Early Detection: Martiniana Mercado, Executive Director of the Albert Schweitzer Familienwerk Foundation Phils., Inc. (ASFFPI), talks about existing laws for older persons and persons with disability (PWDs) as well as local initiatives in integrating early detection, prevention and intervention of disability (EDPID) among children during a Talakayan sa PIA media forum. Mercado stressed that cooperation among local government units, NGOs and the community is vital to ensure a better future for children, the elderly and PWDs. With Mercado are (L-R) Merle Molo, Community Organizer; and Chona Silvosa, Social Welfare Officer. (Dante E. Coloma, PIA-10) |
