MANILA, Philippines — A new video of Presidential Communications Assistant Secretary Mocha Uson and blogger Drew Olivar using sign language as a joke disrespects and insults individuals with speech and hearing impairments. In a video posted on Uson’s Facebook page, Olivar, imitating a deaf and speech-impaired person, could be seen doing a comical version of sign language. Sign language is an official language and an official form of communications used by deaf communities all over the world, with variations. 'Fire Mocha'The UP College of Education Student Council said that Uson should issue a public apology. The UP College of Education Student Council added: “How do we like our Mocha?

Source: Philippine Star September 17, 2018 03:45 UTC