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 proposes the creation of an Anti-Sexual Harassment Council tasked to formulate the implementing rules and regulations (IRR), develop preventive measures, and spearhead city-wide information and advocacy campaigns.
“This is not just mere compliance,” Dahino emphasized, noting that beyond localizing the mandate of the national law, the measure aims to ensure that every Kagay-anon feels safe, protected, and respected in both public and private spaces.
During the discussion, invited resource persons raised comments and recommendations on several provisions of the proposed ordinance, including the possible expansion of the composition of the proposed council, the scope of the measure, and the process for handling complaints and imposing penalties.
Dahino, author of the said measure alongside Councilor Girlie Balaba, committed to further refine and strengthen the proposal in hopes of its approval and implementation. (SPE/SP)
Councilor Gilda O. Go personally extended assistance to senior citizens in Barangay Consolacion by distributing canes to elderly residents in need during Mayor Rolando 'Klarex' Uy’s People’s Day or Adlaw sa Katawhan program.
During the community visit and interaction with residents, Go observed that several senior citizens were in need of ambulatory assistive devices such as canes or walking sticks. In response, she immediately extended assistance to help address their mobility needs.
The councilor expressed happiness at being able to provide even simple assistance that could greatly help the elderly in their daily activities.
As chairperson of the committee on senior citizens, Go emphasized her commitment to looking after the welfare of senior citizens and ensuring that programs and services are made available to help ease their daily burden. (JAO/SP)
GITINGUHA ni Konsehal Eric Salcedo, chairman sa komite sa environment and natural resources, ang pagpalabang og ordinansa nga magregulate niadtong mga malapason nga bisan-asa nalang maglabay sa ilang mga hugaw palibot sa syudad.
Kini ang gisugyot sa konsehal atol sa tigom sa komite bag-ohay lang nga diin iyang gitumbok ang Fuzo Negro nga giingong walay insaktong labayanan sa ilang mga hinabwa nga hugaw ug dili gani gakapahamtangan sa tukmang silot tungod kay wala pamay balaod alang sa maong katoyuan.
Sumala usab sa konsehal nga adunay mga reklamo ang iyang nadawat kabahin sa maong isyu sa paglabay sa mga trabahante sa fuzo negro panahon sa kagabhion.
Niini, gihangyo ni Konsehal Salcedo ang mga kawani sa City Local Environment and Natural Resources (CLENRO) nga tun-an kini og moluwat sa ilang rekomendasyon sa labing dali nga panahon aron hingpit nga maregulate ang pagtaka og labay sa mga hinabwang hugaw gikan sa maong matang sa Negosyo. (MLR/SP)
