Help genuine PWDs, but do not build another opaque cash-aid pipeline

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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-05-27 02:01 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics
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The bill is not yet law. It was filed on May 5, 2026, and is still pending in committee. Its stated purpose is to establish a disability support fund for the empowerment, participation and inclusion of persons with disabilities (PWDs). On paper, that sounds noble. The bill proposes, among other things, a regular support allowance initially set at P2,000 a month for qualified beneficiaries.
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