Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

13384

House Bill No.

Introduced by GABRIELA Women's Party Representatives
EMERENCIANA A. DE JESUS and LUZVIMINDA C. ILAGAN

AN ACT AMENDING TITLE FOUR OF BOOK FOUR OF THE LABOR CODE
OF THE PHILIPPINES PROVIDING FOR WOMEN AND GENDER EDUCATION
IN THE WORKPLACE

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:

SECTION 1. Title. Title Four of Book Four of the Labor Code of the Philippines is amended

to read as follows:

"ART. 210, Adult education. -Every employer shall render assistance in the
establishment and operation of adult education programs for their workers and
employees as preseribed by regulations jointly approved by the Department of Labor
and Employment and the Department of Education; Culture-and Sports

"ART. 210-A. Women and gender education. Every employer is required
to give their workers and employees free annual education seminars on
women's rights, welfare, development and gender equality, Republic Act
No. 7877 or the “Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995" and Republic Act
No. 9208 or the "Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003" in the
workplace using participatory and non-formal education modules
prescribed by the Philippine Commission on Women and women's
organizations, training and resource centers and institutes,



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1384

House Bill No.

Introduced by GABRIELA Women's Party Representatives
EMERENCIANA A. DE JESUS and LUZVIMINDA C. ILAGAN

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Non-government and women's organizations have endeavored for the past several
decades to raise public consciousness on women workers’ rights, welfare and development
and gender equality in view of a preponderance of cases of sexual harassment and
discrimination against women in the workplace.

While these initiatives are recognized, lauded, encouraged and supported, it is
government that should be primarily responsible for women and gender equality education in
conformity with the Constitution's mandate.

This bill addresses the need for government to enforce the promotion and protection
of women workers’ rights, welfare and development and gender equality through education
seminars in the workplace.

A citizenry aware and enlightened on women's rights, welfare and development and
gender equality is better equipped to promote and protect women, prevent crimes against
women of all ages and eliminate gender and sex discrimination and inequality.

‘The approval of this bill is earnestly and urgently sought.

(Ose aes “
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SECTION 2. Repealing Clause. -All laws, decrees, executive orders, proclamations, rules
and regulations, and other issuance or parts thereof, inconsistent with the provisions of this
Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 3. Separabitity Clause. -If, for any reason, any section or provision of this Act is
held unconstitutional or invalid, the other sections or provisions hereof shall not be affected
thereby.

SECTION 4. Effectivity Clause. -This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from its
publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspapers of general
circulation whichever comes earlier.

Approved,