Cebu City passes ‘Bawal Bastos’ ordinance

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The Cebu City council passed on Wednesday, December 18, an anti-sexual harassment ordinance, punishing acts of sexual violence and intimidation, including catcalling and flashing of private parts.

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu City council passed on Wednesday, December 18, an anti-sexual harassment ordinance, punishing acts ofThe Safe Streets and Public Spaces Ordinance, authored by councilors Alvin Dizon and David Tumulak,The ordinance defines catcalling as directing unwanted remarks or action toward a person, commonly done in the form of wolf-whistling and misogynistic, transphobic, homophobic, and sexist slurs.

Section 3 of the ordinance says all forms of gender-based harassment in public spaces, public utility vehicles, and institutions are illegal. Non-compliance of establishments would entail a fine of P3,000. Inaction on reported incidents entails a fine of P5,000.

 

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