MANILA, Nov. 28 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and its attached agency, the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA), strongly condemn the ongoing production of the movie "Ngongo," citing its use of derogatory and discriminatory language against persons with disabilities (PWDs).

"The DSWD condemns any depiction that disrespects persons with disabilities. Ang anumang uri ng diskriminasyon, sa pelikula man, sa media, o sa komunidad, ay hindi natin dapat tino-tolerate (Any type of discrimination, in film, in media, or in the community should not be tolerated)," Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao said in a statement on Friday.

The NCDA earlier released a statement expressing its "deep concern and strong condem...