Other Laws and Issuances


Advisory: Monitoring of the Gender Mainstreaming Performance of Agencies through GMEF from FY 2019-2023

Advisory: Monitoring of the Gender Mainstreaming Performance of Agencies through the Application of the Enhanced Gender Mainstreaming Evaluation Framework (GMEF) tool and Submission of Rated Baseline Gender Mainstreaming Evaluation Framework (GMEF) Assessment with Means of Verification (MOVs) from FY 2019 to FY 2023 or Updated GMEF Assessment with MOVs for FY 2023 FromATTY. KHAY ANN C. MAGUNDAYAO-BORLADOOfficer-In-ChargeForHeads of Executive Departments, Attached Agencies, Bureaus, Offices, Government-Owned and/or Controlled Corporations (GOCCs), Legislative and Judiciary Branches, and Constitutional Bodies SubjectMonitoring of the Gender Mainstreaming Performance of Agencies through the Application of the Enhanced Gender Mainstreaming Evaluation Framework (GMEF) tool and Submission of Rated ...

PCW Board Resolution No. 003, s. 2021: Amending Section 37 of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 9710, otherwise known as the “Magna Carta of Women”

Board Resolution No. 003, s. 2021: Amending Section 37 of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 9710, otherwise known as the "Magna Carta of Women" ...

PCW Advisory on Closure of Office Premises on March 15-16, 2021

PCW Advisory on Closure of Office Premises on March 15-16, 2021 We would like to inform our stakeholders that the PCW office will be closed on March 15-16, 2021 (Monday and Tuesday) to give way to a thorough disinfection of our premises, as part of health and safety protocols against the spread of COVID-19. All PCW staffers shall continue to attend to your concerns while on work from home arrangement. Stakeholders may directly coordinate with the designated contact persons for any of the transactions listed below. For other concerns not listed below, please contact the Office of the Executive Director ...

DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2017-114: Guidelines in Monitoring the Functionality of VAW Desk in Every Barangay

The State realizes that equality of men and women entails the abolition of the unequal structures and practices that perpetuate discrimination and inequality. To realize this, the State shall endeavor to develop plans, policies, programs, measures and mechanisms to address discrimination and inequality in the economic, political, social, and cultural life of women and men ...

Resolution No.1: Ensuring Gender-Responsive Conflict Management, Conflict Resolution and Humanitarian Action in the Crisis In Marawi City, Lanao Del Sur and the Whole of Mindanao

Republic Act 9710 or the Magna Carta of Women upholds the right of women to protection and security in emergencies and armed conflict situations, and recognizes and supports the role of women in conflict-prevention, management, resolution and peacemaking; ...

Memorandum Circular No. 48, s. 2013: Adoption of the Gender Equality Guidelines in the Development of Media Policies and Implementing Programs to Promote Gender Mainstreaming

Memorandum Circular No. 48, s. 2013: Adoption of the Gender Equality Guidelines in the Development of Media Policies and Implementing Programs to Promote Gender Mainstreaming WHEREAS, Section 14, Article II of the 1987 Constitution provides that the State recognizes the role of women in nation-building, and shall ensure the fundamental equality before the law of women and men; WHEREAS, Section 24, Article II of the 1987 Constitution provides that the State recognizes the vital role of communication and information in nation-building; WHEREAS, Section 16, Chapter 4 of Republic Act No. 9710, otherwise known as “The Magna Carta of Women”, mandates ...

DILG Memorandum Circular 2012-61: Guidelines in the establishment and management of a referral system on VAW at the local government unit level

The Inter-Agency Council on Violence Against Women and Their Children (IAC-VAWC) has issued the "Guidelines in the Establishment and Management of a Referral System on Violence Against Women and Their Children at the Local Government Unit Level", pursuant to Section 54 of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of RA 9262 also known as the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004 ...

CHED Memorandum s. 2011: Submission by all higher education institutions of reports on the compliance to Republic Act no. 7877 otherwise known as the “Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995”

CHED Memorandum s. 2011: Submission by all higher education institutions of reports on the compliance to Republic Act no. 7877 otherwise known as the “Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995” Date17 February 2011ToHeads of All Public and Private Higher Education Institutions, All CHED Commissioners, The Executive Director IV, CHED Central and Regional Office DirectorsSubjectSubmission by all higher education institutions of reports on the compliance to Republic Act no. 7877 otherwise known as the “Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995 Pursuant to the authority reposed on the Commission under R.A. 7722, and to effectively implement the objectives espoused and provisions in R.A. 7877 ...

CSC Memorandum Circular No. 30, s. 1999: Policy on Equal Representation of Women and Men in Third Level Positions in Government

Pursuant to Resolution No. 99-0694 dated 22 March 1999, the Civil Service Commission adopted the Policy on Equal Representation of Women and Men in Third Level Positions in Government ...

