Women
EXPANDED ANTI-VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN (E-VAWC) ACT
The Expanded Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children (E-VAWC) Act aims to define electronic violence against women and children, provide protective measures, and establish penalties for violations. It amends the existing Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act to include provisions addressing online harassment and abuse.
EXPANDING THE PROHIBITED ACTS OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN
This bill aims to expand the prohibited acts of discrimination against women in the workplace by amending the Labor Code of the Philippines. It seeks to ensure equal treatment of female employees in terms of pay, promotions, and other employment benefits, and introduces penalties for violations.
RECOGNIZING THE FOREIGN DECREE OF TERMINATION OF MARRIAGE
This bill aims to recognize foreign decrees of termination of marriage for Filipino citizens and allow their registration with the Philippine Civil Registry, amending the Family Code to eliminate the need for separate judicial recognition.
GENDER EQUALITY (AMENDING DISCRIMINATORY PROVISIONS AGAINST WOMEN)
This bill aims to promote gender equality by amending discriminatory provisions against women in the Family Code and the Revised Penal Code. It seeks to ensure equal treatment of spouses in marriage, equal parental authority, and equitable choice in surnames, while repealing outdated laws that discriminate against women.