The committee on women and family relations, chaired by City Councilor Des Dahino, deliberated on the proposed ordinance aimed at curbing gender-based sexual harassment in public and private spaces. Anchored on Republic Act No. 11313, otherwise known as the Safe Spaces Act or “Bawal Bastos” Law, the proposed ordinance seeks to penalize acts of gender-based sexual harassment committed in social spaces, workplaces, educational institutions, and even online platforms. It also pr

Councilor Des Dahino is taking up the cudgel to amend the city’s Anti-Bullying Ordinance to broaden its scope and strengthen protections against various forms of bullying. Dahino pointed out that the existing ordinance, enacted in 2013, primarily focuses on incidents occurring within schools. However, she emphasized that bullying extends beyond the classroom and also occurs within communities and other social spaces. She proposed expanding the identified acts of bullying to i

Councilor Des Dahino, chairperson of the women and family relations committee, expressed her unwavering support for solo parents during the culmination activity of the Solo Parents Week held on April 27 at the City Tourism Hall. The event gathered around 500 solo parents from various barangays across the city, highlighting the community’s recognition of their resilience and vital role in society. Dahino thanked the organizers for the invitation and took the opportunity to