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    The document discusses the situation of women in the Philippines and the government's policies on gender. It notes that while Filipino women have achieved advancements in education and professional roles, they also face issues like domestic violence, economic disadvantages, and exploitation of overseas workers. The government accords high priority to gender equality as seen in its constitution, laws against discrimination and violence, and high rankings on the Global Gender Gap Index. However, thousands still suffer abuses. The document outlines some of the key laws passed to protect women, including acts against rape, sexual harassment, anti-violence, and anti-trafficking. It emphasizes the constitutional protections for women's equality before the law.

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    The document discusses the situation of women in the Philippines and the government's policies on gender. It notes that while Filipino women have achieved advancements in education and professional roles, they also face issues like domestic violence, economic disadvantages, and exploitation of overseas workers. The government accords high priority to gender equality as seen in its constitution, laws against discrimination and violence, and high rankings on the Global Gender Gap Index. However, thousands still suffer abuses. The document outlines some of the key laws passed to protect women, including acts against rape, sexual harassment, anti-violence, and anti-trafficking. It emphasizes the constitutional protections for women's equality before the law.

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    The document discusses the situation of women in the Philippines and the government's policies on gender. It notes that while Filipino women have achieved advancements in education and professional roles, they also face issues like domestic violence, economic disadvantages, and exploitation of overseas workers. The government accords high priority to gender equality as seen in its constitution, laws against discrimination and violence, and high rankings on the Global Gender Gap Index. However, thousands still suffer abuses. The document outlines some of the key laws passed to protect women, including acts against rape, sexual harassment, anti-violence, and anti-trafficking. It emphasizes the constitutional protections for women's equality before the law.

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    Lecture 2 (Ge 11)

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    The document discusses the situation of women in the Philippines and the government's policies on gender. It notes that while Filipino women have achieved advancements in education and professional roles, they also face issues like domestic violence, economic disadvantages, and exploitation of overseas workers. The government accords high priority to gender equality as seen in its constitution, laws against discrimination and violence, and high rankings on the Global Gender Gap Index. However, thousands still suffer abuses. The document outlines some of the key laws passed to protect women, including acts against rape, sexual harassment, anti-violence, and anti-trafficking. It emphasizes the constitutional protections for women's equality before the law.

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    LECTURE 2

    Government Policy
    on Gender and the
    National Machinery
    Women’s Situation in the Philippines
    The current situation of women in the Philippines is best
    described as having sharp contradictions. Filipino women
    may be considered as one of the most advanced vis-à-vis
    the women in other countries, in the areas of academic,
    professional, politics and legislation. However, they also
    suffer from domestic violence, economic disadvantages,
    discrimination at the workplace, exploitation as migrant
    workers, and as prostituted women and displacement
    brought about by the intermittent wars in conflict affected
    areas in the Philippines.
    The Philippines accords high priority to the promotion of gender
    equality. It is one of the few countries with gender provision in its
    Constitution, and one of the earliest signatories to the Convention
    on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women
    (CEDAW). It also signed the Millennium Declaration, wherein
    gender equality plays an integral role in the achievement of the
    Millennium Development Goals. On top of the international
    commitments, the Philippines has a long list of laws and policies
    promoting gender equality. The Philippines also has a vibrant
    women’s movement which is recognized for its work in the
    international and national levels.
    Out of 115 countries in 2006 and 128 countries in 2007, the Philippines
    consistently ranked number 6 in the World Economic Forum initiated
    Global Gender Gap Index, “the Philippines , along with Sri Lanka
    remain distinctive for being the only Asian countries in the top 20 of
    the rankings”. “The Philippines is once again the only country in Asia
    to have closed the gender gap on both education and health and is one
    of only six in the world to have done so.” The Philippines’ scores on
    political empowerment improved further, as did some of its economic
    indicators such as estimated income, labor force participation and
    income equality for similar work.” Further, in the latest survey
    conducted by the Grant Thornton International, it was found out that
    the “Philippines is the only country in the world where women have
    parity to men in senior management roles”
    In spite of the remarkable achievements mentioned above,
    thousands of Filipino women suffer from sex and other gender-
    based abuses. The most common form of gender-based violence in
    the Philippines is domestic violence, followed by rape. One of the
    most common forms of domestic violence is wife battering. Wife
    battering is not limited to physical violence but also includes verbal
    and psychological abuse. Violence against women persist because of
    the patriarchal views, values and practices which are still prevalent
    in Philippine Society and are replicated in many ways by several
    institutions like the Catholic Church, fundamentalist Christian and
    Muslim religious groups, media, education and government itself.
    The Philippine Population Commission has noted the increasing
    feminization of migration as more and more women are leaving
    the country to work abroad. A huge number of women are
    deployed as laborers and unskilled workers (mostly as domestic
    helpers). Female Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) incur
    more costs and face greater risks compared to their male OFWs
    counterparts. They are subjected to discrimination, trafficking,
    prostitution and degrading jobs. They are also prone to human
    rights abuses, reproductive health problems and violence. While
    Filipino women suffer the same domestic violence, and
    economic disadvantage
    Government Policy
    on Gender
    In the past two decades, the Philippines did
    well in promoting gender equality and
    women’s empowerment. These are evident in
    the inclusion of gender equality principles in
    development programs and processes and
    legislative reforms.
    In the area of legislative reforms, the Philippines
    has also ensured the protection of women
    against economic, social and political forms of
    discrimination. The country passed important
    laws like the Rape Victim Assistance and
    Protection Act of 1998, Anti Sexual Harassment
    Act of 1995 and the Anti-Violence Against
    Women and Their Children Act of 2004.
    Violence against women
    1. Anti-Violence Against Women and Their
    Children Act (Republic Act (RA) 9262),
    2. Anti-Rape Law (RA 8353),
    3. Rape-Victim Assistance and Protection Act (RA
    8505),
    4. Anti-Sexual Harassment Law (RA 7877),
    5. Anti-Trafficking of Persons Act 2003 (RA 9208)
    Constitutional Protections:
    ● The Philippines has many constitutional
    and legislative protections for women;
    particularly in the area of violence against
    women.
    ● The 1987 Philippine Constitution in article
    II, section 14 maintains that the State,
    "recognizes the role of women in nation
    building and shall ensure the fundamental
    equality before the law of women and
    men."
    ● The Revised Penal code of the Philippines,
    Republic Act No. 3815. Article 245 of the
    Act holds that where any police officer or
    warden immorally or indecently advances
    to a woman under his watch, that officer or
    warden will be charged and could face
    suspension or disqualification of his post.
    ● The Republic Act No. 7877, also known as the
    Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995. This Act
    applies to all persons, but at the same time
    offers particularly progressive provisions for
    the protection of women and children who are
    particularly vulnerable in this area. This Act
    declares the unlawfulness of sexual
    harassment in employment, education and
    training environments.
    ● The Republic Act No. 9710, also known as the Magna
    Carta of Women of 2009. Section 2 of the Act holds that,
    "the state realizes the equality of men and women entails
    the abolition of the unequal structures and practices that
    perpetuate discrimination and inequality." It goes on to
    state that the realization of this can be achieved through
    appropriate plans, policies, mechanisms, to achieve
    equality and freedom from sex-based discrimination.
    ● The Republic Act 10354, also known as the Responsible
    Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012. Section
    2 holds and emphasizes the importance of the equal
    protection of both the lives of women and the lives of
    unborn women from conception. It goes onto recognize
    and guarantee the promotion of gender equality and
    equity, women's empowerment and that the dignity of
    health be classified as a human rights concern and social
    responsibility.
    That’s All for
    Today!

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