Story perspectives

Supreme Court Approves Filipino Sign Language Access in Judiciary

12/2/2025

Summary

Story summary

The Supreme Court of the Philippines approved the Rules on Filipino Sign Language Interpreting in the Judiciary, effective December 15, 2025.
The rules provide equal access to justice for d/Deaf Filipinos in court.
Courts must appoint accredited Filipino Sign Language Interpreters (FSL Interpreters) or Deaf Relay Interpreters based on needs.
Remote interpreting is allowed under specific conditions.
The Office of the Court Administrator will maintain an updated list of interpreters.

1 of 1

Story summary

The Supreme Court of the Philippines approved the Rules on Filipino Sign Language Interpreting in the Judiciary, effective December 15, 2025.
The rules provide equal access to justice for d/Deaf Filipinos in court.
Courts must appoint accredited Filipino Sign Language Interpreters (FSL Interpreters) or Deaf Relay Interpreters based on needs.
Remote interpreting is allowed under specific conditions.
The Office of the Court Administrator will maintain an updated list of interpreters.