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PWD lands first job through Manila's work opportunity for seniors, PWDs

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September 19, 2025

A marketing assistant at a hotel in Manila has found his first official job through the Manila City Government's employment program for seniors and persons with disabilities (PWDs), an initiative that continues to open doors for individuals often left behind in the workforce.

- By DIANN CALUCIN

Kevin Maglaqui, 29, who has an orthopedic disability, is now working at Century Park Hotel after learning about the opportunity from a friend.

The job opening was specifically welcoming applicants from the PWD sector.

“Marketing Assistant at Century Park Hotel Manila is my first job,” Kevin shared.

“While I was streaming games or doing content on social media from 2020-2025, naghah-anap pa din ako ng work na nagbabaka-sakaling ma-hire (I was still looking for work, hoping I'd eventually get hired).”

Motivated by the city's call for companies to become more inclusive, he decided to try applying again.

“Nagkaroon ako ng konting motivation na mag-apply ulit ng work sa Manila (I recently gained a bit of motivation to start applying for jobs again here in Manila).”

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