Benilde Center for Education Advancement of the Deaf

13/08/2026

Benilde-CEAD shared Philippine FSL Advocacy at the Caribbean Deaf Education Conference last July 23-25, 2026, at the University of West Indies, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.

Dx. Rafa Domingo and Ms. Maria Tanya De Guzman presented the Philippine experience on FSL advocacy, providing insights to other countries, particularly to Trinidad and Tobago, about Deaf community leadership and developing strategies for sign language recognition.

The event pushed collaboration among the Philippines and Caribbean countries empowering the Deaf community across the globe.

07/08/2026

Congratulations to Kaila Camille Gambong, Yamie Yadan, and Nathaniel Macariola on your outstanding academic achievements!

Your CEAD family is incredibly proud of all that you have accomplished. May your success inspire more Filipino Deaf to pursue their own dreams, break barriers, and create a future filled with possibilities.

07/08/2026

One more step towards a Deaf-inclusive community!

Dx. Raphael “Rafa” Domingo participated in TESDA’s Validation of the Exemplar Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) for Filipino Sign Language (FSL) of the Deaf – Basic Level (Level III), representing Benilde Center for Education Advancement of the Deaf and Philippine Federation of the Deaf Inc. (PFD).

Together with Komisyon ng Wikang Filipino (KWF), Kakamay Movement, Palawan Deaf Culture Center & Uniwork NGO, Inc., Deaf Mission Center – Palawan, and other government agencies, TESDA held the validation meeting to assess and help improve the curriculum for Deaf learners.

Recommendations on improving learning outcomes, trainer qualifications, assessments method, Deaf-centered learning materials, classroom approach, and curriculum content were raised by the participants during the meeting. Meanwhile, TESDA announced its plan to establish a Filipino Sign Language Training Center once the curriculum is approved.

Through collective action and strong partnership, we create a future where every Filipino Deaf thrives.

22/07/2026

FINAL DAY of the Deaf-Centered Bilingual Education Workshop! 💚

Thank you to all the Deaf teachers who participated in this meaningful learning experience, and to our facilitator, Ms. Brenzel Barbauld, for sharing her expertise and insights throughout the workshop.

21/07/2026

DAY 2 of the Deaf-Centered Bilingual Education Workshop continues!

Deaf teachers explored innovative and interactive teaching methods and digital tools, from hands-on activities to visual learning resources.

One more day to go! Stay tuned for highlights from the final day of the workshop. 🤟🏻

16/07/2026

Investing in Deaf teachers is investing in Deaf learners.

The lack of Deaf teacher role models remains a barrier in Deaf schools, limiting opportunities for Deaf learners to see themselves reflected in the classroom and experience language-rich, culturally grounded education.

Through the Model Learning Institute on Deaf-Centered Education (MLITEDCE), Benilde-CEAD actively designs and facilitates Deaf Teacher Training and Academic Filipino Sign Language short courses to help strengthen the next generation of Deaf educators.

READ MORE: https://cead.benilde.edu.ph/advancing-deaf-education-through-capacity-building-and-teacher-development/

15/07/2026

LOOK: Day 1 of the Deaf-Centered Bilingual Education Workshop officially began!

Benilde-CEAD welcomed Deaf teachers from the Benilde Antipolo Deaf Teacher Certificate Program (TCP) and the De La Salle University Master of Arts in Learning and Teaching (MALT) program for a workshop focused on strengthening bilingual teaching strategies and visual learning approaches to better support Deaf students’ learning.

The workshop is facilitated by Brenzel Barbauld, a Deaf educator, MASLED Education Awardee, and sign language education specialist from Gallaudet University.

15/07/2026

IN PHOTOS: Benilde-CEAD conducted a Bilingual Literacy Reading Program for Benilde Deaf School Grades 7 and 8 students.

The eight-week program was designed to bridge the Filipino Sign Language (FSL) and written text literacy. Through balanced literacy reading, fingerspelling, and guided discussions, students learned new FSL vocabulary, strengthened their reading comprehension, and built their ability to connect signs with written words.

Learn more about Benilde-CEAD’s programs and initiatives: https://cead.benilde.edu.ph

02/05/2026

Dx. Raphael “Rafa” Domingo leads Benilde-CEAD’s FSL linguistics corpus planning initiatives, supporting language in education efforts to advance Deaf academic success, made possible through the Model Learning Institute on Deaf-Centered Education.

Raphael Domingo, PhD ’22 is accustomed to being a leader as a co-founder of the Philippine Federation of the Deaf and its youngest president at just 21

06/04/2026

Congratulations to SDEAS and the Benildean Deaf Association for successfully hosting and launching the Filipino Sign Language Literature Festival! 🤟🏻

Check out the CEAD FSL Literature collection and explore stories that reflect the lives, culture, and experiences of Deaf Filipinos.

Visit from April 6–8 at Greenway Square, ARG Theater, and the Benilde Auditorium, Taft Campus.

This collection is part of CEAD’s Model Learning Institute on Deaf-Centered Education (MLITEDCE) initiative to expand original FSL literature inspired by De’VIA themes, affirming Deaf cultural identity through the works of Deaf Filipino creative storytellers.

FSL literature centered on Deaf experiences, especially when integrated into Deaf children’s education, is one of four critical components in strengthening Deaf learners’ self-esteem and advancing their academic success.

READ: https://cead.benilde.edu.ph/cead-deaf-stories-featured-at-filipino-sign-language-literature-festival/