House OKs on final reading bill vs discrimination on race, ethnicity, religion

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MANILA — The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved on third and final reading a measure that aims to protect and promote the right to equality and non-discrimination on the basis of race, ethni

city and religion.

According to the bill, discrimination is considered as any distinction, exclusion, restriction or preference made on the basis of race, color, descent, national or ethnic origin, religion or religious affiliation or beliefs which has the effect or purpose of impairing or nullifying the recognition, enjoyment or exercise on an equal footing of a person’s human rights and fundamental freedoms in the political, economic, social, cultural, civil or any other field of the person’s public life.

In a joint statement, the lawmakers said the measure is a victory for Filipinos fighting against any kind of discrimination based on race, ethnicity, and religion.

 

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