SB 967

Senate·17th Congress·Filed Aug 1, 2016

Filipino Sign Language in Broadcast Media Act

An Act Requiring the Use of Filipino Sign Language Insets for Local News Programs, Amending for the Purpose Section 22 of Republic Act No. 7277, as Amended, Otherwise Known as the Magna Carta for Persons with Disabilities (Pwd)

Author · Senator

Bam Aquino
SenatorPaolo Benigno "Bam" Aquino IV
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Subjects

Filipino Sign LanguageSign LanguagePersons with Disabilities (PWDS)Broadcast Media/Broadcasting System

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HB 7496· Filed Feb 2, 2026
An Act Providing Communication Accessibility to Filipino Deaf and Hard of Hearing for Full Inclusion into the Mainstream of Society
Pending with the Committee on PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES since 2026-02-03Rep. Rufus B. Rodriguez +1
HB 3671· Filed Aug 13, 2025
An Act Declaring the Last Full Week of September of Every Year as the "National Week of the Deaf" and September 23 as "Filipino Sign Language Day"
Pending with the Committee on PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES since 2025-08-18Rep. Alfelito "Alfel M." Bascug +2
HB 7145· Filed Jan 19, 2026
An Act Providing Communication Accessibility to Filipino Deaf and Hard of Hearing for Full Inclusion into the Mainstream of Society
Pending with the Committee on PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES since 2026-01-27Rep. Eduardo "Bro. Eddie" C. Villanueva
HB 930· Filed Jul 1, 2025
An Act Requiring Broadcast Media to Allocate Adequate Free Airtime for Public Service Announcements on Vital Public Issues and Concerns
Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC INFORMATION since 2025-07-29Rep. Bernadette S. Barbers
HB 9286· Filed May 18, 2026
An Act Requiring Broadcast Media to Allocate Adequate Free Airtime for Public Service Announcements on Vital Public Issues and Concerns
Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC INFORMATION since 2026-05-20Rep. Beverley Rose A. Dimacuha

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SBN-00967 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress