Signing of MOA in Opol
The Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA), a national government agency attached to the Office of the President of the Philippines and the two (2) pioneering sites were signed on March 13, 2009 by the Municipality of Opol and on March 20, 2009 by the Municipality of New Lucena represented by the respective Municipal Mayors.
The NCDA recognizes the vital role of the local government units especially in the two (2) pioneering municipalities in the creation of an inclusive and non-handicapping environment where persons with disabilities are integrated into the mainstream of the community allowing them to fully participate in all community activities.
The two (2) pioneering municipalities shall:
The NCDA shall:
Signing of MOA in New Lucena
In order to continuously detail the specific scope and manner of cooperation and coordination by the NCDA and the two (2) Municipalities, the parties shall each designate and notify the other of their respective coordinators for purpose of this Agreement, which coordinators shall from time to time meet and discuss an agreed plan of activities and discuss the progress of the Project implementation.