. This event
with TeleDevelopment Services, Inc. also became memorable because of
through its P0resident/GM, Ms. Judy the special participation of Ms.
Whisenhunt. This aimed Karen Agustin, Binibining Pilipinas-
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Hundreds of people
(left) mostly from
the sector with
disablity gathered in
the Music Hall of the
SM Mall of Asia to
attend and
celebrate the UN
Convention
on the Rights of
Persons with
Disabilities Pictures by
©Withnews
PGMA (above) together with Sr. Valeriana, Baerts, ICM, founder of TWH, and
Chairperson of the Board and Hon. Sec. Rosie “Lovely Romulo of NCDA
(below)Job Fair at TWH prioritizes PWDs
side...
What’s in
From the Desk of the President.................2
My Eulogy for Fortune Tirona....................3
Education Update...................................... 4
Livelihood Update......................................5
News....................................................... 6-8
Other Programs & Services ........................9
Sports Section...........................................10
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From the Desk of
the President
It is the utmost desire of every
Filipino with disability that his rights
be recognized and respected by
society. Advocating for these rights
has become a constant struggle for
various disabled groups especially
non-government organization which
continue to administer and tend to
persons with different kinds of
disabilities. To mention a few of
these rights are those to education,
employment, access to private and
public buildings, and access to justice
Last May 12, 2008, the global
celebration of the Convention on
the Rights of Persons with Disability
(CRPD) was held at the SM Mall
of Asia as the United Nations
declared this treaty in which the
Philippines signed as on one of
the member countries.
“This convention is a remarkable
and forward-looking document.
While it focuses on the rights and
development of people with
disabilities. It also speaks about our
societies as a whole and about the
need to enable every person to
contribute to the to the best of their
abilities and potential.” (Mr. Koft
Annan, UN Secretary-General)
Article 4 of this Treaty states that
countries that join the convention
engage themselves to develop and
carry out policies, laws and
administrative measures for securing
the rights recognized in the
convention and abolish laws,
regulation, customs and practices
that constitute discrimination.
Legislation passed here in our
country pertaining to persons with
disability are RA 7277 or the Magna
Carta for Persons with Disability,
BP 344 or the Accessibility Law, and
RA 9442 amending RA 7277
granting additional privileges and
incentives and prohibitions on verbal,
non-verbal ridicule and vilification
against persons with disability.
2 Upon the declaration of the
CRPD, we now look forward to a (Global Celebration...continuation from front page)
strong implementation of these laws
and the enactment of more relevant
This global event was celebrated among
member countries for the ratification of the
laws needed by the silent majority
in our country. We, at Tahanang
rights of PWDs. More than two thousand
people from different participating groups/
Walang Hagdanan together with
agencies joined hands in their UNITY WALK
other disabled groups nationwide,
within the spacious grounds of the mall,
are all the more driven to partner up
with government agencies and forge followed by a short program. Afterwards
alliances with the private sector for some selected leaders from the sector, had
a more effective implementation of a courtesy call to the Malacañang Palace.
these laws. We appeal to everyone This momentous event was led by the
to support us in our effort to develop National Council on Disabled Affairs ( NCDA),
our inherent positive attributes the country's lead body on Disability Affairs
towards becoming responsible and which advocates for the rights of the
contributing citizens of our society. sector towards equality in our society.
Manuel V. Agcaoili
President and
Chief Executive Officer
Tahanang Walang Hagdanan, Inc.
TWH Dance on Wheels performs the most
applauded intermission number at SM Mall of Asia
Mr. Manuel Agcaoili, TWH President/CEO
gives the offertory
gift during the Holy Mass. ©Withnews
The Tahanang Walang Hagdanan Choir sings songs of
praise during the Holy Mass. Pictures by©Withnews
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 My Eulogy for Fortune Tirona
It was in late seventies when
Orting started to make his leap
to a future of what we have
known and had become of
Fortunato Tirona to his last day.
Back in Bahay Mapagmahal
inside the compound of National
Orthopedic Hospital in the middle
seventies, he was accepted in
Elementary Education as
Grade 1 , and while in Grade 4 , he
nd
was accelerated to 2 year High
School after taking a placement
test. This was also the time when
he started playing basketball during
his free time together
with the other residents of Bahay
Mapagmahal. An active member of
Rondalla on Wheels, he patiently
taught me how to play the guitar.
Who among us does not
remember La Jota Moncadena ?
Although he had another
partner, I could vividly remember
how the four of us danced to the
tune of La Jota Moncadena .
During those days he already
demonstrated his good leadership
being a consistent honor student
t i l l h e g ra d u a t e d i n 1 9 8 2 .
