Filipino Deaf from the Eyes of a Hearing Person

Impeachment trial in sign language
Filipino Deaf from the Eyes of a Hearing Pers Guys I'd like to share with you a very informative and insightful article written by Sir Raul Pangalangan in the Philippine Daily Inquirer. He explicitly discussed about the importance of utilizing sign language interpreters in getting the truth and protecting the rights of a deaf person. However, he also enumerated the problems it poses like the [...]
Fri, Feb 03 2012 · 12 hours ago

Thanks to our Sign Language Interpreters…..
Filipino Deaf from the Eyes of a Hearing Pers Here is an ANC Abs-cbn Cable News Channel video with TV hosts extending their appreciation to the sign language interpreters who are covering the Chief Juscie Renato Corona‘s impeachment trial. They are grateful for their partners from De La Salle – College Of St. Benilde School for Deaf Education and Applied Studies for complementing the [...]
Thu, Feb 02 2012

Mata Expo invitation in Philippines
Filipino Deaf from the Eyes of a Hearing Pers Guys, Mata Expo will be held on February 4 at World Trade Center in Pasay City. I invite you to go there and witness many technology related activities for our Filipino Deaf. Filed under: Blogroll Tagged: Filipino people, Pasay, Pasay City, Philippine, SM Mall of Asia, World Trade Center
Thu, Feb 02 2012

Sign language in curriculum urged
Filipino Deaf from the Eyes of a Hearing Pers Rep. Bernadette Herrera-Dy (Bagong Henerasyon Partylist) stressed that proficiency in sign language will also give young Filipinos an edge in actively participating in revolutionary information and communications technology (ICT) aimed at bridging the communications gap that has disadvantaged hundreds of millions of HI individuals throughout the world.
Thu, Jan 26 2012

How do we use Signing Exact English in educating the...
Filipino Deaf from the Eyes of a Hearing Pers I'm updating this poll. Please vote. Filed under: Filipino Sign Language, Sign Language
Wed, Jan 25 2012

Deaf Evangelistic Alliance Foundation, A story of happy...
Filipino Deaf from the Eyes of a Hearing Pers Ever since I have been immersed with the Filipino deaf community, the signs of the words "Cavinti, Laguna", DEAF, Ma'am Coryell and Happee Toothpaste always crop up. The deaf will most likely sign, "I've met that deaf girl from Laguna." as if the entire province is populated by deaf people.
Fri, Jan 20 2012

Filipino Sign Language of Impeachment Trial Words
Filipino Deaf from the Eyes of a Hearing Pers I compiled a couple of instructional videos which were used during Chief Justice Corona's Impeachment trial. Since this legal proceeding is very new to the Filipino sign language interpreters/deaf world, College of St. Benilde uploaded videos to document the signs that are very much used. Here they are: Related articles Impeachment Trial of Chief Justice [...]
Thu, Jan 19 2012

Impeachment Trial of Chief Justice Corona televised with...
Filipino Deaf from the Eyes of a Hearing Pers Two historic events are unfolding in the Philippines. The first one was the impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona for his alleged ill-gotten wealth and most of his rulings favor his former boss Ex-president Gloria Arroyo. The second one is the impeachment trial being televised for the first time with sign language inset.
Wed, Jan 18 2012

Hearing the women who suffer in silience
Filipino Deaf from the Eyes of a Hearing Pers When the deaf speak, we should listen. They only shout in silence if we refuse to hear their message that rings loud and clear — any form of violence against women with disabilities should not be tolerated.
Tue, Jan 17 2012

Deaf man found dead in Butuan City
Filipino Deaf from the Eyes of a Hearing Pers I have been subscribing to Google Alerts for quite some time now. As the subscription name says, Google alerts me trough email the latest relevant results based on my queries. So every time there is a latest news article, blog post, Youtube video or even discussions which includes the word/words that I'm interested in, Google emails [...]
Mon, Jan 16 2012

