Campaign event ng project empower na eyond the limits, alamin!

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00:00We will discuss an organization that fights for rights and improves the quality of life of people with disabilities or PWDs.

00:08And of course, the youth in our community.

00:11And to give us more information about Project Empower and their programs and initiatives,

00:19we will talk to its founder, JD Castro,

00:23and their sports director, Darwin Ingrassia,

00:26and Chief Legal Counsel, Atty. Annalyn Javiel Leonar Maco.

00:30Good morning and welcome to Rise and Shine Philippines.

00:33Good morning.

00:34Good morning.

00:35To start, Sir JD, can you tell us what is Project Empower and what is our main goal here?

00:42So Project Empower is a non-profit organization that I started last year.

00:48And it's dedicated to empowering the PWD sector and of course, the youth sector.

00:54Well, I think we are also one of the biggest organizations that handles the holistic approach into the disability.

01:05It means we cater to all types of disability.

01:08And maybe to share, it started because I am a PWD.

01:14I was diagnosed with spinal and muscular atrophy.

01:17It's incurable. It's an autoimmune disease.

01:19Same with CP.

01:21And since then, I dedicated my life into helping the PWD sector.

01:27So that became your inspiration and motivation.

01:30And I understand, it takes one to know one.

01:33That's why this organization is so beautiful.

01:36Sir Darwin, one of your campaigns of Project Empower is the basketball event, Beyond the Limits.

01:45And I heard that you are also with Gerald Anderson.

01:48Can you give us details about this event?

01:53Actually, it all started with a chat message.

01:58And JD and Gerald were given the opportunity to meet to explain the program of Project Empower.

02:06And of course, we know that Gerald can help.

02:10So he asked how they can support the cause.

02:16So that's where our concept of building our adaptive sports program started.

02:22So the goal is for us to be the grassroots level of PWD sports.

02:28So our campaign will start with Beyond the Limits.

02:34So wherein, we will showcase the talent and abilities of our fellowmen, our brothers and sisters with disabilities.

02:42To show everyone that they too, just like us, have the talent and abilities to give opportunities.

02:51I agree.

02:52So on Monday, we will start our first episode of Beyond the Limits.

02:58So we will start by letting them play using our own games.

03:06Like a patintero.

03:07So we have a game of Lahi.

03:09Then we have exhibit booths where we showcase the products made by our fellowmen with disabilities.

03:17And other services that they can avail.

03:23So both for those with and without disabilities.

03:26So like those who want to learn how to sign language.

03:30So we have that.

03:32And then, our culminating activity because of the partnership with Gerald Anderson.

03:37So we will have an exhibition match.

03:40Basketball game.

03:42So the third floor celebrity team of Gerald Anderson versus our adaptive athletes team.

03:50So that will happen on Monday at Trinity University of Asia.

03:55So if you are free, you can come.

03:58Yes, looks exciting.

03:59Joshua is playing basketball.

04:01Yes, basketball.

04:02It's just fresh from last night.

04:03My legs are still hurting.

04:05So Ternic, how can we help other institutions, other organizations,

04:09so that we can expand the initiatives or projects of Project Empower?

04:15So Project Empower's real goal is to strengthen the sector of PWD.

04:20That's why we collaborate and partner with different organizations and government agencies.

04:30So one of these organizations is the Grain Foundation, PW Inc.

04:35Where there was a Kaya concert.

04:38Where the talents of PWD children were showcased.

04:43Singing, dancing, things like that.

04:45Then, one more thing.

04:47To our partner who was mentioned earlier, the third floor gym of Gerald Anderson.

04:51That is for sports activities.

04:54We also talk to universities and colleges for the hosting of Hoy! The Musical.

05:03This is the mental health awareness.

05:06Aside from that, just recently, we have collaborated and connected with the city of Mandaluyong.

05:12And the Poor Peace Party List.

05:14They are our sponsors and help in doing Beyond Limits.

05:18And other future projects of Project Empower.

05:22And as mentioned earlier, we have a partner, Digital Creatives Philippines.

05:29We will provide free digital literacy training for PWD.

05:35So this is what we call EmpowerCAD.

05:38Yes, it's complete.

05:40There's sports, arts and culture, singing, and CAD.

05:46Which can also be used as a profession of our friends in the PWD sector.

05:52Sir JD, we mentioned the different aspects.

05:57And I heard that you also have a rehabilitation program.

06:00Can you give us more details about this?

06:04So, being a PWD, I noticed that it's really hard to move in the Philippines.

06:10The mobility.

06:12And also, just like our cases with the muscular atrophy and degenerative muscles.

06:19I said that it's good to have physical and training programs.

06:22But when I look into the Philippines, there's none yet.

06:25So at that time, I decided to create the concept of Adaptive Fitness and Rehabilitation.

06:30Whereas, if you imagine Gold's Gym and Anytime Fitness.

06:36Regular people go there.

06:38And here, it's open to PWDs.

06:42So we created accessible equipments like a wheelchair or a gym.

06:47We created specific training programs for PWDs.

06:51But before that, of course, you can't just start working out.

06:55We created a rehabilitation program together with a physical therapist.

06:59And this will happen in the facilities of Gerald Anderson, the third floor gym.

07:04That's where we'll launch him first.

07:06He has two branches and we will do it in two branches.

07:10Sir, I'm just curious. How about the fees?

07:13Because here, I understand that it's not really accessible.

07:17When it comes to resources, how about the fees or the arrangement for the rehabilitation trainings?

07:25So we're very lucky because I'm very blessed to be partnered with Gerald Anderson, the third floor.

07:30Because he's very helpful and an advocate.

07:34So when we talked, our first target approach is the underserved and indigent.

07:39To give them an opportunity to access.

07:45So when we did it, we decided to partner with...

07:49And we have an ongoing talks with PhilHealth for the Benefits Z package for rehabilitation.

07:57And we're working with the City of Mandaluyong or Pitao because they have the funds also to help the indigent PWDs.

08:04It's good because it's like they're giving, they're opening the door for PWDs.

08:10For PWDs to experience these things.

08:12Because before, there's nothing like this.

08:15And you know, it's not accessible.

08:17Where will I go if I need physical therapy or I don't have a budget?

08:22And this is open.

08:24Alright.

08:25Thank you very much, Project Empower, for sharing with us the details about your organization, Project Empower.

08:32And of course, also for your initiatives and activities.

08:34I'm your host, John Darrow Castro.

08:35Darwin in Gratia.

08:36Tata Torni.

08:37Anne Lynn.

08:38Javi Llunar.

08:39Mapo.

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