29th Mabini Awards to accept nominations until March 31

The Philippine Foundation for the Rehabilitation of the Disabled Inc (PFRD) is calling for nominations to the 29th Apolinario Mabini Awards to be submitted to the PFRD Office on or before March 31, 2017.

The Apolinario Mabini Awards will be given under nine categories: 1) Disabled Filipino of the Year, 2) Disabled Group of the Year, 3) Employer of the Year, 4) Disabled-friendly Establishment, 5) Website Accessibility Award, 6) Local Government Unit of the Year, 7) Rehabilitation of the Year, 8) Media Advocate of the Year, and 9) Special Awards.

Individuals as well as recognized public or private institution may submit a nomination in any of the categories. Nomination forms, which can be secured from the PFRD, should be submitted with all supporting papers, documents, certificates and three postcard-size black and white photos of the nominee to the PRFD Office located at PFRD Office Suite 27, 2nd floor, The Columbia Tower, Ortigas Ave., Mandaluyong City.

The Mabini Awards, a major biennial program that honors individuals, groups and agencies who have made outstanding contributions to persons with disabilities, promotes the recognition of persons with disabilities as self-respecting, self-reliant and productive members of the society.

Just like the Sublime Paralytic Apolinario Mabini whose creative genius inspired the Philippine revolution, the winning individuals and group show that disability is not a hindrance to succeed.

For more information, please visit pfrd.org.ph or contact Liza Belardo at (632) 725-0093. ADVT