RULES & REGULATION ON INHS

STUDENT CONDUCT & DISCIPLINE

In order that the students of the INOPACAN NATIONAL HIGHSCHOOL System will be aware of
the norms of conduct and the standards of behavior expected of them as members of the student body
and as good citizens the following code of Discipline is hereby formulated to promote the general
welfare of the school populace and to pave the way for smooth official and interpersonal relationship.

PART I – RULES OF CONDUCT

Article I- Scope and limitations

Section1- The provisions of this code shall apply to all students enrolled at Inopacan National High
School system and living on or off campus.

ARTICLE II – Definition of Terms

1. Student- Any person officially enrolled in any of the campuses of the Inopacan National High School
system.

2. Staff- Any person employed at the Inopacan National High School system regardless of status/nature
of appointment.

3. Suspension- A penalty in which the school is allowed to deny or deprive an erring student of
attendance in classes for a certain period of time.

Preventive Suspension- A student under investigation of a case involving the penalty of

exclusion or explusion may be preventively suspended from entering the university premises if the
evidence of guilt is strong and the university administration is morally convinced that the continued stay
of the student during the period of the investigation constitutes a distraction to the normal operations
of the university or poses a risk or danger to the lives of persons and property of the university.

4. Exclusion- A penalty in which the university is allowed to exclude or drop the name of the erring
student from the university roll for being undesirable and transfer credentials are issued. A summary
investigation shall have been conducted prior to imposition of the penalty.

5. Expulsion- An extreme penalty of an erring student in which the university is allowed to drop his/her
name from the university roll and his/her subsequent exclusion from admission to any private or public
institution of learning in the Philippines.
ARTICLE III – The Student and the University

Section 1- Every student is under moral obligation to uphold the good name of the university by
practicing personal discipline – including such traits as honesty, patience, fortitude, emotional stability,
self-control, and positive attitudes and values.

Section 2- Every student should abide by the rules and regulations of the university.
Section 3 – Every student should strive to know the history and philosophy of the university and to
sing the university song.

Section 4- Every student is expected to help keep the university campus and buildings clean. It is part
of the student’s responsibility to safeguard all university properties , refrain from acts of vandalism, and
report any condition that may endanger life or destroy property.
ARTICLE IV- The student and Staff Member

Section 1- Every student is expected to give due respect to all staff members of the university.
Section 2- Every student is encouraged to seek counsel, if necessary, from his teacher to help him solve
his problems.
ARTICLE V – The student and his Schoolmates.

Section 1- Every student is expected to demonstrate friendliness, camaraderie and respect towards his
fellow student. He should also respect others’ properties and should obtain permission for their use from
the rightful owner.

Section 2- Seniors and juniors should act as models in conduct and deportment to “Lower classmen”
who in turn are expected to give due respect and courtesy to their elders.

Section 3- Students should settle differences and misunderstandings among themselves by peaceful
means.

ARTICLE VI-The Student, His Studies, and Co-curricular Activities

Section 1-Every student is enjoined to practice efficient utilization of time and facilities in the
university.

Section 2-Punctuality and regularity should be observed by every student in reporting to classes, work
activities, and university functions.

Section 3-Cheating in any is not tolerated. Some examples of this are cheating in classes, taking
advantage of others’ work , or allowing others to take advantage of one’s work .

Section 4-Every student should practice desirable study habits and promptness in submitting report and
other requirements.
Section 5 – Students officially representing INHS in off- campus activities such as athletics, literary-
musical contest and educational trips should comply with pertinent university rules and regulations.

Section 6- Any student who desires to participate in any strenuous activities should obtain a medical
certificate from the university physician. In cases where participation involves risk, the student must
present written permission from his/her parents or guardian.

Section 7-Students who plan to form an organization should follow the guidelines prepared by the
University Student Services Offices.

Section 8-A student shall program his co-curricular activities such that they are not in conflict with his
classes or work schedule.

Section 9-The spirit of sportsmanship should be norm of conduct and behavior of a student
participating in any competitive activity on or off campus.

