Laws, Issuances and other Legislation on Women
The Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012
This Act shall be known as “The Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012″. An Act providing for a National Policy on Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health
Magna Carta of Women
The Magna Carta of Women is a comprehensive women's human rights law that seeks to eliminate discrimination against women by recognizing, protecting, fulfilling and promoting the rights of Filipino women, especially those in the marginalized sectors.
An Act Declaring November Twenty-Five Of Every Year As “National Consciousness Day For The Elimination Of Violence Against Women And Children"
In recognition of the need to establish a comprehensive and structured campaign for national consciousness on anti-violence against women, November 25 of every year is hereby declared as the “National Consciousness Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Children”.
Domestic Workers Act or Batas Kasambahay
An Act instituting policies for the Protection and Welfare of Domestic Workers
Reiteration of Deadlines and Procedures in the Preparation of the 2014 Gender and Development (GAD) Plan and Budget and 2012 GAD Accomplishment Report and Convening of GAD Budget Forum on February 7, 2013
Preparation of the 2014 Gender and Development (GAD) Plan and Budget
In anticipation of the 2014 National Budget Call by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) is urging all concerned government agencies on the early preparation and submission of FY 2014 Gender and Development (GAD) Plan and FY 2012 Gender and Development (GAD) Accomplishment Report.
An Act establishing the people's survival fund to provide long-term finance streams to enable the government to effectively address the problem of Climate Change
An Act establishing the people's survival fund to provide long-term finance streams to enable the government to effectively address the problem of Climate Change, amending for the purpose Republic Act No. 9729, Otherwise known as the "Climate Change Act of 2009" and for other purposes.
Guidelines for the Preparation of Annual Gender and Development (GAD) Plans and Budgets and Accomplishment Reports to Implement the Magna Carta of Women
Guidelines in the establishment and management of a referral system on Violence Against Women (VAW) at the local government unit level.
DILG issuance recommending the adoption/ implementation of the “Guidelines in the establishment and management of a referral system on Violence Against Women (VAW) at the local government unit level.
Guidelines for the creation, strengthening, and institutionalization of the Gender and Development (GAD) Focal Point System
Guidelines and procedures for the establishment, strengthening, and institutionalization of the GAD Focal Point System (GFPS) in constitutional bodies, government departments, agencies, bureaus, SUCs, GOCCs and all other government instrumentalities. This document also clarifies the roles and responsibilities, composition and structure of the GFPS to enable it to function as a mechanism for catalyzing and accelerating gender mainstreaming in the agency towards the promotion of Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment.