THE LOCAL government is appropriating at least P3 million in initial funding for the implementation of an ordinance that seeks to introduce sign language insets and descriptive programming or subtitles in news and public affairs programs of media platforms here.
A training on sign language and descriptive programming may be initiated by the Persons with Disabilities Affairs Unit in partnership with learning institutions offering special education.
The Ordinance Number 574 was passed by the City Council on May 24 and approved by Mayor Beng Climaco on May 30. The ordinance is in compliance with the Magna Carta for Persons with Disabilities which states that television stations shall be encouraged to provide a sign language inset or subtitles in at least one newscast program a day and special coverage events of citywide and national significance.
The sign language interpreters must be accredited by a duly recognized national sign language organization duly recognized by any government agency.
The ordinance also mandates as a requirement for
application and renewal of pertinent business permits the document reflecting
an action plan on the implementation of sign language inset or captioning as
well as descriptive program dissemination, particularly local news and public
affairs programs of multimedia platforms. (Zamboanga Post)
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