Philipines: Bill seeking to disqualify misogynist candidates filed in House

Submitted by Mastodon on Tue, 2025-04-08 22:45

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'A party-list lawmaker on Tuesday filed a bill seeking to disqualify local and national candidates who make misogynistic or discriminatory remarks during election campaigns.

Gabriela Rep. Arlene Brosas filed at the House of Representatives Bill 11498, which proposes amendments to Sections 68 and 261 of the Omnibus Election Code.

The bill seeks to make misogynistic and gender-based harassment during campaigns a ground for disqualification and an election offense.'

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