RA 7877 (Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995)
Under RA 7877,
work, education, or training related sexual harassment is “committed by an
employer, employee, manager, supervisor, agent of the employer, teacher,
instructor, professor, coach, trainer, or any person who, having authority,
influence or moral ascendancy over another in a work or training or education
environment, demands, requests or otherwise requires any sexual favor from the
other, regardless of whether the demand, request or requirement for submission
is accepted or not by the object of said act.”
Any person who violates the provisions of the law shall be penalized by imprisonment of not less than one (1) month nor more than six (6) months, or a fine of not less than Ten Thousand Pesos (P10,000) nor more than Twenty Thousand Pesos (P20,000), or both such fine and imprisonment at the discretion of the court. Any act arising from the violation of the provisions of this Act shall prescribe in three (3) years.
The Anti-Sexual
Harassment Act of 1995, or Republic Act 7877, is a law that forbids sexual
harassment of workers, students, and trainees in all workplaces, educational
institutions, and training facilities. Any unwanted sexual approach, request,
or action that interferes with someone's ability to get employment, educational
benefits, or working conditions is considered sexual harassment. It emphasizes
how important it is for those in authority—like employers, managers, and
teachers—to stop and deal with this kind of behavior. In both work and
educational settings, this is important for ensuring that everyone truly feels
appreciated, safe, and shielded from sexual misbehavior.
RA 11313 (Safe Spaces Act) in 2019
The law covers all forms of gender-based sexual harassment (GBSH) committed in public spaces, educational or training institutions, workplace, as well as online space. GBSH in street and public spaces is defined as acts which are committed through any unwanted and uninvited sexual actions or remarks against any person regardless of the motive for committing such action or remarks.
The penalty of online GBSH violation is prisons correctional
in its medium period (imprisonment of six (6) months and one (1) day to two (2)
years and four (4) months) or a fine of not less than one hundred thousand
pesos (PHP 100,000.00) but not more than five hundred thousand pesos (PHP
500,000.00), or both, at the discretion of the court. If the perpetrator is a
juridical person, its license or franchise shall be automatically deemed
revoked, and the persons liable shall be the officers thereof, including the
editor or reporter in the case of print media, and the station manager, editor
and broadcaster in the case of broadcast media. An alien (foreigner) who
commits gender-based online sexual harassment shall be subjected to deportation
proceedings after serving sentence and payment of fines.
The "Safe Spaces Act," often referred to as the "Bawal Bastos Law," is Republic Act No. 11313. It addresses sexual harassment based on gender in public places, online, at work, and in educational or training facilities. By addressing sexual harassment in peer-to-peer and public encounters in addition to hierarchical connections, it broadens the protection beyond RA 7877. All people, regardless of gender, are guaranteed protection from harassment under the law, including vulgar gestures, online abuse, and catcalling. It encourages a society that values equality, respect, and everyone's safety.
References:
https://pcw.gov.ph/faq-republic-act-7877-anti-sexual-harassment-act-of-1995/
https://prezi.com/p/m51u-m9f0uzf/ra-7877/
https://pcw.gov.ph/faq-republic-act-no-11313/
https://su.edu.ph/republic-act-11313-safe-spaces-act/
Your title is very bold and eyecatching!
ReplyDelete