Interpreting for WFD President? Wow!
Filipino Deaf from the Eyes of a Hearing Pers At first, Dean Nicky and I were having butterflies in our stomachs because of two things; one was interpreting in front of an international symposium for the first time, and the other was interpreting for the President of the World Federation of the Deaf! Pressures, pressures! What if our signs were not clear?
Sun, Jan 15 2012

Deaf people working in Mindanao killer mines?
Filipino Deaf from the Eyes of a Hearing Pers When he mentioned he was from Compostela Valley in Mindanao, I immediately asked him if there are deaf people working in the gold mines there. I want to know because of the recent news wherein a landslide in that province killed more than 30 persons. He claimed that there are at least five unschooled deaf adults toiling in the mines.
Sat, Jan 14 2012

Discovering Deaf Worlds Video Interviews MCCID
Filipino Deaf from the Eyes of a Hearing Pers Here are the videos uploaded in YouTube by our former Deaf Trainor Ma'am Tina Malay, a Gallaudet alumna. It's about the visit of Davin Searls to the old building of MCCID College of Technology in Cubao. Davin is the Executive Director of Discovering Deaf Worlds (DDW) and had an interview with Sir Ervin Reyes. Enjoy! Ma'am [...]
Tue, Nov 29 2011

Discovering Deaf Worlds articles about the Philippines
Filipino Deaf from the Eyes of a Hearing Pers I received this amazing article from an amazing person Ms. Naty Natividad of Philippine National Association of Sign Language Interpreters (PNASLI). It's about  this amazing group of advocates who are fighting the good fight to educate Deaf people in the Philippines about their rights under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilit...
Fri, Nov 25 2011

Deaf Filipinos March to Support Caption and Sign Language...
Filipino Deaf from the Eyes of a Hearing Pers On September 12th, approximately 150 deaf people marched to the House of Representatives in the Philippines to push for the passage of two bills mandating the use of sign language in court (HB4631) and on televised news programs (HB 4121). Many of the people who marched were members of the Philippine Deaf Resource Center. The [...]
Sun, Nov 20 2011

“Lack of Court Interpreters”, GMA-7 Reporter’s...
Filipino Deaf from the Eyes of a Hearing Pers This documentary was shown last night (November 16,2011) at GMA-7′s Reporter's Notebook. This video upload is courtesy of PhilDeaf. Filed under: Deaf Experiences, Discrimination Issues, Sign Language
Wed, Nov 16 2011

Teaching English for the Deaf from the Eyes of a Hearing...
Filipino Deaf from the Eyes of a Hearing Pers Anyway, for those who have been in Deaf Education for quite some time, one would know that the issue of teaching and learning of English for Deaf students has been a perennial problem. Teaching English to deaf and hard of hearing students can be very challenging and sometimes frustrating. Professionals in the field understand that English is a very difficult language ...
Fri, Nov 11 2011

Sign Language in Europe Under Threat?
Filipino Deaf from the Eyes of a Hearing Pers In my country, we are still patiently lobbying, protesting and persuading people both in the government and private sector to recognize that there exists such a language as Filipino Sign Language for the past two decades. Now here comes a distressing news that Europe is threatening the very existence of sign language? This is discouraging, [...]
Fri, Nov 11 2011

Animation company tries Deaf Artists
Filipino Deaf from the Eyes of a Hearing Pers November started with a great blessing for our deaf alumni as they undergone and passed the pre-qualification training for 2D Animation course. Seven deaf alumni from our school took the test last November 3 and are already training since November 7. I'm truly grateful for Take One Animation Studio and their Manager Sir Eric Tansingco [...]
Tue, Nov 08 2011

Short Flash Animation Video designed by a Deaf Person
Filipino Deaf from the Eyes of a Hearing Pers Guys, I want to you to see this simple 3-minute Flash Animation Video entitled “M-Man”. This was designed by a third year Diploma in Arts and Computer Design Technology (DACDT) Deaf Student Moises Libot which won the first prize during MCCID's 18th Anniversary. Sorry no sounds yet, just video. Cheers! Filed under: Deaf Video, Notable [...]
Sun, Nov 06 2011