In college, he enrolled in BS
Accountancy at Trinity College,
now known as Trinity University
of Asia. With almost the same
batch of dorm mates and school
mates from Bahay Mapagmahal,
college life was also a bliss. The
group even got a scholarship
from the then National Commis-
sion on the Welfare of Disabled
Persons and monthly, we got an
allowance from this government
agency. But even then, we still
wheeled ourselves from Bahay Biyaya
to Trinity College, almost every
morning in order to save. During
Saturday or Sunday, most of us were in
Cubao to see a movie or just go malling
in AliMall. Their batch graduated in
1985 and he, together with others, in
1987. His first job in Tahanang Walang
Hagdanan (TWH) was a Bookkeeper in
Accounting Office. Showing leadership
potential, as well as, responsibility and
commitment to his job, he was promoted
to Cost Controller and became the
Production Manager from 1995 to 1999.
In between his busy schedules, he
was also TWH's Sports Coordinator
for almost 5 years. His being a sportsman
was clearly seen in his active participation
in, and the pioneering spirit behind
Philspada's (Philippine Sports Association
for the Differently Abled) local and
international tournaments. He was an
active promoter in developing sports for
the disabled such as basketball on
wheels, wheelchair tennis and table
tennis. He was also a medal holder,
having earned medals from various
tournaments, both local and foreign.
It was in 2001 that he decided to work
out side of TWH to become Sports
Coordinator of Philspada. He worked
there 3x a week, driving his scooter
notwithstanding the distance of his work-
place to his home. That time he was also
elected as the Chairman of Gintong
Pangarap Cooperative (GPC) with almost
Our Beloved Kuya Tune
a hundred members, both abled
and disabled. Under his mandate,
he worked intently for GPC to be
included in the National
Federation of Cooperatives for
PWDs. The membership of GPC
in 2005 paved him to become
the Federation's Vice Chairman
from 2006 to his last day.
At least 750 PWDs from all
over the country, were employed
in making school furniture in an
agreement signed by the
Department of Education and the
Federation, and being in the one
of the highest positions in this
organization, he was very much
involved & consulted, especially
in the decision making.
His being a business minded
man was known to us, but he was
a businessman with a big heart.
Not only once did he experienced
being cheated, but all he would
say was “Hayaan mo na, mayaman
a n g t a t a y k o s a l a n g i t .”
This is how we will remember
and cherish Fortunato Tirona,
Orting to his kababayan and
relatives. To our Kuya Fortune,
may you find the Eternal Peace
and Happiness with our Creator.
by Lita Evangelista
(L-R) Mr. Fortune Tirona in a Wheelathon event,
table tennis practice & get- together party picture
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 Education
Education for All
Education, a basic human right, is the building block to every individual's success. And this right is also for PWDs, more so because
majority of them belong to the marginalized of the society. TWH breaks the barriers to gain access to literacy for them and their families
through its education
program. Presently, it
administers to 140 scholars
with our kind and generous
partners. Below is the list of
our scholars, partners and the
assistance they provide
for them for school year 2008.
We invite other partners to
support this particular
program, in our effort to
reach out to our
increasing beneficiaries.

Scholars and their parents of the Sr. Valeriana Baerts, ICM, TWH
“Tulong sa Edukasyon” project of Founder/Chairperson of the Board
TWH CBR, during an proudly poses with TWH scholars during
orientation procedure. their graduation rites

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 Livelihood
Ganda Mo, Graduates of Basic
Hanapbuhay Ko Cosmetology
conducted by
Splash Foundation
Another NDPR activity was Ganda
Mo, Hanapbuhay Ko, In partnership with
Tahanang Walang Hagdanan (TWH), the
Splash Foundation, Inc. conducted a five-
day cosmetology training at TWH
Compound held July 14 to 18, 2008. The
said livelihood training was intended for
Women with Disability and relatives of
Persons with Disability. Twenty five
graduated from the said training and after
graduation they conducted an outreach
free haircutting at the Marick Elementary MAIN OFFICE

3%
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School. The cosmetology training was METALCRAFT
Tahanang 2%

%
made possible with the coordination of
the Administrative Office and Ms. GIFTSHOPPE
Rocharm M. Ramos, the Program Officer Walang 10
%
and Ms. Maurice P. Ligot, the Managing NEEDLECRAFT
Director of Splash Foundation, Inc. Hagdanan’s WOODCRAFT
Other partners for the said training
were the Soroptimist International Revenues 7% 55% PACAP
Antipolo Chapter, Town's Aqua, Alvin's
and Donations 3% PANGARAP
Pizza, Purple Oven, Mr. Manuel's Pancit
Malabon and Aling Santa's Bibingka.
2007 8% GSP
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Another Opportunity for
Tahanang Walang Hagdanan
The woodcraft workshop of
Tahanang Walang Hagdanan (TWH)
has been very busy lately for a new
job order from the Department of
Education. This is something very
important to the livelihood of a
majority of persons with disability
i n o u r c o u n t r y .
