Philippine Accessible Disability Services Inc. - PADS

14/11/2025

We are giving FREE prosthesis for indigent PWDs. You can use this link to get to the online registration form: https://forms.office.com/r/p7W5Tj7juD

Or personally visit Dubby’s Ultimate Burgers in Mandaue City for onsite registration.

11/11/2025

Fresh from our journey in the United States for the 2025 U.S. Adaptive Sports Visitor Program, we had the honor of paying a courtesy visit to Cebu Provincial Governor Pam Baricuatro - The People’s Governor to share the inspiring outcomes of this international exchange hosted by the U.S.
Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) through the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines.
Held from October 25 to November 8, 2025, in Utah and Idaho, USA, the program brought together youth leaders from around the world to learn about adaptive sports, leadership, innovation, and sports diplomacy. Four outstanding Filipino youth athletes proudly represented the Philippines, with yours truly serving as their chaperone. 🇺🇸🇵🇭
During our meeting with Gov. Pam Baricuatro ,we also shared our initiatives to boost sports tourism through the success of the 1st NUSTAR Dragon Boat Regatta 2025 and our grassroots dragon boat program in Mandaue City, which we plan to expand across Cebu Province.
We proudly presented our humanitarian missions in Northern Cebu, which benefited over 4,000 PWD earthquake survivors in partnership with BingoPlus Foundation and offered the deployment of our dragon boats for rescue operations during calamities. 🚣‍♂️💙
We also met with Atty. Marven Cabahug Gorgonio and Ms. Mikee Pepito of the Provincial Youth Development Council to align our programs with the province’s youth and sports initiatives - empowering the next generation through sports diplomacy, leadership, and inclusion.
Together with the Cebu Provincial Government, we look forward to continuing our mission of building a more inclusive, resilient, and empowered Cebu through sports and collaboration.🌏💪

29/10/2025

Athletes of PADS are very grateful for the tour and the amazing experiences for Day 3❤️. In the morning, we visited the Olympic Park, which is famous internationally for bobsledding and skiing. After that, we went to the Center of Excellence, where national athletes train and practice. We also visited the Equestrian Center, which Youth Athletes found very interesting.

In the afternoon, we tried biathlon, and we're so proud of our performance. Team Philippines performed very well🥰 Lastly, in the evening, we visited the horses, and was surprised to learn that two of them actually appeared in the Mission Impossible movie!

26/10/2025

🇵🇭 Team Philippines has officially landed safely in Salt Lake City, Utah! ✈️🇺🇸

The youth athletes from the PADS Adaptive Dragonboat Racing Team are ready to embark on an unforgettable journey as part of the U.S. Adaptive Sports Exchange Program🫶 an opportunity to learn, connect, and grow alongside other adaptive sports champions from around the world. 💪🔥

This milestone wouldn’t have been possible without the unwavering support of our partners and friends at the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines 🇺🇸🇵🇭. Thank you for opening doors and creating life-changing opportunities for our Filipino youth with disabilities to showcase their strength, teamwork, and resilience on the global stage. 🙏

Special thanks to our local leaders and supporters:
✨Congresswoman Emmarie “Lolypop” Ouano-Dizon
✨Mayor Jonkie Ouano
✨Mayor Nestor Archival
✨Capt. Dante Borbajo

Together, we represent the Philippines not just for victory, but for accessibility, equality, and pride for our nation. 🇵🇭🌍

25/10/2025

On the way to Narita, Tokyo! 🇯🇵 We're incredibly honored to represent the Philippines🇵🇭. in the 2025 Adaptive Sports Exchange Program, ready to share our stories and embrace new cultural experiences. A huge thank you to Immuni for keeping us warm and stylish with their amazing jackets and hats, perfect for our journey! 🙏 We're filled with gratitude for our coaches, teammates, families, and friends whose unwavering support makes all of this possible. Let the adventures begin! ✨

23/10/2025

Good luck and safe travels to our youth athletes!

CEBUANO YOUTH DELEGATES BOUND FOR THE U.S. FOR ADAPTIVE SPORTS EXCHANGE PROGRAM

Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival welcomed on October 22, 2025, the Cebuano delegates of the 2025 Adaptive U.S. Sports Exchange Program, led by Mr. John Paul Maunes, a US Exchange Alumni and founder of the Philippine Accessible Disability Services (PADS), Inc.

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) is organizing the Adaptive Sports Visitors Program from October 25 to November 8, 2025, to be held at the National Ability Center in Park City, Utah, and in Boise, Idaho.

Representing the Philippines in this international exchange are four Filipino youth athletes — Roosevelt N. Rayco, President of the Cebu City PWD Youth Federation, Mae Bernadeth Loceño, Christine Mae Garces, and Juliana Phyl Ginco. The group will join participants from six other countries in exploring U.S. society, culture, and history through the lens of adaptive sports.

Mayor Archival congratulated the delegates and encouraged them to be good, stay focused on their goals, and make the most of their learning experience during their time in the U.S so they can share valuable insights and best practices when they return to the Philippines.

The program aims to promote inclusivity, leadership, sports diplomacy, and empowerment for persons with disabilities, while strengthening people-to-people connections between the participants and the United States.

Cebu City continues to celebrate its youth who exemplify leadership, inclusivity, and excellence — proving that sports can unite and uplift communities.

(PIO/ Allan Cuizon)

20/10/2025

🇺🇸 Four Cebuano Youth to Represent the Philippines in the 2025 U.S. Adaptive Sports Visitor Program! 🇵🇭

We’re proud to share that four of our inspiring youth athletes from Mandaue City and Cebu City have been selected to join the 2025 Adaptive Sports Visitor Program in Utah and Idaho, USA, from October 25 to November 8, 2025.

Hosted by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) and implemented by FHI 360, this exchange will immerse the youth participants in adaptive sports, leadership training, and cultural exchange at the National Ability Center in Park City and the Challenged Athletes Foundation in Boise.

This program aims to promote inclusion through sports, build leadership among youth, and strengthen global connections. 🌎💪

PADS Adaptive Dragonboat Racing Team
Philippine Accessible Disability Services Inc. - PADS
U.S. Embassy in the Philippines

18/10/2025

Four young athletes from Cebu will represent the Philippines in the 2025 Adaptive Sports Visitor Program organized by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA).

Read story here: https://l.cdn.ph/FrH41d

17/10/2025

Congratulations to our 4 youth athletes who be participating in the US Youth Sports Exchange Program together with Serbia, slovenia, Tunisia, Italy,Uruguay and Philippines.

Four young athletes from Cebu will represent the Philippines in the 2025 Adaptive Sports Visitor Program organized by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA).

17/10/2025

Daghang salamat BingoPlus Foundation!

15/10/2025

Last Monday, PADS distributed relief goods to members of the PWD community affected by the recent earthquake in Northern Cebu. 💙
With the generous support of BingoPlus Foundation, we were able to provide essential supplies and share a message of hope with those in need.
Together, we continue to move forward — stronger, united, and resilient. 💪✨

14/10/2025

Situational analysis of persons with disabilities in Northern Cebu after the 6.9 magnitude earthquake last September 30,2025.

We are truly grateful for BingoPlus Foundation for ensuring that PWDs in northern Cebu gets the support they deserve.