Concluding Observation (Expression)
UNCRPD's Concluding Observations on the initial report of the Philippines- Concluding Observations
- Expression
- Findings
- Freedom of expression and opinion, and access to information (art. 21)
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- The Committee is concerned about:
(a) The lack of recognition and support of the specific cultural and linguistic identity of persons who are deaf through the promotion of Philippine sign language and deaf culture;
(b) The lack of Easy Read materials available for persons with intellectual disabilities;
(c) The fact that the bill on Philippine sign language has yet to be adopted.
- The Committee recommends that the State party adopt amendments to section 22 of Republic Act No. 7277 and other related measures to ensure that persons with hearing impairments are provided with language subtitles in its newscast programme.
- Observatory
- Philippine Observatory on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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