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What is the primary focus of Section 14 of Article XIII of the Philippine Constitution regarding women?
What is the primary focus of Section 14 of Article XIII of the Philippine Constitution regarding women?
What significant date is declared as National Women's Day in the Philippines?
What significant date is declared as National Women's Day in the Philippines?
Which Act specifically addresses the unlawful pairing of Filipino women to foreign nationals for marriage?
Which Act specifically addresses the unlawful pairing of Filipino women to foreign nationals for marriage?
What does RA 7600 provide for new mothers and infants?
What does RA 7600 provide for new mothers and infants?
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Which legislation aims to enhance the maternity benefits for women workers in the private sector?
Which legislation aims to enhance the maternity benefits for women workers in the private sector?
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What is the primary purpose of RA 7877 of 1995?
What is the primary purpose of RA 7877 of 1995?
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Which Act provides benefits and privileges specifically for solo parents and their children?
Which Act provides benefits and privileges specifically for solo parents and their children?
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What is the focus of RA 9208 of 2003?
What is the focus of RA 9208 of 2003?
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Study Notes
Philippine Laws Concerning Women
- Philippine Constitution (Art. XIII, Section 14): Protects working women, ensuring safe and healthy working conditions, considering maternal functions, and enabling them to reach their full potential.
Specific Acts
- R.A 6725 (1989): Prohibits discrimination against women in employment conditions.
- R.A 6949 (1990): Declares March 8th as National Women's Day.
- R.A 6955 (1990): Criminalizes the unlawful practices of forced marriage arrangements between Filipino women and foreign nationals.
- R.A 6972 (1990): Establishes barangay-based day care centers, enabling women to participate in other activities like employment or education.
- R.A 7192 (1992): Promotes women's equal involvement in national development.
- R.A 7322 (1992): Increases maternity benefits for women in the private sector.
- R.A 7600 (1992): Creates government and private environments conducive to the needs of mothers and newborns, emphasizing rooming-in and breastfeeding.
- R.A 7688 (1994): Ensures women's representation in the Social Security Commission.
- R.A 7877 (1995): Criminalizes sexual harassment in employment, education, and training environments.
- R.A 7882 (1995): Aims to support women-owned small businesses to maximize the female labor force's potential.
- R.A 8353 (1997): Recategorizes rape as a crime against persons.
- R.A 8369 (1997): Grants family courts exclusive jurisdiction over child and family cases.
- R.A 8505 (1998): Creates a system for protecting and assisting rape victims.
- R.A 8972 (2000): Provides benefits for single parents and their children.
- R.A 9208 (2003): Implements policies to eliminate human trafficking, especially targeting women and children.
- R.A 9262 (2004): Criminalizes violence against women and children, protecting them in marital, dating, or common-law relationships.
- R.A 10354 (2012): Establishes a national directive on responsible parenthood and reproductive health.
- R.A 9710 (Magna Carta of Women): Aims to remove discrimination against women and promote their rights, especially in marginalized sectors.
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This quiz explores key Philippine laws that protect and promote the rights of women, including constitutional provisions and specific acts. Understand the significance of legislation such as R.A 6725, R.A 6949, and others that shape the landscape for women's rights in the Philippines.
