Disparaging Remarks Against Persons with Disabilities Spark Outrage in Philippines; Magna Carta Violations Carry Penalties
Disparaging remarks targeting a celebrity's son's disability have sparked widespread outrage in the Philippines. The acts may violate the Magna Carta for Persons with Disabilities, which prohibits public ridicule and vilification of PWDs, carrying penalties for offenders.
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