Former Senate leader Koko Pimentel calls for respect for PWDs

MANILA, Philippines — Former Senate President Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III on Thursday appealed to the public, especially to content creators, to respect the dignity of persons with disabilities (PWDs). Pimentel made the pronouncement following a controversial episode of the now-terminated podcast “Machong Chismisan.” The podcast drew widespread criticisms after its hosts’ made derogatory remarks about