CSC Memorandum Circular No. 30, s. 1996: Attendance of Women in Government in the International Women’s Day Celebration on March 8, 1996

CSC Memorandum Circular No. 30, s. 1996: Attendance of Women in Government in the International Women’s Day Celebration on March 8, 1996 ToAll Heads of Departments, Bureaus and Agencies of the National and Local Governments Including Government-Owned and Controlled CorporationsSubjectAttendance of Women in Government in the International Women’s Day Celebration on March 8, 1996 Pursuant to Proclamation No. 227 dated March 17, 1988 providing for the yearly observance in the month of March and “Women’s Role in History Month” and Proclamation No. 224 declaring March 8 as “Women’s Rights and International Peace Day” to coincide with the UN International Women’s ...

CSC Memorandum Circular No. 30, s. 1995

CSC Memorandum Circular No. 30, s. 1995 TO ALL HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS, BUREAUS, OFFICES, AGENCIES OF THE NATIONAL AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, INCLUDING GOVERNMENT-OWNED AND/OR CONTROLLED CORPORATIONS WITH ORIGINAL CHARTERS, STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGESSUBJECT IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS ON R.A. 7877, AN ACT DECLARING SEXUAL HARASSMENT UNLAWFUL IN THE EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION OR TRAINING ENVIRONMENT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Republic Act 7877, An Act Declaring Sexual Harassment Unlawful in the Employment, Education or Training Environment, and for other purposes was approved by President Fidel V. Ramos on February 14, 1995 and took effect on March 5, 1995, or fifteen (15) days after ...

CSC Memorandum Circular No. 30, s. 1994: Policy on sexual harassment in the workplace

CSC Memorandum Circular No. 30, s. 1994: Policy on sexual harassment in the workplace Pursuant to CSC Resolution No. 94-2854 dated May 31, 1994, the Commission has adopted a Policy on Sexual Harassment in the Workplace, as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 94-2854 WHEREAS, the State values the dignity of every human person and guarantees full respect for human rights. WHEREAS, sexual harassment is recognized as a violation of human rights, morale and efficiency in the workplace, violates the merit and fitness principle in the civil service and creates a hostile environment in the workplace which adversely affect productive performance. WHEREAS, Section ...

1987 Philippine Constitution

1987 Philippine Constitution ARTICLE II DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES AND STATE POLICIES PRINCIPLES Section 5. The maintenance of peace and order, the protection of life, liberty, and property, and promotion of the general welfare are essential for the enjoyment by all the people of the blessings of democracy. STATE POLICIES Section 9. The State shall promote a just and dynamic social order that will ensure the prosperity and independence of the nation and free the people from poverty through policies that provide adequate social services, promote full employment, a rising standard of living, and an improved quality of life for all ...

Act No. 4112: An Act to Amend Section Four Hundred and Thirty-One of the Administrative Code, as amended, by Granting the Right of Suffrage to the Women and Making them Eligible to All Public Offices, and for Other Purposes

Act No. 4112: An Act to Amend Section Four Hundred and Thirty-One of the Administrative Code, as amended, by Granting the Right of Suffrage to the Women and Making them Eligible to All Public Offices, and for Other Purposes AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION FOUR HUNDRED AND THIRTY-ONE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, AS AMENDED, BY GRANTING THE RIGHT OF SUFFRAGE TO THE WOMEN AND MAKING THEM ELIGIBLE TO ALL PUBLIC OFFICES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. SECTION 1. Part C. Title II, of Republic Act Numbered Seven hundred and eight is hereby amended to read as follows: PART C. — Salaries ...

Act No. 3815: The Revised Penal Code

Act No. 3815: The Revised Penal Code Article 1. Time when Act takes effect. – This Code shall take effect on the first day of January, nineteen hundred and thirty-two. Article 2. Application of its provisions. – Except as provided in the treaties and laws of preferential application, the provisions of this Code shall be enforced not only within the Philippine Archipelago, including its atmosphere, its interior waters and maritime zone, but also outside of its jurisdiction, against those who: 1. Should commit an offense while on a Philippine ship or airship; 2. Should forge or counterfeit any coin or ...

Act 3753: Law on Registry of Civil Status

Act 3753: Law on Registry on Civil Status Sec. 1. Civil Register. — A civil register is established for recording the civil status of persons, in which shall be entered: (a) births; (b) deaths; (c) marriages; (d) annulments of marriages; (e) divorces; (f) legitimations; (g) adoptions; (h) acknowledgment of natural children; (i) naturalization; and (j) changes of name. Sec. 2. Civil Registrar-General his duties and powers. — The director of the National Library shall be Civil Registrar-General and shall enforce the provisions of this Act. The Director of the National Library, in his capacity as Civil Registrar-General, is hereby authorized ...