MANILA, Feb. 12 -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and a civic organization signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at assisting children with disabilities (CWDs), especially those in poor and remote communities.

DILG Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. and Rehabilitation and Empowerment of Adults and Children with Handicap Foundation Inc. (REACH Foundation) president Prof. Abelardo Apollo David Jr. signed the pact in simple rites in Camp Crame, Quezon City on Feb. 8, the DILG said in a news release on Monday.

Under the pact, CWD beneficiaries would have access to free occupational, physical and speech therapy services through teletherapy.

Teletherapy is any remote therapy that uses technology to help the ...