TACLOBAN CITY – The DILG R8 conducted the Orientation on the Benefits of the Persons with Disability and Retirement Planning via Zoom online platform on September 2, 2022.

The activity was attended by 130 personnel of DILG Region 8, with two Resource Speakers, namely: Mr. Ben S. Calzado, Manpower Development Officer of DSWD and Ms. Ma. Teresa R. Cojuangco, Chief of the Frontline Services Division of GSIS Tacloban.

The participants were oriented on the benefits of Persons with Disabilities under which those considered as PWD and the process of applying for PWD discount Identification Card were detailed, together with the government programs and disability support laws for PWDS. Additionally, the GSIS pre-retirement benefits and programs were thoroughly discussed as a support to future retirees of the office. The said activity is part of the Learning and Development Plan of DILG Region 8 for the Calendar Year 2022.

FAD Chief Engr. Ofelia M. Pido welcomed the participants and gave an overview of the activity with her opening remarks, while LGCDD Chief and PDC Chair Ms. Rudith A. Roca concluded the activity with her closing message.