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In an inclusive society, equal access to education is not just a privilege—it’s a right. A critical step toward achieving this for the Filipino Deaf community is the implementation of Article IV, Section 15 of the Filipino Sign Language (FSL) Act , which ensures the integration of Filipino Sign Language in instructional materials across the Philippine public education system. 🎬 What Is Section 15 All About? Section 15, titled “FSL in Instructional Materials” , mandates the Department of Education (DepEd) to spearhead the development of print and video materials using Filipino Sign Language . This directive aligns with Section 12 of Republic Act No. 11106 , also known as the Filipino Sign Language Act , and emphasizes not just creation, but also the selection, procurement, and distribution of these materials to public schools, day care centers , and national child development centers across the country. But this isn’t just about textbooks and educational videos. It’s about i...

The Filipino Sign Language Act (RA 11106) is a landmark law that champions the linguistic and educational rights of the Filipino Deaf community . Article III of the Act is dedicated to the use of Filipino Sign Language (FSL) in education , from early learning to higher education, as well as teacher licensing and training. Below is a deep dive into each section of this article, showing how the law transforms the educational landscape for deaf learners in the Philippines . 🌱 Section 8: FSL for Deaf Learners in Early Education In alignment with RA 10410 , the Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) Council , in cooperation with DepEd , must adopt FSL as the official medium of instruction in early education settings for the Deaf . This section ensures: A visual-first language approach , making FSL the default instructional language. The full inclusion of children with disabilities , especially Deaf learners , in early childhood education policies, curricula, and standar...

In a society striving for inclusivity, communication is a fundamental human right . For the Deaf community in the Philippines , that right is deeply tied to Filipino Sign Language (FSL) —a language of identity, culture, and full participation. With the enactment of the Filipino Sign Language Act (RA 11106) , Article 2 specifically outlines the framework for Interpreting in Filipino Sign Language , marking a bold move toward equal access and representation for Deaf Filipinos in all spheres of life. This legal provision does more than establish a rule—it builds a national system of communication justice , ensuring that Deaf individuals are no longer marginalized in public discourse, education, health care, justice, and government. 📜🖐 FSL: The Official Language of Interpreting in the Philippines Article 2, Section 7 of RA 11106 formally declares Filipino Sign Language as the official medium of interpreting in all transactions involving the Deaf . This institutional recognition m...

The Filipino Sign Language Act (RA 11106) is a groundbreaking law that enshrines Filipino Sign Language (FSL) as the official sign language of the Filipino Deaf and mandates its use across government, education, media, and workplaces. The law’s Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) provide the structure for its application nationwide. At the heart of this is Article I – General Provisions , which lays the legal, cultural, and human rights foundation for enforcing this historic Act. Let's break it down to understand why this is one of the most important steps toward linguistic inclusion in Philippine governance. 🇵🇭🤟 📘 Section 1: Title of the Rules The full title of the regulations is: The Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 11106 , also called the Filipino Sign Language Act (FSL Act) . This title affirms the formal legal recognition of FSL as the national sign language , setting the tone for all subsequent provisions. 🎯 Section 2: Purpose of th...