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August 22, 2024

Buwan ng Wika: What we’ve learned about language and inclusion in the workplace

Republic Act 11106 declared FSL as “the official sign language of government in all transactions involving the Deaf”. It also mandated its use “in schools, broadcast media, and workplaces”.
August 15, 2024

Climate change affects the Deaf more severely; here’s how they cope, and how we can make sure they’re not left behind

Persons with disabilities are affected by climate impacts “in a distinct and more severe way compared to others,” as the UN Office of the High Commissioner on Human Rights says. 
August 7, 2024

OPINION: Tropical island animals at greater risk of extinction

The Philippines is home to one of the richest biodiversity resources in the world. However, this incredible wealth of life is under serious threat.
July 29, 2024

OML Center unveils Top 15 pitches for Mga Kwento ng Klima Short Films 2024

Out of remarkable 76 submissions from various regions across the country, 15 pitches have passed the preliminary screening and qualified […]
July 22, 2024

National Disability Rights Week: The Deaf lead climate action in a pioneering project

Quietly creating change for two years now, Deaf persons have been working with their hearing colleagues on a pioneering project that would enable the Deaf community to be prepared and able to adapt to the risks and disasters that come with climate change.
July 10, 2024

OML Center hosts eCCET Helper, UpTurn Tool workshops for Hagonoy and Calanogas LGUs

OML) Center has recently conducted workshops with 2 local government units (LGUs) under its Capacity Development (CapDev) Series for the eCCET Helper and Upturn Tools. 
July 9, 2024

OML Center joins inaugural Stanford Sustainability Summit

The Stanford Sustainability Summit gathered 40 global changemakers from diverse sectors including entrepreneurship, innovative firms, non-government organizations, policymaking, and health and education.
June 27, 2024

42 new FSL signs created so Deaf can participate in climate change discourse

How would we be talking about climate change if we didn’t have the words for concepts like “global warming”, “carbon footprint”, and “greenhouse effect”?