Duterte signs Filipino Sign Language Act into law Alexis Romero (philstar.com) - November 12, 2018 - 10:01pm MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte has signed a law declaring Filipino sign language as the national sign language of the Filipino deaf and the official sign language of government. Duterte signed into law Republic Act No. 11106, or the Filipino Sign Language Act, last Oct. 30. The enactment of the law was in compliance with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The convention aims to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms of persons with disabilities. Under the law, Filipino sign language will be recognized, promoted and supported as the medium of official communication in all transactions involving the deaf and as the language of instruction of dead communication. … [Read more...] about Duterte signs Filipino Sign Language Act into law
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Getting rid of a pain in the neck: Chiropractic Association calls for regulation of industry
SINGAPORE: Avid mountain biker and golfer Ho Shuwen, suffering from a strain in his neck and back some years ago, walked into a random chiropractor in Bukit Timah Plaza.Having gone to a chiropractor once before and experienced relief, the 37-yer-old business development executive expected the same outcome this time round.His neck was assessed as being in a bad shape and needing several sessions, so he coughed up more than S$2,000 for 40 treatments. He went diligently three times a week as prescribed for more than a month, but saw no improvement.He also did not expect what he experienced at the clinic, something he said was like a "conveyor belt system".“When I was being adjusted, there was already another person lying on the bench beside me, ready to take my place,” he told Channel NewsAsia.When he asked why he was not getting better, he was told it was because of one session he missed. He decided to stop the treatment, and approached another … [Read more...] about Getting rid of a pain in the neck: Chiropractic Association calls for regulation of industry
For Lumad schools, even holding class is a struggle
MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte, a year ago, threatened to bomb Lumad schools—volunteer-run schools for indigenous peoples' communities in remote parts of Mindanao—for, he said, indoctrinating children into socialism. "I will use the armed forces, the Philippine Air force. I'll really have those bombed... because you are operating illegally and you are teaching the children to rebel against government," he said in remarks that were later walked back after criticism from rights groups and from representatives of the communities themselves. Often set up in what the Department of Education calls Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas that government schools may not be able to reach, the Lumad schools provide lessons in numeracy, literacy and skills like carpentry, sewing and agriculture. "Don't fool me. You teach nothing there but socialism and killings," the president said in July 2017 before the Armed Forces of the Philippines said it … [Read more...] about For Lumad schools, even holding class is a struggle
How to choose a good Montessori school
Montessori education is being considered by more and more young parents these days, and even the royal couple the duke and duchess of Cambridge are no exception. Their firstborn Prince George, third in line to the throne, was enrolled at Westacre Montessori School when he was 2 years old. Founded by Italian physician and educator Maria Montessori, the Montessori education program emphasizes independence, freedom and social development alongside the core subjects of mathematics and language. Students are allowed to work at a desk or on the floor, and are given the freedom to move within the classroom. They might even find themselves in a mixed age classroom, expected to learn from older students. Now that parents have all the right reasons to send their children to Montessori schools, below are a few tips to choose the one that suits you best. The school holds official recognition According to the American Montessori Society (AMS), many Montessori schools are members of professional … [Read more...] about How to choose a good Montessori school
Election season on
PNP: 5,744 barangays to be monitored MANILA, Philippines — After two postponements, candidates for barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan or SK posts can finally file their certificates of candidacy (COCs) starting today even as authorities monitor 5,744 barangays as possible hot spots. Commission on Elections (Comelec) spokesman James Jimenez said the country will be under the election period from today until May 21, during which a nationwide gun ban will be in effect. Candidates can file COCs from April 14 to 20. Up for grabs in the elections are one seat for captain and seven for the council or sanggunian in each of the 42,041 barangays. For the SK polls, the available positions are one chairperson and seven members for every barangay. Qualified to run are those aged 18 to 24. The COCs may be filed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Office of the Election Officer in the city or municipality where the candidate is running. Jimenez added that during the election period, the … [Read more...] about Election season on