Last March 26, 2008, the
National Federation Cooperative of
Persons with Disability had
partnered with TWH in the
production of 20, 000 pcs. of writing
tablets for school chairs. Our deepest
gratitude to the Department of
Education for this wonderful
opportunity of providing jobs to
TWH b o t h o rg a n i z a t i o n s .
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TWH Dance on Wheels
Last Feb 19, 2008, we were privileged to be
visited by highly respected Dance Guru, Ms.
Maribeth Bicharra who did a choreography for our
TWH Dance on Wheels. This dance number was
presented as an intermission during a TWH
anniversary highlight at the Bay View Park Hotel last
Feb 21, 2008 which again was most applauded.
The kind participation of Ms. Bicharra in our
ballroom dancing event Steps for a Bright Future
last Nov. 17, 2007, really boosted the morale of our
dancers, in our effort to develop their capabilities
especially in dancing. Other partners which support-
ed this event were: St. Scholastica's College
Communication Society, headed by Ms. Aurora
Lumibao and its Physical Education Department;
Assoc. of Firearrms and Ammunitions Dealers of the
Phils. through the kindness of Mr. Girme Gutierez,
Dance Sport athlete; Raymundo's Trophies
& Sculptures; Club Manila East in Taytay, Rizal
which was the event's venue; JCI Pateros Balut Inc.;
DOTC; and other individual partners. TWH Board of
Directors, Sr. Marieke Gielkens, ICM and Ms. Joy
Garcia,EVP/COO as well as, Representatives
of Hon. Cong. Eduardo Zialcita and Mayor Joric
Gacula of Taytay, Rizal, also graced this event. Sr. MariekeGielkens, ICM, TWH Board of
Winners of the ballroom dancing competition Director; Ms.Ellen Carbon Head of PE
st nd
were: Chris and Mila- 1 prize; Val and Daisy- 2
rd
prize; Randy and Linda- 3 prize; Zal and Jannette Ms Maribeth Bichara, highly respected
st nd
1 Runner-Up; and Landa and Wella- 2 Runner-
Up while special awards went to: Wella as Star of
the Night and Landa for Early Bird award. The main
attraction of this event was the TWH Dance on
Wheels, which defied physical limitation in
ballroom dancing through a special number and
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Handog sa Kalikasan
'Creating opportunities for PWDs through proper
waste management.' This is the main objective of the
TWH Recycling Project, as recycling becomes part of our
livelihood program. Items which are recycled to become
our manufactured products are: the following.: Aluminum
content of used beverage cans which are processed to
become aluminum spare parts used in our wheelchair
manufacturing; Tetra packs which are processed and
compressed to become tetra boards manufactured as
novelty items and furniture; Used tarpaulin banners
which we manufacture to become bags; and Paper
processed to become hand-made paper manufactured
into various crafts. These are just a few of the products
we manufac-ture out of recyclable items and we continue
to develop other more products from them.
Last Dec. 1, 2007, in celebration of the International
Disability Day celebrated every Dec. 3, we held the
Handog sa Kalikasan Event at the activity center of the
Sta. Lucia East Grand Mall. This activity further stressed
the value of recycling and waste management through
the support and participation of seven Public Schools
in Rizal (Francisco B. Felix National High School, Morong
National High School, Romeo Marieta Village School,
Maestra Senora School, San Juan Elementary School,
RTMES-Morong & Lagundi Elementary School- Morong)
which competed for the highest collection of
6 recyclable items donated to TWH. The highest
pointer was the Francisco B. Felix National
News
attracted TV Networks GMA 7 and ABS
CBN that made follow-up features in GMA's
Pinoy Records and Studio 23.
nd
The 2 event of this project will be held on
Dec. 6, 2008, 6-11pm at SM North EDSA. This
activity is very significant as it would be our venture to initiate
Dance Sport for PWDs, as well as, include its
first ever local competition. We have already
coordinated with Philippine Sports Association for
Event’s Panel of Judges (L-R )
Dept.St. Scholastica’s College &
Dance Guru with
Ms. Joy Garcia, TWH COO
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High School which won a computer package with
scanner and printer sponsored by Acer Philippines.
This event was also an opportunity to recognize
our partners which have been supporting this
project for years already since its start in 1998.
Those awarded were: PAGCOR, EPSON, Phil.
Heart Center, The Phil. Star, Topline Metals
Inc, Dell Phils, Ricoh Phils, Eva's Junkshop, Kilus
Foundation, NXP Semi Conductor, China Bank-
Makati Branch, Novartis, Mobiline Cor Charter
Services, Sarao Motors, Colegio De San Juan De
Letran, Filvets Inc., Phil. Marine Institute of College,
Jollibee Guadalupe and Office of Pahinungod).
the Differently Abled, Dance Sports Council of the
Philippines and Professional Dance Teachers
Association of the Philippines. In preparation to
this, a dance sports workshop would be conduc-
ted on October at TWH. These activities are open
to other PWD-Groups so we are inviting all Dance
Sports Enthusiasts. The competition is open to all
PWDs with their able-bodied partners to be part of
our Steps for a Bright Future II. Proceeds will go
to TWH education and sports development programs.
