Philippines Mandates PWD Accessibility and Disaster Resilience Standards for New Schools from 2027
The Philippines Department of Education will mandate enhanced accessibility and disaster resilience standards for new public school buildings starting fiscal year 2027, a policy welcomed by disability rights advocates.
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