MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court has approved the official guidelines for Filipino Sign Language (FSL) interpreting in all courts, marking a major reform in ensuring accessible justice for ...

I am a government employee, and I have co-workers who are deaf. They usually communicate through writing and sign language. I was told that they primarily use English sign language as a means of ...

Rommel Lo of the Dumaguete Effata Association of the Deaf teaches members of the Provincial Council for Disability Affairs about Deaf culture and basic Filipino Sign Language during the province’s ...

Gen Diokno, co-founder of Hand and Heart, gives sign language classes. — Photo courtesy of Gen Diokno MANILA, Philippines — Courts are now required to appoint accredited Filipino sign language (FSL) ...

MANILA, Philippines — Deaf Filipinos in court proceedings can request for interpreters starting Dec. 15, according to the Supreme Court (SC). A list of accredited Filipino sign language interpreters ...

The Supreme Court of the Philippines. INQUIRER file photo / Niño Jesus Orbeta MANILA, Philippines – In one of its significant inclusivity measures in 2025, the Supreme Court approved the rules on ...