Defying physical limitation even in
Ballroom Dancing, TWH Dance on
Wheels performs thehighlight of
the event (right)
(L-R seated) from TWH Ms. Joy
Garcia, EVP/COO,Ms.
Emily Macabenguil, Recycling
Coordinator; Ms. Angel
Villafuerte PR/RDD;
(standing L-R)
Ms. Milet Dioso, Operation
Damayan Coordinator of
Phil. Star; Ms. Jeanne Harn,
Ms. Philippine Earth
2007; and Ms. Nikka Alejar,
NBN4 Newscaster
& TV Host
Our Hosts during the event were kindhearted
and versatile Nikka Cleofe-Alejar, TV host and
newscaster of NBN 4 and equally pretty and
talented Maricel Candole, TWH PR/Resource
Development Manager. Guests of Honor were
Hon. Mon Ilagan of Cainta, Rizal and Ms. Jean.
Harn, Ms. Philippines Earth 2007. Also present
were TWH President/CEO, Mr. Noli Agcaoili
and EVP/COO, Ms. Joy Garcia. We are
very grateful to other sponsors like Sta.
Lucia East Grand Mall, Globe, 3D, Makro,
Greenwich and all those.who contributed to
the success of this event. We shall have the
second event of this project on April 2009.

Pfizer Officers and TWH BOD, Managers, staff and
artists at the awarding ceremony at Painting
Competition and Art Exhibit
News
Art Competition
TWH in collaboration with PFIZER
Foundation Phils, organized an art
exhibit /competition for Artists with
Disability last January 16, 2008. A
set of twelve artists participated in
the event. The main winners for the
competition are the following: Mr.
Elenio Sayud -1st prize who carried
the theme -Working for a Healthier
Philippines; Mr. Juanito Mingarine Ms. Maria Elvira D. Andino
and Ulysis Realin tied for the 2nd HR/Admin Manager of Transmodal, Int’l., renders
her inspirational message during the activity.
place with themes- Heroes for Health /
One for a Healthier Philippines.

Philippine Heart Center

Awards TWH
The Waste Management Committee
(WMC) of the Philippine Heart Center
(PHC) awarded Tahanang Walang
Hagdanan (TWHI) a plaque of
appreciation last October 11, 2007 at PHC Wast Management Committee headed by Transmodal Int’l Officers and staff with
the Dr. Avelino P. Abentura Hall, Ground its Chairperson, Ms. Ester Borja with TWH TWH HR Manager Ms. Claire Llenares &
Floor of PHC's Medical Arts Center Recyling Coordinator Ms. Emily Macabenguil.Photo PR/RDM Ms. Maricel Candole
Bldg. The theme of this event was also shows wheelchair donated by TWH to PHC TRANSMODAL
“Saving the wastes…only in the
Philippine.” This aims to encourage INTERNATIONAL, INC.
the minimization activities of the Gets Involved
PHC employees through simple
recycling procedures. The event also th
In line with the 15 Anniversary of
included a one-day seminar on
Transmodal International, TWH was
proper waste management.
PHC has been supporting the chosen as the recipient of their
recycling project of TWH for more Charity work. They organized an
than 2 years now and in return, a activity last May 3, 2008 at 10
wheelchair was donated to them AM in TWH. We prepared a short
for their hospital use. Our gratitude program highlighting the turnover
to PHC for its all out support and
Ms. Macabenguil of TWH receives Plaque of donation followed by a song
generosity. We are one with you in
promoting a healthy environment!
of Appreciation from Ms. Borja of PHC number by our very own Mr. Jerry
Tombo, TWH Production Worker.
G I V E G O O D G I F T S After which we led them around the
We are inviting everyone to share and be
part of our 3G's project which encourages When they had all enough workshops followed by a basketball
companies and, individuals, to donate over to eat, he said to his disciples, exhibition by our athletes. They had
runs of clothes, bags, shoes, appliances, “Gather the pieces that are left a fun filled day together with TWH
office equipment, food, and others which over. Let nothing be wasted.” workers. Our sincerest thanks to
are used for various TWH programs and
- Jesus in John 6:12 NIV Bible the management of Transmodal!
services. Please call PR/Resource Dev’T
Office for more information at tel. no. :
655-00-55 locals 820,822,831.
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CSR by Dell Philippines
Dell Philippines headed by its Country
Director, Mr. Susheel Bhasin has been
extending its Corporate Social
Responsibility to TWH. Last April 30,
2008, it donated 5 units of Laptop
Computer with representatives Mabel
Niala, Winning Culture Manager and
S a l va d o r S i l va , E H S M a n a ge r.
