Statement of Sen. Nancy Binay on the latest video of Asec. Mocha Uson and Drew Olivar

Hindi nakakatuwa ang huling video ni Asec. Mocha Uson at Drew Olivar.

It is disrespectful to the sizeable deaf/mute community who already struggle in airing their concerns and aspirations.

Bilang author at co-sponsor ng Filipino Sign Language Bill na naglalayong kilalanin at suportahan ang pagpapatupad ng sign language sa lahat ng transaksyon at sa edukasyon ng deaf community na kaka-pasa lamang ng Senado, nababahala ako sa epekto ng ganitong pangungutiya at panghamak.

Such discriminatory actions set back our efforts to make our society more inclusive by providing a more conducive environment for deaf Filipinos to exercise their right to expression without prejudice.

I wish to remind Asec. Mocha that as a public official, it is paramount that she refrain from mocking the people she serves.

And just so the others also become more aware, making fun of persons with disabilities is in violation of the Magna Carta for Disabled Persons (Republic Act (RA) 9442).

Again, sign language should never be made an amusement piece.