PARKonversations Live!: "Accessibility: Rights and Privileges of PWDs in Philippine Law”

How do we create an inclusive culture and accessible environment in the workplace, school, and public spaces? Let us educate ourselves by attending the FREE seminar on the rights and privileges of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), in celebration of the 45th National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation (NDPR) Week with the theme “Persons with Disabilities Accessibility and Rights: Towards a Sustainable Future where No One is Left Behind.”

This PARKonversations Live! session titled "Accessibility: Rights and Privileges of PWDs in Philippine Law” will take place at the Mabini Hall, Rizal Park Luneta on 17 July 2023 (Monday), 2:30 p.m. Our guest speaker is Atty. Erinn Mariel C. Perez, an associate at the Abad & Perez Law, a full-service law firm based in Makati. She also teaches law subjects in the Legal Management and Behavioral Science programs of the Faculty of Arts and Letters of the University of Santo Tomas. Among the subjects she teaches is Labor Standards, which deals with labor rights of all employees, including PWDs.

Empower yourself with knowledge about the legal framework surrounding the rights and privileges of PWDs and become a better ally! See you in Rizal Park Luneta!

*Participants who will join the seminar and answer the evaluation form will receive a certificate.

DepEd to conduct Learners’ Convergence PH 2023 as launching pad of learner-related initiatives

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In its bid to reassess, realign, and refocus its learner-related initiatives to be more responsive to learners' needs, the Department of Education (DepEd) will conduct the Learners' Convergence (LearnCon) PH 2023 from July 29 to August 3 in Marikina City.

The six-day summit will serve as a launching pad for the services provided by the agency’s Operations strand, in line with the Department’s MATATAG Agenda, particularly its commitment to take good care of learners through promoting learner well-being, inclusive education, and a positive learning environment.

With the theme “SaMakabata: Sentro ng Karunungan, Huwaran ng Kagalingan,” the learner engagement will act as an avenue to dialogue, share, and collaborate ideas, insights, lessons learned, and best practices in learners’ involvement in public and civic affairs.

In the Convergence, thematic learning sessions will transpire to offer meaningful opportunities for learners to learn about their role in nation-building and provide a safe space where they can build a network of like-minded individuals interested in leadership, governance, and civic engagement; health and well-being; gender and social inclusion; climate action, environmental protection, and agriculture; innovation, entrepreneurship, and future readiness; and culture, arts, and peace, among others.

Moreover, simultaneous sessions will be conducted by concerned offices of the DepEd Central Office to discuss capacity building program for learners, disaster preparedness, advocacy campaigns for health, the development of an action plan on the promotion of sports club in public schools, and the Learners’ Rights Congress.

The conference, which will be held simultaneously with the 2023 Palarong Pambansa, will converge select high school learners, youth leaders and formators, and education stakeholders from the 228 schools division offices (SDO) from 17 regions in the country.

LearnCon participants will likewise serve as spectators and supporters of their respective regions at the grand opening of the Palarong Pambansa.

For more information regarding LearnCon PH 2023, read DepEd Memorandum (DM) No. 033, s. 2023 at https://bit.ly/learnconph2023.

7-Eleven's Crunch Time Chicken is now available in over 2,000 stores nationwide

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As a fried chicken-loving nation, a fried chicken meal is part of every Filipino’s weekly diet. With a country eager for a juicy, flavorful bite on the regular, it’s no wonder that a lot of players – from restaurants, fast-food places, and even convenience stores – have claimed leadership in the space from serving size to flavor.

Opening the doors of 7-Eleven’s 2000th Crunch Time store to the fried chicken fans of San Fernando, Pampanga is a big milestone. But making more people happier because a craving-saving chicken is conveniently within reach and can be served in no time is a bigger milestone.

Crispy, juicy, and packed with a winning taste, Crunch Time has become one of the everyday Pinoy’s go-to chicken meals, also thanks to the accessibility and convenience offered by 7-Eleven. On top of being just a short walk away from most fried chicken cravers, Crunch Time, over the years, has also been known for offering interesting spins to its recipe such as the Sriracha Chicken. It has also come up with novel formats to fulfill Pinoys’ cravings as seen in the Crunch Time Concept Store in Angeles, Pampanga, which has nuggets, corn dog, chicken fillet, and fried bread apart from its signature chicken meal.

 

“We're very proud of this amazing feat of being able to be closer to more Filipinos and satisfy their fried chicken cravings. Our Crunch Time brand has always been about delivering on flavor and convenience, things that have made it one of the top choices of busy office workers, students, and regular customers who want to have a bite of crispy, flavorful chicken at a friendly price,” says Armi Cagasan, Strategic Merchandise Division Head of 7-Eleven Philippines.

Becoming widely available means new things for customers to look forward to, as 7-Eleven continues to innovate its food choices in order to keep up with Pinoys’ dynamic tastes and demands. In a chicken hurry? 7-Eleven has chicken ready in over 2,000 stores nationwide and chicken fans can now have a crunchy feast at their newest branch. Those wishing to visit Crunch Time’s 2000th store can drop by at Capitol Boulevard, Mercury St., Brgy. San Pedro, San Fernando, Pampanga.

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