Recipients are TWH key offices- Main
Office, Admin/Social Ser vices,
PR/Resource Development,
Marketing and Productions. Dell
Phils. had given other donations
before, in support to the objectives
of the center and already did an
outreach activity last year with a
special program and gifts for
everyone. It is also supporting TWH
Recycling Project by continuously
donating recyclable items. Our
heartfelt gratitude to Dell Phils.
for its kindness and generosity!
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TWH PhOTO AND
ART EXHIBIT
A series of art and photo exhibit was
also conducted as part of the NDPR.
The 1st one was held at the Activity
Center of SM Mega Mall last July 16,
2008, which was for 3 days with major
sponsors – SM Super Malls and RICOH
Philippines together with other sponsors
– DOTC, TeleDevelopment Services Inc.
etc. This event also became very special
because of the kind and generous parti-
c i p a t i o n o f C e l e b r i t y Vo l u n t e e r,
respected TV actress, Ms. LJ Moreno.
This event also featured on display
o t h e r T W H p r o d u c t s .
The next art and photo exhibit was
held last July 21, 2008 at the Art Gallery
of Philippine Heart Center (AG- PHC),
which ran for 2 wks. This was through
8 Painting Competition and
News
Dell Officers poses with TWH
Management Staff, each carrying
donated laptop computers
Need for Artist Workshop
We call the attention of kindhearted
Professional Artists who would want to
render his/her talent and time to share
with our Artists with Disability. We are
open to all possible training workshops.
We likewise appeal for sponsorship of
their painting materials as we continue
to develop their artistic inclinations.
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the efforts of Architect Rogelio
Caringal, Chairman of AG- PHC
who is very supportive to the
objectives of TWH. Another Guest
of Honor who did the Ribbon Cutting
was Hon. Commissionaire Deanna
Gregorio of the National Anti-Poverty
Commission who also sponsored
cocktail food for the guests. This
exhibit was open for selling of
paintings at affordable prices
The artists participate the On the Spot
Art / Photo Exhibit
PNP Camp Bagong Diwa
Donates Again
P/Supt. Gino Hermosisima, Chief
of RFSO 16 of the Phil. National Police,
Camp Bagong Diwa Taguig City, is true
to his word when he promised that
TWH would always be the beneficiary
of their outreach program as long as
he is the head of this unit. Last July 26,
2008, their team donated again food,
grocery items and other necessities
which were distributed among workers
and residents of the center. This assis-
tance is a much needed help especially
now when prices of commodities are
rising and PWDs who stay productive
with decent livelihood despite physical
limitation, truly appreciated it.
The team's kindness and generosity
through the efforts of PCI NSP Pepito
Elfa is truly worth commending. Their
program was conceptualized by Mrs.
Elvira Ermita, lovely wife of Executive
Secretary Hon. Edgardo Ermita in
which each personnel of their team
contributes his/her share as another
extension of social responsibility.
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including other TWH products. A fruitful
celebration indeed! Two other art exhibits
are scheduled, as post celebration of NDPR
week and this are at the activity center of
Sta. Lucia East Grand Mall and The Block
of SM North, more details of these events
in the next issue.
Winners and Judges of the
On-the-Spot Painting competition
at SM Megamall
Every artist dips his brush
in his own soul, and paints
his own nature into his
pictures. - Henry Ward
Beecher (1813 - 1887),
 Other Programs & Services
Tahanang Walang Hagdanan, Inc.
List of Seminars & Trainings
attended 2008
* A Perspective on the Family/The Filipino Child/
The Family Dynamics/Understanding Today’s Young
Generation/Effective Parenting
- Jan. 28 / Feb. 2,9 & 23 /March 1, PWU Seminar Rm.
Philippine Women’s University, Taft Ave.,Manila
- 3 Participants
* Strategic Planning - Jan. 31-Feb.1, San Leonardo Center
Jalajala, Rizal - Sales & Marketing Staff
* Post & Pre-Production Planning - Feb. 23-20
- conducted by NFCPWD, Bosoboso, Antipolo City
- 6 participants
* Strategic Planning - March 6-7, San Leonardo Center,
Jalajala, Rizal - PR/RDO Staff
* Inclusive Youth Center Inter-Regional Multi-Stake
Conference - March 11, conducted by PHILCOCHED
at ICMC, Lantana St. Cubao, QC - 2 participants
* Discussion on In’tl. Migration in the Phil. Context
- March 12, conducted by KANLUNGAN Center
Foundation, Inc. at Max’s Restaurant, Quezon City
- 1 participant
* Lecture on the Facts about Discrimination & Violation
of the Rights of Women - March 25, conducted by the
PNP, NCR Regional Tactical Operation Center at Housing
3, TWH Compound - 30 participants
* Handmade Paper Making - March 25-27, conducted by
CITC at CITC, Marikina City - 3 participants
* Strategic Planning - March 29, San Leonardo Center,
Jalajala, Rizal - UNILAB Dept.
