House OKs anti-coronavirus discrimination bill on 2nd reading

up to 10 years and heavy fines.The anti-discrimination measure also covers frontline workers, migrant workers, and their family members.

The bill defines discrimination as “any act of unjust distinction, exclusion, or restriction which has the effect of impairing or nullifying the recognition, enjoyment, and exercise on an equal footing of human rights and fundamental freedoms in the political, economic, social, cultural, civil, or any field of the public life of the person.”

Considered discriminatory practices are failure of a public official, health care worker and institution to give assistance to patients; harassment or assault, whether verbally, physically or psychologically; stigmatization; and refusing to honor any valid and existing contract due to COVID-19.If the offender is a civil servant and found guilty by the Civil Service Commission, the violator shall be dismissed from service.

To date, the number of coronavirus infection in the Philippines has crossed 15,000. The tally includes 904 who died from COVID-19 while 3,506 have recovered.

Bago pa nila naisip nagawa n ng City of Baguio yan....so slow....no doubg why franchise now is not yet granted...sabagay sabi nga ni Congressman.... before mahaba pa ang Oras...now taste your own word...sa.dami ng naiinis sayo...how i wish people voted you agin next election..

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