HB07503: Enacted into law "RA11106" on Oct. 30, 2018 | AN ACT DECLARING FILIPINO SIGN LANGUAGE AS THE NATIONAL SIGN LANGUAGE OF THE FILIPINO DEAF AND THE OFFICIAL SIGN LANGUAGE OF GOVERNMENT IN ALL TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING THE DEAF, AND MANDATING ITS USE IN SCHOOLS,
This bill aims to establish Filipino Sign Language (FSL) as the national sign language of the Filipino Deaf and the official sign language of the government in all transactions involving the deaf. It mandates the use of FSL in schools, broadcast media, and workplaces to promote accessibility and inclusivity for the deaf community.
The key provision includes the mandate for FSL to be taught as a separate subject in the curriculum for deaf learners. This will help to ensure that deaf children have access to education and can participate fully in society.