ARTICLE VII- The student and His Domestic Affairs

Section 1- Every student should observe orderliness, cleanliness, and sanitation in and around his/her
living quarters. He/She should cooperate with his/her housemates and observe the rules and regulations of
his/her residence. Students who are staying outside the university campus are not exempted from this
provision.

Section 2- Every student should feel responsible for his/her cottage or dormitory and all University
equipment, appliances, and facilities there in. it is also part of his/her responsibility to help improve and
maintain his/her living quarters and protect these from fire and other hazards.

Section 3- Every student is prohibited to construct any building, modify the structure and size of a
building, connect or disconnect water or electrical installations, raise animals on campus, or cook in
undesignated areas without permission from proper authorities.

Section 4- Every student is required to use toilets and bathrooms in the most sanitary way.Owners of
student cottages without toilets and bathrooms must build their own.

Section 5- Unmarried students of opposite sex must not live together in the same house, except in
approved lodging houses and with written permission from their parents and Dean students.

Section 6- Indulging in any form of vice such as gambling, drinking of intoxicating beverages (e.g.,
liquor, beer, punch, etc..),or committing immoral acts is strictly prohibited . Smoking inside classrooms,
laboratories, shops, libraries or any place in the University is also prohibited except in designated areas.

Section 7- Any student or group of students planning to hold a party or any social or educational
activity must obtain written permission from the university student services office.
 PART II – RULES AND REGULATIONS ON STUDENT DISCIPLINE

There shall be a Student Disciplinary tribunal, the chair and members of which are faculty and
staff of the university who are appointed by the Universal President. The President of the university
Supreme Student Council is an automatic member of the said tribunal, except when he/she is the one
heard. In such situation, The Vice - President or anyone designated by the USSO shall take his/her place
in the tribunal. The Tribunal shall be under the supervision of the office of the Vice-President for
instruction.

ARTICLE I – JURISDICTION
All cases involving discipline of students under these rules shall be subject to the jurisdiction of
the student Students Disciplinary Tribunal, except the following cases which shall fall under the
jurisdiction of the appropriate college or unit:

a) violation of college/unit rules and regulations by students of college unit; and

b) misconduct committed by students of the college/unit within its classrooms or premises or in the
course of an official activity sponsored by the college/unit.

ARTICLE II- COLLEGE/UNIT INVESTIGATION

Investigation of cases falling under the jurisdiction of a college/unit/external campus shall be
conducted by a committee of three(3) members appointed by the Dean/Director, one of whom shall be a
student of the college/unit/external campus.

ARTICLE III- FILING CHARGES

A disciplinary proceeding shall be instituted by the appropriate authority upon receipt of a
written charge/complaint specifying the acts of omission constituting the misconduct and subscribed to by
the complainant or upon submission of an official report of any violation of existing rules and regulations.
Upon the filing of said charge or report with the Dean/Director,as the case may be,it shall be entered in
official entry book kept for the purpose, specifying the person or persons charged, the complainants, his
witnesses if any, the date or filing and the substances of the charge.

ATICLE IV- PRELIMINARY INQUIRY

Upon receipt of the the complaint or report, the Dean/Director shall determine whether such
complaint/report is sufficient to warrant formal investigation. In cases where the complaint or report is
found sufficient to warrant formal investigation, formal charge or charges shall be drawn up and served
upon each respondent. In every case, the parents or guardians of the students charged shall be furnished a
copy of the same.

ARTICLE V- ANSWER
Echb respondent shall be required to answer in writing within three (3) days from receipt of
the charge/charges. Formal investigation shall be held on notice provided in the charge/charges.

ARTICLE VI- HEARING

Hearing shall begin not later than one (1) week after receipt of the respondent’s answer or
after the expiration of the period within which the respondent should answer. A student who will udergo
Formal investigation must be accompanied by a counsel/parent/guardians.

ARTICLE VII- NOTICE OF HEARING

All parties concerned shall be notified of the dates set for hearing at least two (2) days
before such hearing. Notice to counsel or duly authorized representative shall be sufficient for the purpose
of this section.

ARTICLE VIII- COMMITTEE REPORT

The college/unit investigating committee shall forward to the Dean/Director within fifteen
(15) days after the termination of the hearing the complete record of the case, with its report and
recommendation.The recommendation signed by the members of the committee shall state the findings of
the fact and the specific regulations on what it is based.