MCCID College 18th Anniversary Photos in Movie Collage
Filipino Deaf from the Eyes of a Hearing Pers Filed under: Hello from Me, Notable Filipino Deaf Institution
Sun, Nov 06 2011

Going Deaf way or stick with the hearing world?
Filipino Deaf from the Eyes of a Hearing Pers I recently came across a blog post enumerating the Pros and Cons of Being Hard of Hearing. It was an interesting read so I posted it in my Facebook wall. A late deafened FB friend and a professional photojournalist Raphael Torralba took notice of that link and re-posted it in a prominent Yahoo group for Persons [...]
Wed, Oct 26 2011

This is a repost from the short video made by Philippine...
Filipino Deaf from the Eyes of a Hearing Pers This is a repost from the short video made by Philippine Deaf Resource Center about the Filipino Deaf  marching to the House of Representatives in support of House Bills for the Deaf last September 12, 2011. The highlight of the affair was the privilege speech done by Rep. Teddy Casino, author of both bills supporting [...]
Mon, Oct 24 2011

PRC vows reforms in aid of Deaf Licensure Exam for Teachers...
Filipino Deaf from the Eyes of a Hearing Pers PRESS RELEASE October 18, 2011 The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) has committed to implementing reforms that will make the licensing examination for teachers more accessible to the Deaf. In a dialogue with various organizations of the Deaf last Tuesday, PRC Chairperson Teresita R. Manzala vowed that such reforms would be in place when the Licensure [...]
Tue, Oct 18 2011

“Warrior is a Child” in Filipino Sign Language
Filipino Deaf from the Eyes of a Hearing Pers Guys, please watch this heartwarming prayer song “Warrior is a Child” sung by Gary Valenciano in Filipino Sign Language by Ervin Reyes of MCCID. This video is part of the Instructional Video Collection made by the National Council on Disability Affairs. Happy 18th Anniversary to MCCID! Filed under: Deaf Video, Famous Filipino Deaf, Filipino Sign [...]
Wed, Oct 12 2011

Manila Christian Computer Institute for the Deaf at 18!
Filipino Deaf from the Eyes of a Hearing Pers Happy 18th year to Manila Christian Computer Institute for the Deaf, now MCCID College of Technology! Wow! How time flies! The school has experienced a whirlwind of activities and abundance of blessings! Foundation day will be held this Friday, October 14, at Luyong Restaurant in JP Rizal, Concepcion Uno, Marikina City. We look forward [...]
Mon, Oct 10 2011

The unspoken language
Filipino Deaf from the Eyes of a Hearing Pers EAVESDROPPING is despicable but I do it all the time. When I see deaf people “talking” on the train, I can’t help myself. I’m riveted by their conversation and my eyes follow their hands as they dance in space. Fingers animated by meaning slice, flick, and stab the air. Noses scrunch, eyebrows rise and fall, cheeks puff out, lips purse and wiggle about. Not a word is ...
Sun, Sep 11 2011

Draft Filipino Translation of UN-CRPD
Filipino Deaf from the Eyes of a Hearing Pers I got this awesome draft translation in Filipino of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN-CRPD). It behooves me to blog this because of its importance in our own Filipino context. I was wondering why until now, this landmark UN law has never been translated to our mother tongue.  :-) [...]
Sun, Sep 11 2011

Video on Deaf to Job Discrimination
Filipino Deaf from the Eyes of a Hearing Pers Guys, please watch this cool and eye-opening documentary video of ABC News. Dubbed, “What Would You Do?”, it's about listeners' reaction when they hear the manager rejecting applicants just because they are deaf. Produced by Andrew Paparella and edited by Tat Yo Hee, hidden cameras roll as manager “discriminates” deaf from National ...
Wed, Aug 31 2011

Filipino Sign Language in classroom, anyone?
Filipino Deaf from the Eyes of a Hearing Pers Recently, there has been some commotion surrounding the Department of Education's so called ruling in using Signing Exact English as medium of instruction in classrooms for the deaf. It's a good thing my highly respected mentor from way back early nineties at CAP College, Ma'am Rosalie Macaraig-Ricasa, a professor of Gallaudet University made a Faceb...
Fri, Aug 12 2011

