By Cristine Republica, ASP Trainee
One of the highlights of the 3rd International Day for Persons with Disabilities held at Skydome SM City North EDSA Last December 3, 2010, was the PWD Talent Competition, with 10 contestants from different PWD organizations and LGUs from Luzon, rendering song and dance interpretations.
Mr. Noli Agcaoili, Chairman- AKAP Pinoy, representing the PWD Sector; Dr. Minda Marie Cabrera, President- PARM (Philippine Academy of Rehab Medicine), representing the Civil Society and Hon. Alfred Vargas, Councilor of District 2, Quezon City, representing the Local Government also boosted the morale of contestants with inspirational words.
PWD Winners
For the 3rd place, PWD Dancers of Mandaluyong, 2nd place Jackylyn Penazo, a 17 year old Grade 4 student in PNSB and for the 1st place, Mhar Jason Palmeda, a 10 year old Grade 1 student of GS Option House and his winning piece "You'll never walk alone" by Regine Velasquez-Alcasid.
For the 3rd place, PWD Dancers of Mandaluyong, 2nd place Jackylyn Penazo, a 17 year old Grade 4 student in PNSB and for the 1st place, Mhar Jason Palmeda, a 10 year old Grade 1 student of GS Option House and his winning piece "You'll never walk alone" by Regine Velasquez-Alcasid.
Composed of 10 members, PWD Dancers of Mandaluyong bagged the 3rd Place
From Left, NVAP Pres. Emer Rojas awarded the trophy to Jackylyn Penazo, the 2nd Prized winner from Parent Advocates for Visually Impaired Children. (PAVIC)
The afternoon’s ceremonies were hosted by Ms. Carmen Reyes Zubiaga of WOWLEAP (Women with Disabilities LEAP to Social and Economic Progress Inc) and Mr. Ming Barapantao of The House of Representatives. Ramil Haictin serenaded the audience with “Tagumpay ng may Kapansanan, Tagumpay ng Bayan”.
Differently-abled kids were also treated to freebies like balloon twisting and face painting. Other highlights included the screening of a documentary film about the struggles and strengths of persons with disabilities.
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