ARTICLE IX- ACTION BY THE DEAN/DIRECTOR

The Dean/Director shall, within ten(10) days from receipt of the committee report, transmit
the report, together with his/her decision or recommendation to the vice-president for instruction who
determines whether the case will have to be forwarded to the Student Disciplinary Tribunal for further
investigation or directly to the University President for final action.

ARTICLE X- DECISION OF THE STUDENT DISCIPLINAY TRIBUNAL

Should the case be forwarded to the SDT for further investigation, the said tribunal will be
conduct a formal investigation fifteen (15) days from receipt of the report from the OVPI. The decision
shall be in writing and signed by the members. It shall include a brief statement of the findings of fact and
the specific regulations on which the decision is based. The SDT shall submit the recommendation to the
UNIVERSITY President for final action.
ARTICLE XI- FINALITY OF DECISION
 Any decision of the University President, other than expulsion, exclusion or suspension
more than once academic years shall become final and executory after fifteen (15) days from receipt of
the decision by the respondent unless within five (5) days from receipt there of a motion for
reconsideration of the same is filled, in which case the decision shall be final after fifteen (15) days from
receipt of the action on the motion for reconsideration.

The University Advisory Council (UADCO) shall automatically review and decide all student
disciplinary cases in which the penalty imposed is expulsion ,exclusion or suspension of more than one
year. The authority given to the UADCO is understood to include the power to affirm, reverse, decrease,
or increase the penalties imposed in the cases under review.
The decision of the UADCO Shall be final and executory after fifteen(15) days from receipt of the
decision by respondents, unless in the meantime, an appeal is made to, and given due course, by the
Board Regents.

ARTICLE XII- ACTION BY THE BOARD OF REGENTS

The board of Regents may review on appeal decisions of the University President when
the penalty imposed is expulsion, exclusion, suspension of more than one academic year or any other
penalty of equivalent severity.

ARTICLE XIII- EFFECTIVITY OF DECISION

Decision shall take effect as provided in these rules. However, Final decision of
suspension or dismissal or exclusion within thirty (30) days prior to any examination, shall take effect
during the subsequent semester, except when respondent is graduating in which case the penalty shall
immediately take effect.

PART III- DISCIPLINARY ACTION

ARTICLE I- OFFENSES AND THEIR PENALTIES

SECTION 1- OFFENSES PUNISHABLE BY-

MINIMUM: Suspension of not less than one semester but not more than two semester.
MAXIMUM: Exclusion or Expulsion.
A. Assaulting any member of the faculty or staff any other persons.
B. Hazing as defined by RA 8049 ( Anti-Hazing Law) and Guidelines on establishment of student
organization .
C. Sexual harassment as defined by RA 7877 (Anti- Sexual Harassment Law) and Guidelines on
Establishment of Student Organization.
D. Participating in illegal national and institutional strikes, rallies and demonstrations.
E. Gross immorality:
1. adultery
2. concubinage.
3. prostitution
4. living together with opposite sex as husband and wife without the benefit of marriage
5. promiscuity- indiscriminate sexual relation
6. flagrant indecency such as: holding/touching/cuddling any delicate part of the
body/massaging any part of the body of a person ( opposite sex or same sex) in public; suggestive, vulgar
indecent poses in public.
7. sleeping with the opposite sex in one/same bed inside the dormitories.
8. Repeated pregnancies outside marriage.
9. Repeated impregnation on the same or different females
F. Preventing other students or members of the staff from discharging their duties, threatening, coercing,
or intimidating any student to attend any activity or to be absent from class.
G. Arson
H. Conniving with bad elements in deliberately attempting to sabotage, steal, or place the school in
danger or in great embarrassment.
I. Forgery- alteration or falsification or University documents or records.
J. Acting as accomplice in any form of crime against persons and/or property
K. Stealing test questions and other confidential documents and/or disseminating the contents to other
individuals.
L. Possessing, using, distributing, or peddling narcotics and other dangerous drugs.
M. Taking an examination in place of another student
N. Publishing or circularizing derogatory statements against the University, its faculty, staff or fellow
students
O. Carrying within the University premises any firearm, knife with a blade longer than 3 inches or any
dangerous or deadly weapons however, this shall not apply to students who shall posses the same in
connection with his studies and who has a permit from the Dean/Dept. Head of his college/department or
from dormitory adviser.
Section 2- offenses punishable by-
Firs offense : Suspension of not less than thirty (30) but not more than sixty (60)
Calendar days.
Second offense : Suspension of not less than one semester but not more than two semester
Third offense : Exculsion
A. Drunkness
B. Cheating
1. During examination ( aside from the penalty of suspension the student is automatically given a
final grade of 5 ( failed) in that particular subject or course).
2. wearing other person’s University I.D.
3. Lending his/her University ID to another student
4. using/wearing tampered university I.D
5. using another student’s library card or exam permit.
C. Attempted arson
D. Bribery
E. Stealing in any form ( money, property, equipment, etc …)
F. Gambling within the University Dormitory or any place in the campus.

