Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the International Day of Sign Languages and the International Week of the Deaf
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) joins the global observance of the International Day of Sign Languages today, 23 September 2025, and the International Week of the Deaf. Recognizing and promoting the use of sign languages not only affirms the identity and culture of deaf and hard of hearing communities, but also ensures their access […]
Statement of Executive Director, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, welcoming the Supreme Court’s pronouncement encouraging deaf parties and sign language interpreters to use video conferencing during court hearings
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the recent pronouncement of the Supreme Court, per Office of the Court Administrator (OCA) Circular No. 106-2022, encouraging the exemption of deaf parties and their sign language interpreters from in-court hearings and, otherwise, be allowed to appear during court hearings via online video conferencing. The circular comes after […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the controversial video making fun of the sign language
The controversial video making fun of the sign language used by deaf people is utterly appalling and unacceptable especially that it involves a government official and a blogger affiliated to a government office. Such behavior is extremely degrading, derogatory, and further perpetuates discrimination of the vulnerable deaf people. Sign language is a form of communication […]