On September 15, CALL Foundation held a joint press conference with the representative of the Philippines to SOMSWD, Ms. Joseline P. Niwane. Ms. Niwane conveyed SOMSWD Philippines’ welcome and support for the DPO recommendations on employment rights for persons with disabilities. CALL Foundation collaborated with the Philippines Information Agency, a government agency that serves the Office of the President and aims to facilitate the free flow of information and provide equal access to government information, to organize a press conference which was attended by at least 15 media organizations from TV stations, radio and online media. PIA also hosted the press conference and live-streamed it on their social media account.

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