On December 23, 2024, the Department of Education (DepEd) issued DepEd Order No. 022, s. 2024 , providing comprehensive guidelines for class and work suspension during disasters and emergencies. This order reaffirms DepEd’s commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of learners, teachers, and personnel while emphasizing the importance of learning continuity during such events. Key Highlights of DepEd Order No. 022, s. 2024 1. Rationale DepEd upholds its dual mandate of safeguarding the welfare of learners and personnel while maintaining academic continuity. This policy recognizes: The vulnerability of disaster-prone areas. The necessity of adopting flexible learning modalities, such as modular or online learning, during in-person class suspensions. The importance of balancing safety and academic progress. 2. Scope The guidelines are mandatory for: All public schools. DepEd-operated Community Learning Centers under the Alternative Learning System (ALS). Private schools and educati...
Empowering the Filipino Deaf Community: A Comprehensive Guide to the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Filipino Sign Language Act ✍️
The Filipino Sign Language Act, also known as Republic Act No. 11106, is a landmark legislation that recognizes Filipino Sign Language (FSL) as the national sign language of the Filipino Deaf and the official sign language of government in all transactions involving the Deaf. Recently, the Department of Education (DepEd) disseminated the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Act, marking a significant step towards promoting inclusivity and accessibility for the Filipino Deaf community . General Provisions The IRR outlines the purpose, construction, and coverage of the Act. It emphasizes that FSL is core to the linguistic and cultural identity of the Filipino Deaf community and shall be liberally construed in favor of deaf Filipinos. The IRR also highlights the importance of respecting, protecting, and fulfilling the rights of the Filipino Deaf as a linguistic and cultural minority . National Information and Comm...