10 Famous Musicians with hearing damage
Filipino Deaf from the Eyes of a Hearing Pers This is a relevant post from Listverse. Please check it out. The list includes, to my surprise, world favorites Phil Collins, Eric Claption and of course, the legendary Beethoven. Filed under: Deaf Experiences
Mon, Jul 25 2011

Deaf make a difference in 2nd PNoy SONA livestream
Filipino Deaf from the Eyes of a Hearing Pers Whenever the President makes the annual report to the Filipino people live from Batasang Pambansa every July, the deaf can only guess the government's plans. But that ended last year, when the State of the Nation Address (SONA) was simultaneously streamed online and delivered in sign language for the first time on GMA News Online. Ensuring that all Internet users, inc...
Mon, Jul 25 2011

Survey Question about Signing Exact English
Filipino Deaf from the Eyes of a Hearing Pers I am longing to add poll questions in my blog but I can't find the right topic, until now. So will you please answer my survey? Even if it's unscientific and it would not hold in court, it's still great to know the opinion of my dear readers. Heck, I may even show the result [...]
Sun, Jul 24 2011

Is Signing Exact English the way to go for Filipino Deaf...
Filipino Deaf from the Eyes of a Hearing Pers I got hold of an official letter of Deaf Advocate Jose Sales to Dr. Patricia Licuana, Chairperson of the Commission on Higher Education. It's about his reaction regarding the ruling of the Department of Education (DepED)officially “declaring Signing Exact English as the official language to be used in deaf education.” Here is the complete letter: [.....
Fri, Jul 22 2011

Uncounted Casualties
Filipino Deaf from the Eyes of a Hearing Pers Since the start of national TV coverage, deaf Filipinos have been left as non-participants in nation-building, with relevant and timely information generally inaccessible to them. Imagine not having access to TV news all your life—and that is what the deaf have experienced for over 50 years. This exclusion of the deaf is one of the reasons why the group’s literacy rat...
Tue, Jul 19 2011

Special Registration for Persons With Disabilities
Filipino Deaf from the Eyes of a Hearing Pers To all my Filipino deaf students and friends, including other Filipino Persons With Disabilities, now is your chance to be heard. Please go to your respective Commission on Election offices near you and register from July 18 – 23. By doing so, you will be eligible to vote on the 2013 national elections. Please see [...]
Mon, Jul 11 2011

Filipino deaf and sports
Filipino Deaf from the Eyes of a Hearing Pers After googling about the relationship between the deaf and football, I found out that there are existing deaf players and teams in other countries. There are even professional deaf football players.
Sun, Jul 10 2011

TV News about Deaf Girl Raped and Killed in Cebu City
Filipino Deaf from the Eyes of a Hearing Pers Watch this TV5 Channel 41 news with sign language inset from Arangkada Balita dated June 17. This is about Cherame Gilgano a seventeen year old deaf girl from Cebu City who was brutally gang raped and killed by four boys. Three of the suspects were already caught and jailed while one is still at large. [...]
Thu, Jun 30 2011

Yay! First 150,000 Visits!
Filipino Deaf from the Eyes of a Hearing Pers Wow! I reached 150,000th visitors after nearly one-half year! That's too long! Since my last Yay! post in December 21, I was only able to blog twenty times. Within these months, I received the second (April with 70) and third (May with 76) lowest average daily visits per month. Not that I don't have anything [...]
Wed, Jun 29 2011

GMANewsTV 11 Episode Featuring MCCID Deaf
Filipino Deaf from the Eyes of a Hearing Pers Guys please watch this 3-min. video clip with English caption of “I Juander” in GMANewsTV 11 shown last Monday, June 27 where MCCID deaf students where interviewed focusing on the topic, “Why are Filipinos addicted to Facebook?”. Enjoy. Filed under: Anything Filipino, Deaf Experiences, Deaf Video, Filipino Sign Language, Notable Filipino Deaf I...
Tue, Jun 28 2011

