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Bill seeks review of rules on reckless imprudence
The country’s road safety laws must be reviewed to address the liability of drivers in cases of traffic violations and accidents, a lawmaker from Bukidnon said yesterday, citing the high number of vehicular crashes in Metro Manila......»»
‘Government should help exporters hurdle EU barriers’
The government must seek the removal of some trade barriers imposed by the European states to allow exporters to maximize the opportunities of the country’s prospective free trade agreement with Europe, an industry group said......»»
TikTok facing ban in America; penalized $384 million in Europe
The US House of Reps has passed a bill to ban TikTok unless it cuts ties to Communist China. Chinese parent ByteDance must sell TikTok to another nationality in six months or be shut down......»»
Ex K-pop star Jung Joon Young released after 5-year rape, spycam sentence
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Muntinlupa to penalize vulgar, sexist people
Muntinlupa City Mayor Ruffy Biazon yesterday signed an ordinance that bans catcalling, whistling, unwanted sexual advances, misogynistic and homophobic slurs. The measure, known as the “Respect for Fellow Muntinlupeño Ordinance” also prohibits gender-based sexual harassment in workplaces, educational and training institutions and online. “Vulgar or rude people are not welcome in Muntinlupa!” Biazon said in Filipino during the ceremonial signing of the ordinance enforcing provisions of Republic Act 11313, or the Safe Spaces Act. “This ordinance is a step towards creating a safe and respectful environment for all Muntinlupeños,” he added. The ordinance defines gender-based sexual harassment as “any unwanted and uninvited sexual actions or remarks against any person, regardless of the motive for committing such action or remarks.” It also defines the different forms of gender-based sexual harassment, including catcalling, shouting or making unwanted sexual comments to a person in a public place. Also penalized by the ordinance is whistling or making sound to get a person’s attention in a sexual manner. Making unwanted sexual advances is also not allowed in the city. On the other hand, misogynistic, transphobic, homophobic and sexist slurs refer to the use of derogatory language to insult or demean a person based on gender, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The penalties under the Safe Spaces Act, on the other hand, vary depending on the severity of the offense. For gender-based sexual harassment, the penalties are as follows: First offense: Fine of not less than P10,000 and community service of 12 hours, inclusive of attendance to a gender sensitivity seminar. Second offense: Fine of not less than P15,000 or imprisonment of not less than six months but not more than one year, or both. Third and subsequent offenses: Fine of not less than P20,000 or imprisonment of not less than one year but not more than two years, or both. For online sexual harassment, the penalties under RA 11313 are as follows: First offense: Fine of not less than P100,000 and imprisonment of not less than 6 months but not more than 2 years. Second and subsequent offenses: Fine of not less than P200,000 or imprisonment of not less than 2 years but not more than 4 years, or both. In addition to the above penalties, the Safe Spaces Act also provides for administrative sanctions, such as suspension or termination of employment, for employers who fail to implement the law’s provisions. The post Muntinlupa to penalize vulgar, sexist people appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Catcalling, wolf-whistling may land a person in jail in Mandaue if …
MANDAUE CITY, CEBU, Philippines — Catcalling and wolf-whistling or any sexual slur directed at a person may land a person in jail in Mandaue City if the proposed Safe Spaces Ordinance will be passed in the City Council on third reading. The proposed ordinance, which is a localized version of the Safe Spaces Act or […] The post Catcalling, wolf-whistling may land a person in jail in Mandaue if … appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»