The Presidential A. Mabini Award is given by the President of the
Republic to an individual whose work and accomplishments in the last five years
promote the human
rights and dignity of Filipinos with disability.
The award may be given to a Filipino or Non-Filipino who may be with or without disability.
To be considered for the Award, Presidential nominee must meet the
following criteria:
1. Extraordinary accomplishments and work in promoting the
welfare, independence, human rights and dignity of Filipinos with disability.
2. Acknowledgement by peers in the disability movement.
3. Knowledge and expertise on PWD issues and concerns both in
the domestic and global realities.
4. Adherence to and promotion of the United Nations
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) and
other human rights principles.
5. No record (documented) of serious ethical/ moral or human
rights impropriety.
Nominations for this award should indicate in a 3-5 page essay the
nominee's accomplishments vis-a-vis the above enumerated criteria.
Additional pages, of not over 15 pages may include endorsements,
certificates or other supporting documents.
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