The Republic Act No. 11313, also known as the Safe Spaces Act or Bawal Bastos Law, expands the existing law on sexual harassment. It aims to protect all individuals, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity and expression, from all forms of gender-based sexual harassment (GBSH) committed in public spaces, educational or training institutions, workplaces, and online spaces.
As an organization that is committed to maintaining a safe and respectful workplace, a compilation of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Republic Act No. 11313: Safe Spaces Act (Bawal Bastos Law) are disseminated to all TPB personnel. This document addresses prevailing inquiries and aims to provide further clarifications on the Safe Spaces Act and its implementation within our work environment.
To ensure a safe, respectful, and inclusive organizational culture, please take the time to thoroughly review the attached FAQs document. It is essential that all personnel thoroughly understand the information provided.
For issues concerning improper behavior in the workplace, please reach the GAD Secretariat through Mr. Kenlord C. Navarette of CPBD Department at [email protected] or the CODI Secretariat through the Department Head of Legal at [email protected]. All reports will be handled with sensitivity and in adherence to our established procedures for investigation and resolution.
ATTY. VENANCIO C. MANUEL III
Vice Chairperson, TPB GAD Focal Point System,
Deputy Chief Operating Officer for Corporate Affairs
