In a bid to ensure equality and inclusivity among sportsmen who have brought honor and pride to the country, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada is batting for amendments in the law to level the playing field among able-bodied athletes. Know more:
is batting for amendments in the law to level the playing field among able-bodied athletes and those with disabilities insofar as the grant of cash incentives is concerned.
“Our laws state that disabled persons have the same rights as other people,” Estrada said. “Thus, the State should give them ample support and there should be no distinction as to the prestige of the events that they’ve participated in.” “Our para athletes should be entitled to the same cash incentives as other national athletes,” he stressed. “Our laws should treat everyone equally especially if we’re striving for the promotion of sports excellence.”
The existing provisions of RA 10699 propvide paralympians only half of the said proposed cash incentives.
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