21 July 2016 – The Philippine Embassy in Lebanon joins the celebration of the 38th National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week from July 17-23, 2016 with the theme “Karapatan ng Maykapansanan, Isakatuparan… Now Na!,” by holding various activities in the Embassy.
On Sunday, 17 July 2016, an awareness campaign for the event was done by posting banners of the said event in front of the Embassy building and on its social media account. Filipinos who passed by and those who came to process their documents had an opportunity to take photos with the banner and shared the information to their friends.
A film screening of the movie “Door to Door” was also held at the Philippine Embassy Function Room on Wednesday, 20 July 2016, attended by the Embassy, POLO and OWWA officers, staff and their family members with the Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipinos Resource Center Wards
In his welcome remarks during the film screening, Chargé d’ Affaires Enrik Fort E. Revillas cited a brief background on the significance of celebrating the event, noting that the sublime paralytic and first Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Apolinario Mabini also an outstanding icon for persons with disabilities has greatly influenced the declaration and observance of this event. He also gave a short description of the film “Door to Door” and its relevance to the NDRP celebration.
The warmhearted comedy/drama “Door to Door” is a film based on the true story of Bill Porter, a door-to-door sales man who suffers from cerebral palsy. Bill’s story challenges us to look beyond other people’s disabilities and appreciate the extraordinary efforts they make in trying to live their own lives as normally as possible. It also encourages us to remain ever conscious of how we can help and empower our disabled ‘kababayans’ in our own way.
The film made a strong impression on the viewers, with many of them avidly discussing its highlights and is seen emotionally touch during and after the movie.END
