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Question 1

the State recognizes the role of women in nation-building and shall ensure the fundamental
equality before the law of women and men”.

Answer 1

Article II Section 14

Question 2

the “State shall protect
working women by providing safe and healthful working conditions, taking into account their maternal functions and such facilities and opportunities that will enhance their
welfare and enable them to realize their full potential in the service of the nation”.

Answer 2

Article 13 Section 14

Question 3

Provides for the election of sectoral representation,
including women, in local legislative councils.

Answer 3

Local Government Code of 1991

Question 4

Provides for the creations of women-oriented or women-based parties to
compete under the party-list system. Women is one of the nine sectors identified in the law.

Answer 4

Party List Law

Question 5

Covers issues, such as night work prohibition, specifies that employers
must provide special facilities for women, prohibition of discrimination aganst women in
respect to terms and conditions of employment, and prohibition of discrimination by
reason of marriage of a woman worker.

Answer 5

Labor Code 1989

Question 6

is an act promoting the
integration of women as full and equal partners of men in development and nation-building. The law provides that a substancial portion of government resources be utilized to support programs and activities for women. The law also encourages the full
participation and involvement of women in the development process and to remove
gender bias in all government regulations and procedures.

Answer 6

Women in Nation Building Law. Republic Act 7192 (1991)

Question 7

Gave Filipino women the right to own land
that previously reverted to sons and other male family members.

Answer 7

1988 Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law.

Question 8

An act giving representation to women in social security
commission.

Answer 8

Republic Act 7688 (1994).

Question 9

(1995). An act declaring sexual harassment to be
unlawful in the employment, education or training environment.

Answer 9

Anti-Sexual Harassment Law. RA 7877 (1995).

Question 10

An act providing assistance to women engaging in micro and
cottage business enterprise.

Answer 10

Republic Act 7822 (1995).

Question 11

An act expanding the definition of the crime of rape, reclassifying
the same as a crime against persons.

Answer 11

Republic Act 8353 (1997).