* Strategic Planning - April 5, Lemery, Batangas
- Woodcraft Dept.
* Time & Motion Study - April 7-8, at PTTC, Pasay City
- 1 particant
* Strategic Planning - April 12, San Leonardo Center,
Jalajala, Rizal - Metalcraft Dept.
* Strategic Planning - April 19, San Leonardo Center,
Jalajala, Rizal - Fish Hook & Sewing Dept.
· C O N G R AT U L AT I O N S
and BEST WISHES to Lormel and Ma.
Elena Merino on their wedding dated July 26,
2008 held at St. Michael Parish, Jala-jala,
Rizal. Mr. and Mrs. Merino was one of the
four couples who were wed during the mass
CBR Updates
* Strategic Planning - May 1, San Leonardo Center,
· Ms. Mylene J. Felix, the Community Based
Rehabilitation (CBR) Supervisor of Tahanang
Jalajala, Rizal - Accounting/MMC/Treasury Dept.
Walang Hagdanan (TWH) had just finished
the 2 and a half months training in Japan and
* Leadership Training - May 16-19, conducted by
PHILCOCHED-IYC & Nat’l Youth Commission
Bangladesh under the auspice of Japan
International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
- 4 participants
The training was about the Persons with
* Intellectual Disabilities in Community Activities
Intellectual Disability in the Community.
- May 20- July 22, Tokyo, Japan/July 23 - Aug. 2,
Since the CBR Program of TWH
Bangladesh - 1 participant
serves all kinds of disabilities, the
training was very timely. The duration of the
* Product Costing & Pricing - May 22, at PTTC,
training was from May 20 to August 2, 2008.
Pasay City - 1 participant
Congratulations to Ms. Felix for success-
fully completing the training. This could be
* Youth Camp - June 5-6, conducted by
an added service to the CBR Program of TWH.
PHILCOCHED-IYC at Boy Scout of the Phils.
Headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna
- 9 participants
* Basic Business Communication - June 21,
at Housing I, TWH Compound, conducted
by First Strategic.Net - 23 participants
* New Media Fundraising & Community
Building Workshop - June 21, by Fund
Philippines, Miriam College, Quezon City
- 2 participants
Ms. Felix poses with fellow trainees
* Project Cycle Management - June 27-29,
Parque España Residence, & Hotel, Alabang
Muntinlupa City - 2 participants
* Computer Training on Windows XP & Excel
- June 28, on going every Saturdays, Housing
4, TWH Compound - 13 participants
* Independent Living - July 8-12, conducted
by Life Haven, Inc. At Bayview Hotel, Manila
- 1 participant
* Ganda Mo, Hanap Buhay Ko, Part 1
- July 14-18, Housing 1, TWH Compound, Ms. Felix attends training in Japan
conducted by Splash Foundation, Inc.
- 25 participants
Mr. And Mrs.
Lormel and Elena
“Mylene” Merino
wedding of the said Parish that was officiated at their wedding
reception
by Rev. Fr. Noeh Ilnar, the Parish Priest. It
was a very solemn Sacrament for the four
couples. The simple reception of Lormel and
Ma. Elena was held in Bahay San Leonardo.
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TWH Athletes Bag Medals
Our athletes have proven once again their
sports prowess and we are all very proud of
them!
Last April 21, 2008, Hon. Mayor
Ramon Ilagan of Cainta, Rizal and its
Municipal Council recognized the 14
athletes who are constituents of Cainta
Rizal and won medals during the
recently concluded 4th ASEAN Para
Games in Nakhon-Ratchasima,
Thailand, January 18-27. They were
given Certificates of Appreciation
during the flag ceremony in front of the
Municipal Hall. Team Philippines has
garnered a total of 59 medals (17gold,
21 silver and 21 bonze) and 18 of these
medals are won by athletes with
disability working in and affiliated with
Tahanang Walang Hagdana, Inc.
Their names and the sports events
where they got medals are as follows:
(see table at top right)
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th
6 PHILSPADA-MARIPOSA
WHEELCHAIR TENNIS CUP 2008
Hurrah To Wheelchair Tennis! For this year,
th
the 6 Mariposa Wheelchair Tennis Cup was
dedicated to Fortunato Remulla Tirona and
Crisologo Ramirez who had already passed
away. Both were great athletes who had done a
big contribution to the popularity of this game.
They had also represented the Philippines in
international Wheelchair Tennis games. This
year's tournament was held at the Tennis Court
of Midtown Subd., Cainta, Rizal last May 10,
2008. It was participated by 20 PWD-players
from Quezon City, UP and mostly from TWH.
