GAD Laws

Question 1

Enacted to prevent and penalize gender-based street harassment, sexual harassment, and other forms of sexual violence in public spaces. It mandates the establishment of safe spaces and ensures mechanisms for reporting and responding to cases of harassment.

Answer 1

Republic Act No. 11313 – Safe Spaces Act

Question 2

This landmark legislation seeks to eliminate discrimination against women by recognizing, protecting, fulfilling, and promoting their rights. It mandates the integration of gender perspectives in policies, plans, and programs of all agencies.

Answer 2

Republic Act No. 9710 - The Magna Carta of Women

Question 3

Provides female workers in the public and private sectors with longer maternity leave benefits, ensuring mothers can recover from childbirth and bond with their newborns without fear of losing their jobs or income.

Answer 3

Republic Act No. 11210 – 105-Day Expanded Maternity Leave Law

Question 4

Promotes and supports breastfeeding as the optimal way of feeding infants up to six months of age and beyond. It mandates breastfeeding facilities in workplaces and public spaces to encourage and support breastfeeding mothers.

Answer 4

Republic Act No. 10028 – Expanded Breastfeeding Program

Question 5

Protects the rights of night workers, particularly women, by establishing standards for their health, safety, and welfare. It regulates conditions of work and provides for equal opportunities for night workers.

Answer 5

Republic Act No. 10151 - Employment of Night Workers

Question 6

Aims to eliminate discrimination against women in employment, providing equal opportunities and treatment for women in recruitment, training, promotion, and benefits

Answer 6

Republic Act No. 6725 – Prohibition on Discrimination against Women

Question 7

Supports women entrepreneurs engaged in micro and small-scale businesses through access to credit, training, and other forms of assistance to enhance their economic empowerment.

Answer 7

Republic Act No. 7882 – Providing Assistance to Women in Micro and Cottage Business

Question 8

Defines sexual harassment in workplaces, educational institutions, and training centers. It mandates preventive measures, procedures for reporting complaints, and penalties for offenders

Answer 8

Republic Act No. 7877 – Anti-Sexual Harassment Act

Question 9

Defines and penalizes rape as a criminal offense, ensuring stricter punishment for perpetrators and providing support for rape victims, including medical assistance and counseling.

Answer 9

Republic Act No. 8353 – Anti-Rape Law

Question 10

Provides comprehensive support services to rape victims, including legal, medical, and psychological assistance. It aims to minimize the trauma and social stigma experienced by rape survivors.

Answer 10

Republic Act No. 8505 – Rape Victim Assistance and Protection Act

Question 11

Designates March 8 of every year as National Women’s Day to celebrate and recognize the contributions of Filipino women in nation-building and to promote gender equality.

Answer 11

Republic Act No. 6949 – National Women’s Day

Question 12

Declares November 25 of every year as National Consciousness Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Children to raise awareness and mobilize actions against gender-based violence

Answer 12

Republic Act No. 10398 – National Consciousness Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and Children

Question 13

Strengthens measures against trafficking in persons, including prevention, protection, prosecution, and partnerships with local and international agencies to combat human trafficking and protect victims.

Answer 13

Republic Act No. 10364 – Expanded Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act

Question 14

Promotes the integration of women in development efforts by ensuring their participation in policymaking, planning, and implementation of programs and projects that address gender disparities

Answer 14

Republic Act No. 7192 – Women in Development and Nation Building Act

Question 15

Establishes a committee to safeguard the rights and welfare of children, including protection from neglect, abuse, exploitation, discrimination, and other forms of violence.

Answer 15

Executive Order No. 275 – Committee on Special Protection of Children from All Forms of Neglect, Abuse, Cruelty, Exploitation, Discrimination

Question 16

Enhances the delivery of day care services to support the holistic development of children, especially those from disadvantaged families, by providing early childhood care and education.

Answer 16

Executive Order No. 340 – Day Care Services

Question 17

Creates a council to promote the role of women in various sectors of society, ensuring their active participation in national development and policy formulation.

Answer 17

Executive Order No. 368 – National Council on the Role of Filipino Women

Question 18

Regulates the marketing and distribution of breastmilk substitutes to protect and promote breastfeeding as the best infant feeding option, in line with international recommendations.

Answer 18

Executive Order No. 51 – Breastmilk Substitutes, Supplement

Question 19

Outlines strategies and programs for gender-responsive development, aiming to address gender disparities and promote women’s empowerment across various sectors of society

Answer 19

Executive Order No. 348 – Philippine Development Plan for Women

Question 20

Sets strategic frameworks and guidelines for achieving gender equality and promoting women’s rights through integrated and coordinated development efforts.

Answer 20

Executive Order No. 273 – Philippine Plan for Gender-Responsive Development

Question 21

This law ensures universal access to reproductive health care services and information,
including family planning and maternal health services. It aims to promote maternal and child health, and responsible parenthood.

Answer 21

Republic Act No. 10354 – Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012

Question 22

Known as the “Bawal Bastos Law,” it penalizes acts of sexual harassment in public spaces, online, workplaces, and educational institutions. It aims to create safe environments for all, especially women and LGBT individuals.

Answer 22

Republic Act No. 11313 – Safe Spaces Act

Question 23

Prohibits discrimination on the basis of age in employment, ensuring equal opportunities for all regardless of age, particularly benefiting older women in the workforce.

Answer 23

Republic Act No. 10951 – Anti-Age Discrimination in Employment Act

Question 24

While not exclusively a GAD law, it addresses mental health issues that disproportionately affect women due to social, economic, and biological factors. It promotes mental health education, services, and rights.

Answer 24

Republic Act No. 11036 – Philippine Mental Health Act

Question 25

Includes provisions that address the specific vulnerabilities of women and girls to HIV and AIDS, ensuring their access to prevention, treatment, care, and support services without discrimination.

Answer 25

Republic Act No. 11166 – Philippine HIV and AIDS Policy Act

Question 26

While not specifically a GAD law, it includes provisions on protecting sensitive personal information, which can be crucial for protecting women’s rights and privacy.

Answer 26

Republic Act No. 10173 – Data Privacy Act of 2012