MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives on Monday approved on third and final reading a bill that would expand the prohibited acts of discrimination against women on the account of sex.
With 226 affirmative votes, lawmakers approved House Bill No. 7722, which amends Presidential Decree No. 442 or the Labor Code of the Philippines.
Under House Bill No. 7722, acts of discrimination against women on the account of their sex are further expanded as follows:
Favoring a male employee over a female employee with respect to assignment, promotion, training opportunities, study, and scholarship grants, solely on account of their sex or characteristics, whether actual or pre…
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