House launches ‘Diwang Yakap,’ an inclusive mobility project

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives has launched “Diwang Yakap,” a project aimed at improving mobility and support for persons with disabilities, senior citizens, employees, visitors, and others requiring assistance, House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III announced in a statement on Wednesday.

According to Dy, wheelchairs will be placed in strategic locations across the House complex to help individuals move more freely within the premises.

The House also has ongoing infrastructure improvements aimed at further enhancing accessibility throughout the institution.

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“Today we affirm a foundational truth. Every single Filipino deserves to be seen, valued, respected and given an unhindered path to reach their full potential,” Dy said in a message delivered by Office of the Speaker Deputy Secretary General Maria Margarita Garalde-Chua.

Dy described Diwang Yakap as another expression of the House’s commitment to empowering Filipinos — not only through legislation, but also through the way the institution serves those who enter its halls every day.

According to House Secretary General Cheloy Velicaria-Garafil, the project reflects the institution’s continuing commitment to compassionate and people-centered public service.

“Today we gather not merely to launch a program but to reaffirm a fundamental principle that public service is at its best when it is compassionate, inclusive, and accessible to all,” Garafil said.

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Beyond mobility facilitation, she expressed hope that Diwang Yakap would soon include health and rehabilitation services, educational opportunities, livelihood initiatives, accessibility programs, and other responsive interventions for persons with disabilities and their families.

Wheelchair donor

The Taiwan Association Inc. of the Philippines (TAPh), with the support of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO), donated 50 wheelchairs for the Diwang Yakap.

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The House leaders thanked both for their continued partnership in advancing initiatives that improve the lives of Filipinos.

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Garafil also acknowledged her longstanding collaboration with Taiwanese partners during her tenure as chairperson of the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO).

“Your generosity reminds us that when government and civil society work together with shared compassion, meaningful and lasting change is well within our reach,” Dy said.

TAPh President Jia Hsieh said the wheelchair donation forms part of the association’s longstanding charitable initiatives in the Philippines, reflecting its commitment to give back to the Filipino community while strengthening the enduring friendship between Taiwan and the Philippines.

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Diwang Yakap is part of the “Alagang Kongreso Program” of the House, which seeks to make the institution more inclusive, accessible, and responsive to the needs of every Filipino. /atm