Manila, Aug. 5 -- Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Tuesday appealed to all stakeholders to strongly collaborate with the persons with disabilities (PWD) sector to ensure that they also benefit from the country's programs and services.

"We believe that in order to dismantle the barriers that hinder their full participation, we must actively align with the principle of 'nothing about us, without us' and engage with the disability sector to build a more inclusive, accessible, and enabling environment for all," Gatchalian said in a keynote message delivered by DSWD Undersecretary Fatima Aliah Dimaporo during the 3rd National Conference of Persons with Disabilities in Puerto Princesa City, Palawa...