The measure requiring the use of Filipino sign language insets for local news programs took one step closer to passage into law this week after the House of Representatives approved it on second reading.

The said measure, numbered House Bill 1214 and authored by Reps. Rufus Rodriguez and Maximo Rodriguez of Cagayan de Oro and Abante Mindanao party-list, respectively, requires television stations to provide Filipino sign language insets and where possible, closed captions or subtitles in at least two newscast programs a day and special programs covering events of national significance.

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