On the International Day of Sign Languages, Sept. 23, we celebrate the Philippines’ national sign language, Filipino Sign Language (FSL). Documentation of FSL dates back to 1604 in Leyte. Through the centuries, FSL has had outside influences, such as from American Sign Language (ASL). Nonetheless, it is a unique language that emerged from the Filipino Deaf community and is an integral part of its identity.
Music:
“Trusted Advertising” by David Renda
Royalty-free music from Fesliyan Studios
Special thanks to De La Salle - College of Saint Benilde
Benilde Deaf School faculty
Ferdinand Vizmanos
Center for Education, Access and Development researchers
Patrick Bryan Ablaza
Maricris Galang
Nathaniel Macariola
Jasmin Rivera
Yamie Fiestada-Yadan
School of Deaf Education and Applied Studies coordinator:
Jaila Marcela M. Guillermo
Interpreters:
Kristina Miranda
Bayani Generoso Jr.
Communications officer:
March Ortuoste
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