Giving more teeth to sexual harassment law

By The Editorial Board

Mar 07, 2023 12:10 am

ONE concrete measure that lawmakers can pass in March, which is Women's Month, is a bill seeking to amend Republic Act (RA) 11313, or the 'Safe Spaces Act.' Rep. Arlene Brosas of Gabriela Women's Party has filed House Bill (HB) 7376, which pushes for stiffer penalties for sexual harassment in the workplace, including schools and training institutions.

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