Noise in crowded places doesn’t affect everyone the same way. For people with autism or heightened sound sensitivity, even going to a bus terminal or a clinic can be exhausting. That’s why Project Inclusion Network, in partnership with The Misfits Camp, launched Safe Sound, an initiative that standardizes sound levels in public spaces all over the country.
And to educate people about sound responsibility and help them check the sounds around, we created the Safe Sound Check website. A tool that gives anyone a way to see if noise levels are going past what’s comfortable. It has a gentle reminder feature, so people can quietly ask others to consider turning things down. The website also shares clear information about autism and sound sensitivity, making sense of why some of us need quieter moments to get through the day.
Now, the campaign isn’t just about small steps. On October 13, a bill to declare October as Safe Sound Month was officially filed in Congress. This is only the beginning—a signal that people are starting to pay attention to how everyday sound shapes lives.
"Safe sound is the first step in educating us—all Filipinos, for that matter— that we all deserve this. The neurodiverse, the neurotypical, and every Filipino deserve a Safe Sound space,” Grant Javier of Project Inclusion Network said.
Legislation matters, but daily habits matter too. Safe Sound encourages everyone to take a moment, check the sounds around, and make small adjustments when needed. Using the tool or learning something new from the site means anyone can help. The goal isn’t silence, but comfort—making busy places feel less stressful and a bit friendlier, for those who need it and for everyone else too. With the campaign gaining momentum and a potential Safe Sound Month on the horizon, there's a real opportunity to instill sound etiquette among Filipinos.
“For once, it’s not just us that has to adjust all the time whenever we’re in loud, crowded spaces. People around us can be more conscious about their noise levels and be more considerate of people like me, my little brother, and my friends who are also sound sensitive. So, that’s why we’re really looking forward to the success of this project,” Red Ligot said, President of Philippine Neurodivergent Self Advocates (PhiNSA).
Visit safesoundcheck.com to turn our phones into sound monitoring devices, and remind ourselves and those around us to sound responsibly.