The game started with a short program
followed by the game proper. Singles was the
first event. Two players were to play with each
other for elimination until two players were left
st
to play for the 1 place. The second event was
the Doubles. The winners for the Singles event
were: Hermie Cansino from Quezon City 1
st
place and Michael Daz of TWH 2 Place. In
nd
the Doubles event, the winning pair were:
st
Michael Daz and Ronnie Falco 1 Place and
nd
Hermie Cansino and Harold Lilagan as 2 Place.
The tournament was a success and indeed a
preparation for the players to represent the
th
Philippines for the 5 ASIAN ParaGames
10 in Laos, Cambodia.
Sports
J u anito M IN G A R IN E Go ld Ath letics – P en tathlo n *Other Sports
P az EN A N O
B ro n ze
Go ld
B ro n ze
W hee lch air B ask etba ll
Ath letics – 1 0 0 m
Ath letics – 2 0 0 m
Events of 2008
1. Olympic Day Run
R o d er ic C AN T A
G era rd o G O NZ A LO
Silve r
Silve r
Ath letics – S h ot Pu t
Ath letics – S h ot Pu t
10K Wheelathon
- June 29 at San
A ch elle GU I O N
P u rificacio n Elk s M IN G AR I N E
Silve r
Go ld
Po w erlif tin g
Tab le T enn is - W o m en ’ s D o u bles
Miguel by the Bay,
Go ld Tab le T enn is – W o m en ’s Team Mall of Aisa (in
partnership with
B ro n ze Tab le T enn is – W o m en ’s
R es ty T A GO R D A
F erd in and SA LA O
B ro n ze
B ro n ze
W hee lch air B ask etba ll Sin gle
Sw im m in g – R elay 4x 1 0 0 m
PHILSPADA)
2. 1st Power Joints
R en e M AC A B EN G U I L B ro n ze W hee lch air Fen cin g
Wheelchair Race
J eff ers on LEG AC IO N B ro n ze W hee lch air B ask etba ll
Leo n C AR A N O G Jr . B ro n ze W hee lch air B ask etba ll -July 20 at Quezon
F ran cisco E DN A C O B ro n ze W hee lch air B ask etba ll City Circle (in
J o nas M AT AD O S B ro n ze W hee lch air B ask etba ll partnership with
M ar co s R A B A ST O Jr . B ro n ze W hee lch air B ask etba ll
NCDA)
=============================== TWH team and the CORE team.
(Continuation of 30th NDPR......) Amidst the shouts and cheers, TWH
team won. Awarding of the winners
A sports event was held last July 15,
was done in the afternoon at the
2008 to open the celebration. Athletes
Mabini Shrine with the presence of
of TWH excelled once again in
the Hon. Mayor and Hon. Vice Mayor
Tanauan Batangas as they joined the
th Julius Caesar Platon II together with
celebration of the 4 Apolinario
their staff. Below are the winners:
Mabini Palarong Bayani in line with
th Wheelathon - *Three Wheels Category:
the 30 NDPR week. People of
1.Jonas Matados 2.Juanito Mingarine 3.Harold Ilagan
Tanauan, Batangas had witnessed
*Four Wheels Category Men:
again the capabilities of PWDs in 1. Julius Obero 2. Rene Macabenguil 3. Marcos Rabasto
sports as they did wheelchair race *Duyan Race Team Winner:
7 AM, from the Municipal grounds · TWH Team
to Mabini Shrine. This Wheelathon *Four Wheels Category Women:
signaled the start of the event and 1. Prudencia Panaligan 2. Marites Oquialda 3. Lenny Daz
was early captured by Mark Logan
of ABS-CBN who took shots of the
race and interviewed the athletes.
The “Duyan” race was the next
game of the event. This was very
significant as this was how
Apolinario Mabini was carried
during the revolution. Since he
couldn't walk, they placed him in the
center on a diamond shape knitted
rattan and to each end was tied a long
bamboo pole. Each end of the pole
was carried by two men on their TWH athletes who are wheelathon
participants at Tanuan, Batangas
shoulders and this was their way of
bringing the hero from post to post
during the war. Now, Batangas
makes it a game to remind the people
of his earnest effort to carry out his
mission, as well as, the cooperation
of his comrades. The game started
with 12 teams for the elimination
until only 2 teams were left to
compete for the prize.
The Basketball on Wheels was the
last game of the event which was held
in Mabini High School. The ball was
tossed by Hon. Mayor Sonia Torres- TWH athletes and Tanuan Officials, staff
Aquino and the battle was between and volunteers participate the “Duyan Race”
(PGMA...continuation from front page)
Universe 2002, Mr. RJ Ledesma,
reputable TV host and journalist,
the ever supportive theater artist
Ms. Tippy Dos Santos and our
very own TWH talents.
This meaningful celebration was
the much awaited time to honor and
award the strong pillars of TWH and
of course, the wonderful chance for
Her Excellency herself, President
Arroyo to do the pleasure.
Awarded are Sr. Valeriana Baerts, ICM,
TWH Founder and Chairperson of
the Board for her magnanimous
mission of having found the center
and Eng. Felix Gonzales, Chairman
of TWH Finance Committee for his
zealous commitment of serving the
center as President for 20 years.
