CHAPTERV TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Sec. 22. Broadcast Media. —

Television stations shall be
encouraged to provide a sign—
language inset or subtitles in at
least one (1) newscast program a
day and special programs covering
events of national significance.
Sec. 23. Telephone Services. — All
telephone companies shall be
encouraged to install special
telephone devices or units for the
hearing-impaired and ensure that
they are commercially available to
enable them to communicate
through the telephone system.
Sec. 24. Free Postal Charges for
the Disabled. — Postal charges
shall be free on the following:
(a) articles and literatures like
books and periodicals, orthopedic
and other devices, and teaching
aids for the use of the disabled
sent by mail within the Philippines
and abroad; and
(b) aids and orthopedic devices for
the disabled sent by abroad by
mail for repair: Provided, That the
aforesaid items are for personal
purposes only: Provided, further,
That the disabled person is a
marginalized disabled as certified
by the Social Welfare and
Development Office of the local
government unit concerned or the
Department of Social Welfare and
Development.