Section 3- Offenses punishable by-

First offense : Suspension of not less than thirty (30) but not more than forty-five (45)
calendar day
Second offense : Suspension of not less than forty-five (45)
Third offense : Exclusion
A. Attending classes with the smell of liquoir
B. Drinking in the classroom, hallways, office building, dormitories, and other places on the campus
except in designated areas
C. Fighting or resorting to physical violence to settle disputes which may or may not result to physical
injury
D. Deliberate disruption/disturbance of school affairs/activities
E. Vandalism such as tearing or defeacing any library book, magazine or periodical, and destroying other
properties
F. Bottle smashing and similar acts that may cause injuries to motorists and pedestrians.
G. Destroying field experiments and field product like economic/ornamental plants of the university
H. Unauthorized removal of official notices and posters, erasing, destroying, mutilating and/or altering
with mischief any posted notice or any form of official announcement
I. Shooting, slinging or killing birds, and fishing in the college reservation without permission from
proper authorities
J. Staying in the dormitories or quarters of the opposite sex beyond visiting hours
K. Non- dormitory occupants entering the sleeping quarters of another student in another dormitory (same
sex or opposite sex) without permission
L. Smoking in the classroom, library, or any place on campus, except in designated areas

Section 4- offenses punishable by-

First offense : Reprimand
Second offense : Suspension of not less than seven (7) but not more than thirty (30)
calendar days
Third offense : Exclusion
A. Vandalism ( writing, drawing, etc. on any university property)
B. Picking fruits, flowers, plants, etc. on campus without permission
C. Violating campus curfew hour
D. Public disturbance and misconduct such as shouting, whistling, raucous and unrestrained laughter, etc.
E. Tresspassing lawns, gardens and yards
F. Littering such as dropping candy wrappers, peelings, pieces of paper, etc.

Section 5- Any repetition of an offense shall be dealt with more severely

Section 6- Payment of damages to property shall be exacted accordingly
Section 7- Penalties of suspension/exclusion shall take effect immediately upon approval by the Board
of Regents and issuance of administrative order from the office of the University President

Section 8- A student under suspension shall not be allowed to enroll, attend classes, take
examinations, use University facilities or graduate during the effectively of the suspension. Use of
University dormitories, undertaking field work or any academic requirement, entering in any academic
building, etc. are also denied to students under suspension .Likewise, a student under suspension shall not
be allowed to enroll until his/her suspension shall have been fully served except when the period of
his/her registration. The period of suspension shall be counted as part of the academic residency
requirement of the student. If for any reason, the student was able to take the examination, or submit any
academic requirement during the effectively of suspension, such as examination or submission shall be
considered null and void.
Notice of suspension shall be furnished to the parents and/or guardians of the student and all the
colleges and departments concerned. All concerned faculty shall be notified of the suspension by their
respective Deans/Department Heads.
Not with standing the foregoing, nothing in these rules shall preclude the disciplining authorities
from imposing sanctions including, but not limited to, withdrawal of recognition of fraternities, sororities
and other student organizations under existing University rules and regulations.

