SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC

OF THE PHILIPPINES

First Regular Session

SENATE

S. B. No. 1881

Introduced by:

Senator Yannie Lace Colis, Senator Cathleen Anne Bontuyan, Senator Honey Grace Caputolan,
Senator Clint Harpy Densing, Senator Jasmin Montecillo, Senator Alisa Brigoli, Senator Elizabeth
Colao, Senator Aldin Rotilles, Senator Ariel Agustino, Senator Roselito Romo, Senator John
Robert Mauro

AN ACT IN PROMOTING AND ESTABLISHING A GENDER EQUAL IN THE

PHILIPPINES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Philippines are known as the world’s 7th most gender- equal society. But, still there are
provinces in the Philippines that didn’t practice this trait. That’s why Philippines remain to be in
the 7th place of the gender gap index. There’s a need in promotion for the awareness of all about
having a fair treatment to any sexes. Also, not all times man is better than woman. There’s some
work for man is done by woman. The world is facing an acute misuse of talent by not acting
faster to tackle gender inequality, which could put economic growth at risk and deprive
economies of the opportunity to develop.

In view of the foregoing, approval of this measure is earnestly sought.

CATHLEEN ANNE BONTUYAN ALISA BRIGOLI JOHN ROBERT MAURO

YANNIE LACE COLIS ELIZABETH COLAO ROSELITO ROMO

HONEY GRACE CAPUTOLAN ALDIN ROTILLES

CLINT HARPY DENSING JASMIN MONTECILLO

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC

OF THE PHILIPPINES

First Regular Session

SENATE

S. B. No. 1881

Introduced by:

Senator Yannie Lace Colis, Senator Cathleen Anne Bontuyan, Senator Honey Grace Caputolan,
Senator Clint Harpy Densing, Senator Jasmin Montecillo, Senator Alisa Brigoli, Senator Elizabeth
Colao, Senator Aldin Rotilles, Senator Ariel Agustino, Senator Roselito Romo, Senator John
Robert Mauro

AN ACT IN PROMOTING AND ESTABLISHING AWARENESS OF GENDER

EQUALITY IN THE PHILIPPINES

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress

assembled:

SECTION 1. Short Title – This Act shall be known as the “Gender Equality Act of 2017”.

SECTION 2. Statement of Policy and Objectives – The Philippine Constitution of 1987 provides
that a State shall adopt an integrated and comprehensive approach to gender equality which shall
endeavor to make essential steps in promoting awareness to all citizens of the Philippines. It is
also the policy of the State to provide materials for advertisements so that the information will
reach to the people.

SECTION 3. Gender Equality – both sexes must be treated fairly, it may be a boy or a girl. A
few of us often to underestimate other people because of their gender and sexuality. Even in
finding jobs, most of the applicants are rejected because companies tend to think that they lack
on skills. Thinking that a man should be doing construction, no woman can do like what man can
do.

SECTION 4. Means in Promoting and Creating Awareness- The government can develop ways
in advertising this act. It could be through media- television, radio, and newspaper. It is also
possible to conduct an orientation and seminar to give knowledge to people.

SECTION 5. Benefits of Gender Equality- Gender equality can give good benefits for both the
said sexes. It can create peace and order of our country. Not just that, camaraderie and
brotherhood will be possible if this Act is realized.