Another SL video on House Bill
Filipino Deaf from the Eyes of a Hearing Pers Here is another video from Deaf leader Richard Sunico explaining in sign language about House Bill for sign language interpreter inset in TV news. Please sign here to support our cause. Filed under: Deaf Video, Famous Filipino Deaf, Laws on Disability, Sign Language, Special Announcements Tagged: Richard Sunico
Sun, Jun 26 2011

Video on house bill explanation
Filipino Deaf from the Eyes of a Hearing Pers Deaf leader Raphy Domingo explained in sign language with English subtitles about House Bill for sign language interpreter inset in TV news. This is beneficial for our deaf friends to fully understand the importance of passing this bill. Please sign here to support our cause. Filed under: Deaf Video, Filipino Sign Language, Laws on Disability, [...]
Fri, Jun 24 2011

Sign up for House Bills for the Deaf
Filipino Deaf from the Eyes of a Hearing Pers To my faithful readers, may I encourage you to support our cause by signing up? This is very important in order for our Filipino deaf community to have unhampered access to both legal system and information. Foreigners are very much welcome. Kindly go to this website: [link] or go directly to this link and fill [...]
Fri, Jun 24 2011

Rizal’s poem in Filipino Sign Language
Filipino Deaf from the Eyes of a Hearing Pers Guys, please watch this short trailer of “Mi Ultimo Adios” (My Last Farewell), the first ever Filipino Sign Language interpretation of a popular poem written by Filipino National Hero Dr. Jose Rizal. This is a film of Myrad Visyon, National Commission on the Culture and Arts and DLS-CSB School of Deaf Education and Applied Studies. [...]
Mon, Jun 20 2011

Philippine National Association of Sign Language...
Filipino Deaf from the Eyes of a Hearing Pers Here is the video of the entire general assembly of PNASLI. Happy birthday to me! Filed under: Deaf Video
Fri, May 27 2011

Our deaf college now has a new home…
Filipino Deaf from the Eyes of a Hearing Pers I'm so thrilled to tell you guys that our school for the deaf now has a new, bigger and permanent home. From a traffic-ridden, pollution infested and overcrowded Cubao, Quezon City where Manila Christian Computer Institute for the Deaf stayed for nearly five years, we are now in a cool, calm, spacious and relaxing home [...]
Fri, May 27 2011

Bill requiring sl interpreters in court proceedings
Filipino Deaf from the Eyes of a Hearing Pers Another significant bill, this time House Bill No. 4631 or the Act Providing for Interpreters in all Judicial, Quasi-Judicial, Investigative Proceedings and Public Hearings involving Deaf Individuals were presented to the Philippine House of Representatives again by Congressman Teddy Casino and Congressman Neri Colmenares. This is a very good news for deaf people espe...
Thu, May 12 2011

Bill requiring the use of sign language inset in news...
Filipino Deaf from the Eyes of a Hearing Pers House Bill No. 4121 or the Act Requiring the use of Sign-Language Insets in News Programs were presented to the Philippine House of Representatives by Congressman Teddy Casino and Congressman Neri Colmenares were filed last February 2011. This is a great news for our Filipino deaf because they can now have a chance to access [...]
Tue, Mar 01 2011

We are better called as “Deaf”
Filipino Deaf from the Eyes of a Hearing Pers Here is the TV interview I mentioned in my recent post. This is about the reply of famous Filipino Deaf Indie Actor Rome Mallari when asked by QTV-11's "Full Time Moms" hosts as to what his people should be called, "Deaf" or "Hearing Impaired". I was also there together with Deaf IT Expert Ervin Reyes promoting our school. I took the joy of putting English sub-title (...
Wed, Feb 02 2011

At last, a National SL Interpeters group will soon rise!
Filipino Deaf from the Eyes of a Hearing Pers Wow! This is exciting! Sign languages interpreters have bonded together and will now be one step closer in forming a national organization. This is truly a dream come true! Nearly fifty hearing interpreters as well as deaf clients and relay interpreters trooped to the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) Office last January 21 to [...]
Mon, Jan 24 2011