Technical Working Group in Congress of Rep. Tinio's House Bill 450 for Filipino Sign Language iHouse of Representative lastFebruary 26, 2015

Deaf Leaders and FSL Interpreters support House Bill 450 for Filipino Sign Language with Re. Antonio Tinio (center).  Photo by Janice Cambri

Rey Lee, President from Philippine Federation of the Deaf and George Linag, Secretary 

Congratulations to the SDEAS Volunteers!

This was the send-off mass of the SDEAS community for the volunteers of Summer of Service,
 International Award, and Deaf and Hearing Camp.

Ms. Agnes Canayon interpreting FSL

Maria Veronica Templo Perez, Dean

School of Deaf Educational Applied and Studies

Her message for the students and faculty is about the volunteer's mission.

Summer of Service in Kabankalan, Bacolod City 

Participants

 1. Geraldine Bernadette Amores

2.Charlotte Bicomong Punzalan
3. Ryan Reville
4.Alissa Salinas Rones
5.Josh Jhonald Sison

6. Mark Jason Delgado Alberlo

Chaperon

1.Natividad P. Natividad

2.Myra Medrana

Summer of Service in Bacolod City 

Participatnts
 1.Jeremiah Bartolome
2.Anton Luis Dela Cruz
3.Mia Clara Añonuevo
4.Patricia Marie Evangelista

Chaperon
1.Annabelle Salazar 
2. Ms. Teresa Quintanilla

 

Summer of Service in Zambales City
Internationl Award for Young People "Adventurous Jorneys"

Participants

1. Kaila Camille Goboleo

2. Miko Arayata

3. Dinah Fe Joson

4. Ahira Lotivio

5. Judy Ann Violago

6. Krizia Macabale

7. Clara Therese Marasigan

8. Dianne Mendoza

9. Jennah Joy Hernandez

10. Katty Jane Beatingo

11. Yvette Lauraine Rebulado

12. Jerome Constantino

13. Jessica Louise Penaflor

14. Maria Elena Lozada

15. Raniel Delos Reyes

Chaperon

1. Ms. Agnes Canayon

2. Ms. Marian Patricia Bea Francisco

3. Lovella Catalan

Congratulations to everyone and we thank the Lord for a safe and fulfilling journey to all.

Mabini Documentary Screening on August 27, 2015

SUPPORT FSL BILL/HB 450

Ronald Hirano on Mother Delight Rice

Last February, De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde School of Deaf Education and Applied Studies was honored to have Mr. Ronald Hirano as guest and resource speaker. 

Mr. Ronald Hirano, a Deaf Nisei (American-Japanese), was "adopted by Miss Delight Rice, who founded the Philippine School for the Deaf in 1907, when his entire famil was interned to relocation camps with 120,000 Japanese-Americans during World War II. Educated in California School for the Deaf-Berkeley, Gallaudet University and San Francisco State University. He is an architectural drafter, engineer, artist, and photographer. In 2009, he received the Gallaudet University Alumni Association Pauline "Polly" Peikoff Service to Others Award. The award is presented to a hearing or deaf individual from within the deaf community who has contributed, beyond normal expectations, his or her time, in service to others.

In an event entitled "Mother Delight Rice and her Children," Mr. Hirano generously shared his experiences and excerpts from his published book, "The Life Story of Mother Delight Rice and Her Children: The First Teacher of the Deaf in the Philippines."

 

SDEAS Deaf Advocacy Coordinator Raymond Manding explains the accessibility set-up before the start of the event. Since Mr. Hirano uses American Sign Language (ASL), Mr. Raphy Domingo will then interpret to Filipino Sign Language (FSL) for the Deaf members of the audience. There will be voice interpreters as well for the hearing members of the audience. 

The opening prayer and the national anthem is led
by the Silent Steps members of the SDEAS Deaf Performing Arts Program.

SDEAS Deaf Advocacy Coordinator Raymond Manding explaining the interpreter set-up for the event. 

Opening remarks by Mr. Leonides Sulse,

SDEAS Chairperson, Center for Academics (C-A)

Introduction of the speaker by Ms. Ana Kristina Arce, SDEAS Faculty and Gallaudet Alumna.

John Baliza and Bayani Generoso are the voice interpreters for the event to ensure full accessibility. 

Mr. Ronald Hirano thanks the Filipino Deaf community for the invitation and shares his life background.

With Mr. Raphy Domingo as FSL interpreter 

projected unto the screen side by side with Mr. Hirano signing in ASL

Since Raphy Domingo is bilingual he understands ASL and is able to interpret in FSL.

John Baliza and Bayani Generoso take turns in voice interpreting.

He says, Delight Rice was an extraordinary teacher and principal who was responsible for many unprecedented achievements in Deaf education. US government sent her to establish a deaf education system in the first School for the Deaf in the Philippines.

The guest of honor proudly donates copies of his book to
Ms. Ana Arce, Mr. Leonides Sulse, Ms. Agnes Canayon, and Ms. Giselle Montero

Deaf faculty and students alike participate in the open forum.

This event is proudly headed by the Benildean Deaf Association (BDA).
Student BDA President Nicole Magpayo presents the Certificate of Appreciation
to Mr. Hirano while BDA Adviser Ms. Febe Sevilla (far left) looks on.

Closing remarks from Dean Nicky Templo Perez of SDEAS