In filing Senate Bill 233, Padilla stressed the need to protect the rights of all Filipinos, adding there is no room for discrimination on the basis of race, religion or being formerly incarcerated persons. READ:
In filing Senate Bill 233, Padilla stressed the need to protect the rights of all Filipinos, adding there is no room for discrimination on the basis of race, religion or being formerly incarcerated persons.
“Regrettably, it is a reality that differing and adverse treatment on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion or even involvement with the justice system still exists in a democratic country like ours.
To ensure compliance, all private and public agencies, companies, organizations, educational institutions and training centers shall create a “Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity Committee” to probe violations.
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