What Is RA 7877 In The Philippines?

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AN ACT DECLARING SEXUAL HARASSMENT UNLAWFUL IN THE EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION OR TRAINING ENVIRONMENT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

What is Republic No 7877?

7877. AN

ACT DECLARING SEXUAL HARASSMENT UNLAWFUL IN THE

.

EMPLOYMENT, EDUACATION OR TRAINING ENVIRONMENT

, AND. FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

What is the purpose of RA 7877?

RA 7877 mandates that the employer or the head of the work-related,

educational or training environment or institution must provide the procedures for the resolution, settlement or prosecution of acts of sexual harassment

. The employer must create a committee on decorum and investigation of cases on sexual harassment.

What is the difference between RA 7877 and RA 11313?

The main difference between the sexual harassment under RA 7877 and RA 11313 is

that under the former law, consent by the victim is immaterial

. … Therefore, the employee or trainee is not in a position to freely act or give meaningful consent. Such imbalance of power is presumed not to exist under RA 11313.

What does it mean against one who is under the care custody or supervision of the offender?

Against one who is under the care, custody or supervision of the offender; Against one whose education, training, apprenticeship, or tutorship is entrusted to

the offender

; … When the sexual advances result in an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment for the student, trainee or apprentice.

What is RA 9710 all about?

9710)? The Magna Carta of Women is

comprehensive women’s human rights law

that seeks to eliminate discrimination against women by recognizing, protecting, fulfilling and promoting the rights of Filipino women, especially those in marginalized sector.

What is RA 7836 all about?

Republic Act 7836: Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act of 1994. AN

ACT TO STRENGTHEN THE REGULATION AND SUPERVISION OF THE PRACTICE OF TEACHING IN THE PHILIPPINES AND PRESCRIBING A LICENSURE EXAMINATION FOR TEACHERS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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What is Republic No 9231?

9231, An

Act Providing For The Elimination Of The Worst Forms Of Child Labor And Affording Stronger Protection For The Working Child

, Amending For This Purpose Republic Act No. 7610, As Amended, Otherwise Known as the “Special Protection Of Children Against Child Abuse, Exploitation And Discrimination Act”, 2003.

What is Republic No 8049?

The Anti-Hazing Act of 1995, officially designated as Republic Act No. 8049, is

a Philippine law that regulates the acts of hazing and other initiation rites in fraternities and sororities in the country

. It prohibits and penalizes physical harm and violence in such practices.

What is Republic Act No 10173?

signed into law Republic Act (RA) 10173 or the

Data Privacy Act of 2012

. This law aims to protect the fundamental right of privacy of communication while ensuring free flow of information to promote innovation and growth. (

What is the importance of RA 11313?

In April 2019, President Rodrigo Duterte signed into law Republic Act No. 11313 (known as the “Safe Spaces Act”) with the aim of

ensuring the equality, security, and safety of every individual

, in both private and public spaces, including online and in workplaces.

When was the Republic Act 7877 approved?

WHEREAS, R.A. 7877, An Act Declaring Sexual Harassment Unlawful in the Employment, Education or Training Environment and for other purposes, was enacted on February 14, 1995 and became effective on

March 5, 1995

, fifteen days after its publication in the Malaya and Times Journal on February 18, 1995.

What are the 3 types of harassment?

  • Verbal/Written.
  • Physical.
  • Visual.

What is the title of the section 3 of RA 7877?

Towards this end, all forms of sexual harassment in the employment, education or training environment are hereby declared unlawful. SEC. 3.

Work, Education or Training-related Sexual Harassment Defined

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What is Safe Space Act?

The Safe Spaces Act defines

gender–based sexual harassment in streets, public spaces, online, workplaces, and educational and training institutions

. The law penalizes all forms of sexual harassment in streets and public spaces, as well as in online spaces.

What is RA 7610 in the Philippines?

Republic Act 7610:

Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act

. AN ACT PROVIDING FOR STRONGER DETERRENCE AND SPECIAL PROTECTION AGAINST CHILD ABUSE, EXPLOITATION AND DISCRIMINATION, PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR ITS VIOLATION AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

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