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 ...

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 ...

The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday announced that it has approved the Rules on Filipino Sign Language Interpreting in the Judiciary (FSL Rules), which seeks to ensure equal and effective access to ...

The Supreme Court (SC) En Banc has institutionalized the use of Filipino Sign Language (FSL) in court proceedings to ensure the deaf community’s full and equal access to justice. In a press briefer on ...

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) ...