APPENDIX E
A PRIMER ON ANTI-SEXUAL HARASSMENT
( REPUBLIC ACT NO.7877

What is sexual Harassment Under RA 7877?

It is a form of misconduct involving an act or a series of unwanted, unsolicited or uninvited acts
of demanding, Requesting or Requiring any sexual favor from another by a person or any other
individual who exercises authority, influence or moral ascendancy over another person or individual.

What is the policy of the state on sexual harassment?

Sexual harassment which has been declared unlawful in the work place, training, and education
environments will not be tolerated as it violates the dignity and human rights of a person.

What is the present law on sexual harassment and when did it become effective?
It is R.A 7877, an “ Act declaring Sexual Harassment, Unlawful in the employment, Education or
training Environment, and for other purposes”. It was approved on February 14, 1995, and became
effective March 5, 1995 fifteen days after its publication in the Malaya and Times Journal on February
18,1995.
What is the short title of the law?
“The Anti- Sexual Harassment Act of 1995”
In what setting/place does sexual harassment most commonly take place?
In the work, training or education environment.
Who can commit sexual harassment ?
Regardless of the sex of the potential offender and depending on the place where it is committed,
the following can be sexual harassers:
A. In the Employment or Work Environment
1. Employer
2. Employee
3. Manager
4 Supervisor
5. Agent of the employer
6. Any other person having authority, influence or moral ascendancy over another person.
B. In a training or Educational Environment
1. Teachers
2. Instructors
3. Professors
4. Coach
5. Trainor
6. Any other person having authority, influence or moral ascendancy over another

What are the specific acts constituting sexual harassment in the employment or work related environment
and what are the effects?
a) The demand, request or requirement for sexual favor is made for the following considerations:
1. as a condition for hiring or employment of an individual, or
2. In granting said individual favorable compensation, terms or conditions or employment, promotion
or privileges
b) The refusal of the demand, request or requirement for sexual favor will limit, classify or segregate
employee and would discriminate, deprive or diminish employment opportunities or otherwise adversely
affect said employee

How is the sexual harassment committed in an education or training environment?

a) The offender demands, request or otherwise requires sexual favor from the offender party;
b) Grant of sexual favors is made a condition for the giving of a passing grade or the granting of honors,
scholarship, or the payment of stipend, allowance or other benefits, privileges or considerations;
c) The sexual advances result an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment for the student, trainee or
apprentice;
d) the offended party is one who is under the care, custody, or supervision of the offender, or one whose
education, training, apprenticeship or tutorship is entrusted to the offender.

Examples of the offended party being under the care, custody or supervision of the offender.
a) ward with respect to his guardian
b) a person under custodial investigation with respect to the police investigating officer
c) a retardate in a mental institution with respect to the people charged with his/her care;
d) children in day care centers with respect to the social worker.

Examples of the offended party whose education, training, apprenticeship or tutorship is entrusted to the
offender.
a) a student respect to his teacher or professor
b) a seminarian/novice with respect to the supervisors and head of the institution
c) an athlete with respect to his/her coach
d) an apprentice/trainee in the office with respect to the employer.

What are the basic components of sexual harassment?

1. the act is unwelcome, uninvited or unsolicited;
2. It is repeated ( for light offenses );
3. It may be deliberated or done unconsciously ; or
4. It emphasizes a person’s sexuality over the role as a worker

Is the commission of a work related sexual harassment limited to the physical environment of the office?
No, it may be committed elsewhere such as:
1. The office itself
2. anywhere else as a result of work responsibilities or employment relations
3. at office related social functions
4. while on official business outside the office or during work related travel
5. at official conferences, for a symposia or training sessions
6. over, a telephone, cellular phone, fax machine, e-mail.
Who are the persons liable for sexual harassment?
1. any official who has authority, influence or moral ascendancy over another, or an employee, regardless
of sex.
2. any person who direct, or induces another to commit any of the acts of a sexual harassment defined in
the law or rules. ( Principal by induction)
3. anyone who cooperates in the commission of the sexual harassment by another without which it would
not have been committed .( Principal by indispensable Cooperation )

Under what forms may sexual harassment be committed?