Others who were awarded are PWD
Achievers and Individual Partners.
PWD Achievers are Carmen Reyes-
Zubiaga in the field of Social
Development, Amado B.
Dulnuan in the field of Arts,
Nelia G. Ponce in the field of
Business, Hilaria B. Pasno in the
Corporate field, and Irene Louise
T. A n g i w a n i n t h e f i e l d o f
Information Technology. Individual
Partners are Mr. Peiter Berteloot
and Sr. Marieke Geilkens, ICM,
Sr. Roos Catry, ICM, Mr. Joey
Concepcion III, Mrs. Rita Cruz,
Mrs. Nora Jordan, Sr. Marissa
L i c h a u c o , M r s . P a n c h i t a U y,
Ms. Dorothy Watts, Mr. Konrad
Woelhaff, and Mrs. Victoria Zerrudo.
The event was also an opportunity
to recognize our valued partner
organizations which continue to
generously support our objectives.
Partner organizations awarded
are the following: The Asian Dev't
Bank Staff Community Fund,
Assisi Dev't Foundation, Inc.,
Christian Blind Mission, Church of t
he Latter Day Saints, Circle of Friends
Foundation, Inc., Diamond finance
Corp., Diaz-Murillo-Dalupan & Co.,
Diocese of Antipolo, Dept. of Social
Welfare & Dev't. (DSWD), ERDA
Foundation, Helping Hands
International, ICM Congregation,
KREXIM, Inc., Metro Bank
Foundation, Municipality of afternoon became more alive with
Cainta, MV Discovery, National the wholesome performance of the
Council for the Welfare of Disabled Sex Bomb Dancers who unselfishly
Persons (NCWDP), National gave their time to add gaiety in this
Federation of Cooperatives of activity. In the evening was the
Persons with Disability band concert participated by our
(NFCPWD), Our Lady of Peace, partner schools/groups – ABE
Philippine Australia Community Institute of Cainta, Pamantasan ng
A s s i s t a n c e P r o g r a m ( PA C A P ) , Lungsod ng Pasig, Ateneo de
Philippine Amusement & Gaming Manila University and the Juan
C o r p . ( PA G C O R ) , P h i l i p p i n e Tamad Band. 35 years of uplifting
Charity Sweepstakes Office lives is truly a milestone for TWH,
(PCSO), Pfizer Philippines, Philam all transcended for the Glory of our
Foundation, PNP Regional Finance Creator.
Service 16, Pondo ng Pinoy/Caritas, ===========================
Resources for the Blind, Inc., (continuation from front page of
TetraPak Philippines, Inc., United 3 0 t h N D P R . . . . . . )
t o p r i o r i t i z e PWDs for job
Laboratories and Watson Philippines.
placement in call centers and 7
There were also other activities of
applicants were successfully admitted.
the celebration. Its opening was a
That same day was a shooting done to
convoy with partners which started at
the Shrine of Mary, Queen of Peace feature TWH Recycling Project and
our very own “Dance on Wheels” in
and preceded by the Holy Mass, NBN 4's Takip Silip through Hon.
celebrated by its Rector, Rev. Councilor Lulu Principe of Laguna.
Fr. Nilo Mangussad. The shrine was This TV program feature was aired
an ideal place to open this celebration J u l y 1 2 , 2 0 0 8 a t 8 p m .
with our theme - “Persons with (Continuation on page 10)
Disability, Celebrating a Commitment
for Peace, Justice and Unity in an Equal
Society!” A short program followed
which was participated by the
A d m i n i s t r a t o r o f P a s i g C i t y,
representing Hon. Mayor Bobby
Eusebio, JCI Pateros Balut Inc. and
individual partners. The convoy from
the shrine to TWH was escorted by
Cainta Riders Club, Arenda Bikers
Club and Pasig PNP. The culminating
event was held last February 23, 2008
Encore TWH Dance on Wheels!
at the TWH grounds, which started
NBN 4’s Takip Silip Feature
with the Holy Mass celebrated by the
Parish Priest of Our Lady of Light-
Cainta and one of TWH Board of
Directors, Rev. Msgr. Arnel Lagarejos.
The program, which was hosted by
NBN 4's Newscaster and TV host,
Ms. Nikka Cleofe-Alejar and
Mr. Paolo Quiogue of Convergys
Phils. was an opportunity to award
our Founding Members who are
Mr. Jesus Docot, former TWH
CEO/GM, Ms. Lily Zamora-Moral, PGMA poses with PWD- Achievers Awarded at the
Bay View Park Hotel
former Head of Treasury Office and
Ms. Lorette Sta. Ana, presently the We make a living by what we get,
Secretary of our Founder/Chairperson
of the Board. The celebration in the
we make a life by what we give.
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