Marilou Deniega, 53, meticulously sifts through the application papers before her with an energy that belies her condition. Deniega, who volunteers as secretary for the housing project, said the project was inspired by a colleague who had managed a housing project for PWDs in Tacloban, Leyte, which was affected by Super Typhoon “Yolanda” (international name: Haiyan) in 2013. Before finding the Brookside property in September last year, Deniega recalls being looked down upon by a lot owner. Search for partnersMayor Nieto is currently looking for potential partners who can help the PWD beneficiaries build the housing units, according to his office. “But some people, when they see PWDs, would give us money and think we’re begging.”With the housing project on the horizon, dignity among PWDs should become a given.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer April 14, 2018 22:52 UTC