The acts of sexual harassment may take any of the following forms:
a) Physical
i. Physical content or malicious touching
ii. Over sexual advances
iii. Unwelcome, improper or any unnecessary gesture of a sexual nature; or
iv. Any other suggestive expression or lewd insinuation.
b) Verbal, such as requests or demands for sexual favors or lurid remarks.
c) Use of objects, pictures, letters or written notes with bold persuasive sexual underpinnings and which
creates a hostile, offensive or intimidating work or training environment, which is annoying or disgusting
to the victim.

What are the duties imposed by law on heads of agencies relative to sexual harassment?

1. Prevent or deter the commission of acts of sexual harassment through an extensive awareness
campaign or informal education, research and survey of data to determine extent of the problem, the
profile of harassers and their victims and the forms sexual harassment takes and its consequences;

2. implement the procedures for the resolution, settlement or prosecution of acts of a sexual
harassment provided In these Rules;

3. create a committee on decorum and investigation of cases on sexual harassment; and,

4. furnish a copy of the Rules and Regulations to each of the officer or employee in the commission and
post a copy there of In two conspicuous locations in places of work or training.

What is the committee on decorum and investigation ( CODI )?

 It is a body in the agency charged with investigation of sexual harassment complaints. Its findings
and reports of investigation are recommendatory to the head of agency.

What are the functions of CODI ?

1. Receive the complaint, file the formal charge, investigate, and conduct hearings in accordance with
uniform Rules of Procedures in the Conduct of Administrative Investigation in the Civil Service
Commission for final decision. Said report shall be considered strictly condidential.

2. Conduct meetings with officers, employees and trainees to increase understanding and prevent
incidents of sexual harassment; and,

3. Recommend measures to the commission that will expedite the investigation and adjudication of
sexual harassment cases.

Are there also CODI in the regional offices ?

Yes, the authority to investigate and hear sexual harassment cases in the region shall devolve upon
the local committee which shall submit the report of investigation with its findings and recommendations
direct to the commission.

What happens when a member of the CODI is a complainant or respondent in a sexual harassment cases?
The member shall inhibit himself/herself from the deliberations of the committee.

Who are the members of CODI ?

The committee on Decorum and investigation shall be composed of the following:
a) Central committee

Chairman : A Director appointed by the commission for a term of one (1) year .

The CSC Focal point on women and Development

President, CSC Employee Association or In the Absence there of a representative

elected in a general assembly

An employee in the second level

An employee in the first level

b) Local Committee

The Regional Director as Chairman

 Equality Advocates ( EQUAD ) in the Regional Office

A representative of the Employee Association

An employee in the second level

An employee in the first level

The representatives of the First and Second Level employees in the Personnel selection Beard of this
Commission who have been elected in a general assembly of employees shall concurrently sit as
members of the Committee on Decorum and Investigation.

An existing Committee in the Commission or the Regional Offices, like the Personnel selection or the
Grievance Committee may act as the Committee on Decorum and Investigation, subject to the
designation of additional members who may sit there In only during meetings of the Committee on
Decorum.

When a member of the committee on Decorum and Investigation is a respondent in a sexual harassment
charge, said member should be inhibited from sitting in the Committee during the investigation and until
the final conclusion of the case.

What are the administrative penalties which may be imposed on a person found guilty of sexual
harassment?
The penalty, which may be imposed, will depend on the gravity and seriousness of the offense.
The penalties for lights offenses, less grave offenses to grave offenses will range from Reprimand or Fine
or Suspension for ten days to Dismissal at the discretion of the disciplining authority.
What is the liability of the head of office who fails to act on any complaint of sexual harassment after
being informed there of?
He can be charged for neglect of Duty and penalized according to the table of penalties prescribed by the
commission

What should a complaint for sexual harassment be filled?

