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November 27, 2024

6 years of the FSL Law: At Project SIGND, inclusion begins with using Filipino Sign Language

FSL is the primary language the Deaf and hearing staff members and managers use to communicate with each other. This is crucial to enable the Deaf to fully participate in the workplace alongside their hearing colleagues. 
September 20, 2024

OML Center champions climate resilience at the 2024 ICUNSSI

Knowledge Production (KP) Manager Ayn Torres and KP Assistant Manager Alfi Lorenz Cura represented the OML Center at the 2024 International Conference on UN Sustainable Development Goals and Social Innovation (ICUNSSI) hosted by the Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology.
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. 
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.
April 24, 2024

Oscar M. Lopez Center hosts Forum on Deaf-Inclusive Climate Action on Earth Day 2024

Underscoring the urgent need for inclusive governance and climate action strategies that encompass all segments of society, including the Deaf and hard of hearing, the Oscar M. Lopez (OML) Center hosted "Filipino Sign Language para sa Pagbabago ng Klima, Talakayan para sa Inklusibong Kinabukasan" on Monday, April 22, 2024, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Rockwell Business Center Tower 3, Ortigas Ave., Pasig City, in celebration of Earth Day.
June 19, 2023

News: In Central Philippines, traditional fisherfolk struggle to protect a river oasis from tides of climate change

For our indigenous communities, climate resilience is rooted in their traditional knowledge. Their deep understanding and intricate connection with their surroundings help them adapt and respond to landscape changes brought about by climate change.
April 27, 2023

Call for submission: Mga Kwento ng Klima Short Films 2023 powered by Samsung

What climate stories can you tell in five minutes using a smartphone?
April 5, 2023

Call for Entries: Mga Kwento ng Klima Short Films 2023 launching this April

The Oscar M. Lopez Center invites all independent and professional Filipino filmmakers to join the MKK 2023 set to be launched in time for Earth Day.