Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a measure making discriminatory acts in the hiring and dismissal of indigenous people (IPs) from work unlawful.
Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada (Senate PRIB Photo)
“To exclude any person from any...
Senator Raffy T. Tulfo denounced the harassment and discrimination against motorcycle riders by law enforcers.
In today’s public hearing of the Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights. Tulfo expressed his dismay at the way law enforcement officers conduct their checkpoint operations...
Basilan lone district Rep. Mujiv Hataman believes the approval of the National Hijab Day Bill by both chambers of Congress will be a “big win in the fight against religious discrimination".
Basilan Rep. Mujiv Hataman (Photo from Speaker’s office/ Facebook)
Hataman said this as he...
A bill seeking to strengthen the anti-discrimination provisions under the Labor Code of the Philippines that were instituted to safeguard women employees was unanimously passed by the lower chamber on third and final reading Monday afternoon, Nov. 28.
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The House...
If you think that a woman should not lose out on a job just because she could potentially get pregnant, then this bill is for you.
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The House of Representatives recently passed on second reading House Bill (HB) No.4479, or the proposed Act expanding the prohibited acts of...
A House leader has refiled in the 19th Congress a measure that seeks to impose stiffer penalties against acts of child abuse, exploitation, and discrimination cases.
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House Bill (HB) No.226, filed by Bataan 1st district Rep. Geraldine Roman, also seeks to...
A known equality champion in the House of Representatives is seeking the enactment of a measure that would safeguard the rights of employees.
Bataan 1st district Rep. Geraldine Roman
Bataan 1st district Rep. Geraldine Roman filed House Bill (HB) No.532 or the proposed “Equal...
Muslims and other minority groups in the country will soon be protected against discrimination.
This followed the filing of Senate Bill (SB) 233 by Senator Robinhood "Robin" Padilla, who stressed the need to protect the rights of all Filipinos.
There is no room for discrimination on the...
In an effort to promote racial, ethnic, and religious equality, Basilan lone district Rep. Mujiv Hataman has filed a House bill (HB) that seeks to impose legal penalties on discrimination.
Basilan lone district Rep. Mujiv Hataman (Screencap from House of Representatives Livestream)
The...
Senator Risa Hontiveros vowed to prioritize the passing of any measures in the Senate that will seek to end gender-based discrimination.
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In a statement, Hontiveros, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Quality, said,...
Presidential candidate Senator Panfilo Lacson said he will pursue anti-discriminatory policies against senior citizens should he win in the upcoming May 2022 elections.
Lacson made the promise during a recent town hall meeting in Antipolo City after a 66 year old woman told the senator about...
To improve gender inclusivity in the city, the Pasig City local government has approved two ordinances upholding LGBTQ+ rights in the city.
Ordinance No. 4, s. of 2022 or "The LGBTQ+ Comprehensive Anti-Discrimination Ordinance of Pasig 2022" (left), and Ordinance No. 5, s. of 2022 or "Pasig...
