Philippine Gender Equality Laws
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What percentage of the lower house should be represented by the party-list system according to the 1987 Constitution?

  • 40%
  • 10%
  • 30%
  • 20% (correct)

What is the primary aim of Article 13 Section 14 of the 1987 Constitution?

  • To protect women from gender-based violence
  • To promote women's involvement in micro and cottage business enterprises
  • To ensure women's representation in local legislative councils
  • To provide safe and healthful working conditions for women (correct)

Which law provides for the creation of women-oriented or women-based parties to compete under the party-list system?

  • 1987 Constitution
  • Local Government Code of 1991
  • Party List Law (correct)
  • Gender Equality Act

What is the primary focus of the Local Government Code of 1991 in terms of gender equality?

<p>Election of sectoral representation, including women, in local legislative councils (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of the 1987 Constitution in terms of women's representation in the legislature?

<p>To ensure women's representation in the legislature through the party-list system (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sector is identified in the Party List Law as one of the sectors to be represented in the legislature?

<p>Women (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the Women in Nation Building Law?

<p>Promoting women as full and equal partners in development (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which law specifies the provision of special facilities for women in the workplace?

<p>Labor Code (1998) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Republic Act 7688 (1994)?

<p>Giving representation to women in social security commission (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which law addresses gender-based discrimination in employment?

<p>Labor Code (1998) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of the Women in Nation Building Law in terms of government resources?

<p>To utilize a substantial portion of resources to support women's programs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sector is identified in the law as benefiting from various promotions of gender equality?

<p>Women (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Philippine NGO Beijing Score Board?

<p>To monitor the government's implementation of the Beijing Platform for Action (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a power-enhancing mechanism for women's involvement in civil society?

<p>Organizing along gender-specific issues and formation of all-women groups (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the feminist movement that has trailblazed women advocacies in the Philippines?

<p>PILIPINA (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the KILOS KABARO (Act Sisters Coalition)?

<p>Trailblazing women advocacies in policies and legislations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the network that focuses on women in politics?

<p>Ugnayan ng Kababaihan sa Pulitika (UKP-Network of Women in Politics) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the National Steering Committee (NSC) of the NGOs for the United Nations Fourth World Conference on Women?

<p>To lead in the national monitoring of the government's implementation of the Beijing Platform for Action (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Party-list system representation

A legal provision requiring 20% of the lower house of Congress to be elected through the party-list system.

Article 13 Section 14 of the 1987 Constitution

To ensure safe and healthy working conditions for women in the workplace.

Party List Law

A law facilitating the establishment of political parties focused on women’s concerns.

Local Government Code of 1991

To provide a platform for women's participation in local government through sector-based representation.

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The 1987 Constitution's objective for women's representation

To guarantee women’s representation in the legislature through the party-list system.

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Women

One of the sectors designated for representation in the legislature under the Party List Law.

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Women in Nation Building Law

The main focus of the Women in Nation Building Law is to empower women to be equal partners in society.

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Labor Code (1998)

A law that provides special facilities and amenities for women in the workplace.

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Republic Act 7688 (1994)

This law ensures women’s representation in the Social Security Commission.

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Gender-based discrimination in labor law

A key provision of the Labor Code that prohibits discrimination based on gender in employment.

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Women in Nation Building Law's resource allocation

To utilize a large portion of government resources to support programs specifically designed for women.

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Gender equality beneficiaries

Women are designated as the primary beneficiaries of various initiatives promoting gender equality.

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Philippine NGO Beijing Score Board

A tool for monitoring the government’s adherence to the Beijing Platform for Action, an international framework for women’s rights.

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Empowerment mechanism for women in civil society

Organizing around women-specific issues and forming all-women groups.

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PILIPINA

A feminist movement pioneering women’s advocacies in the Philippines.

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KILOS KABARO (Act Sisters Coalition)

A coalition of women advocates focusing on influencing policies and legislation.

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Ugnayan ng Kababaihan sa Pulitika (UKP-Network of Women in Politics)

A network that centers women's participation in politics.

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National Steering Committee (NSC) of NGOs for the United Nations Fourth World Conference on Women

The leading force in overseeing the government’s implementation of the Beijing Platform for Action in the Philippines.

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