Within three (3) years from the commission of the act; otherwise, the same shall be deemed to have
prescribed.
What are the remedies available to the victim of sexual harassment?
The victim may file a complaint
a) before the committee on Decorum and Investigation
b) before the court having jurisdiction there of
c) before the appropriate court in an independent civil action for damages.
Can a victim of sexual harassment file an action in court despite the imposition of administrative sanction
against the offender?
Yes, because administrative sanction is not a bar to prosecution in the proper courts for unlawful acts of
sexual harassment. Neither shall the victim be precluded from filling a separate and independent action
for damages and other affirmative relief.
What are the penalties for violations of this law?
Any person who commits sexual harassment shall upon conviction, be penalized by imprisonment of not
less than one (1) month nor more than six (6) months, or a fine of not less ten thousand pesos
((P10,000.00) nor more than twenty thousand pesos (P 20,000.00) or both such fine and imprisonment, at
the discretion of the court.
What are some of the steps that a victim can do it sexually harassed?

∙ Be prepared. It is always helpful to think about what you might do if it happens to you.
You may be able to react better.

∙ If possible , tell the harraser to stop in the presence of a friendly witness, if any, and say
that you do not like what he or she is doing.Emphasize that it is not welcome.

∙ If the person is another worker, someone who works in your boss, ask that person to help
stop whatever is being done to you if the harasser refuses to stop.

∙ If you can, write down what happened to you and when it happened. If anyone was
around at that time and might have been seen what went on, write down their names. Also, keep note
about what you did at that time.

∙ Keep a record of efficiency or merit citations to disprove later alligations of incompetence

by the harraser

∙ It is a good idea to complain in writing. When you do this include the details. Ask for a
written response. Be sure to keep a copy of what you wrote and any response you receive.

How can one prevent sexual Hrassment?

Hold awareness raising session on Sexual Harassment.

Discourage sexist or lewd jokes at the expense of women in the workplace.

Create an atmosphere In the workplace that promotes the dignity and self-esteem of employees.
Attend lectures, symposiums workshops on issues pertaining to women and disadvantaged groups.
Enlist the support and assistance of women NGOs.
Write on the issue more frequently to generate interest and awareness on the problem.
Those in management and executive positions should conduct themselves in a friendly, discreet and
highly professional manner to prevent mis understanding.

Sexual harassers sre often repeat offenders. They usually have a modus operandi, and use the same style
and even the same words in wooing; propositioning threir victims.
It is therefore important for the victims to talk about experience to other colleagues in the workplace.
Chances are that other victims may have experienced the same conduct from the same person.

How can one distinguish sexual harassment for a compliment?

A compliment produces pleasant feelings that one would naturally wish the interaction to go on. Sexual
Harassment is an unacceptable behaviour which causes expression of outrage and discomfort that one
wants to shrik away from or put a stop to it. Such act causes great embarassment, humiliation and a
feeling of being violated.

Oftentimes a woman victim is blamed for bringing on the sexual harassment on her person precisely
because of the clothes she wears or the way she behaves or moves around which allegedly provoked the
unwanted behaviour. Will these justify sexual harrasment?
No, a mini skirt and plunging necklines are not sufficient provocation to justify sexually harassing
bahaviour. Why should a man be provoked by a woman dress? That is too shallow an excuse.

How can male boses protect themselves from possible fabricated charges, or even legitimate charges that
stemmed from an inadvertent offenses?

Rina Jimenez- David says “ Unless in doubt, ask, or better yet, don’t. Be sensitive to nuances of
behaviour and to your subordinates’ attitudes towards sexual matters. Never take anything for granted.
Behave scrupulously with job applicants, contenders for promotions/raises or who might have cause to be
displeased or disappointed.
To avoid suspicion or any malicous talk, all officials and directors in the commission who hold offices
within an all wall enclosure ( no glass windows) shoulod maintain an open door policy or keep glass
windows uncovered so employees can see them from outside.
Should bosses invite staff to dinner or lunch dates and not run the risk being charged with sexual
harassment?
It depends if the person invited is an applicant for a job, or is for promotions or a salary raise and refusal
to accept the invitation would mean her not getting the job, promotion or raise, then the implicit
consideration for the invitation is quite clear, otherwise, if the lunch/dinner invitations is simply to share a
meal and conversation with the regular staff, there is nothing wrong with that.
Will the “joke only” defense on the part of the harasser justify the unwelcome behaviour?
No, whether an act is considered sexual harrasment is determined by a reason victim’s part and did she/he
feel humuliated by it. If the victim felt it did, then it was sexual harassment.