The Manila Times•3h ago
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Public warned mocking persons with disabilities carries fines, imprisonment
MANILA, Philippines — Publicly mocking, ridiculing, or humiliating persons with disabilities (PWDs) because of their disability is unlawful and may result in fines and imprisonment, the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) warned. In an advisory posted on Saturday, NCDA reminded the public that the right
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