Bill Type
Congress Name
Long Title
AN ACT ADDRESSING THE SYSTEM OF PROSTITUTION OF HUMAN BEINGS, ESPECIALLY WOMEN AND CHILDREN, IMPOSING PENALTIES ON ITS PERPETRATORS, PROVIDING PROTECTIVE MEASURES AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR ITS VICTIMS, AND DECRIMINALIZING VAGRANCY, REPEALING [AMENDING] FOR THE PURPOSE ARTICLES 202 AND 341 OF THE REVISED PENAL CODE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Date filed
July 2, 2007
Scope
Legislative History
| House Bill/Resolution NO. HB00275 | |
| FULL TITLE : AN ACT ADDRESSING THE SYSTEM OF PROSTITUTION OF HUMAN BEINGS, ESPECIALLY WOMEN AND CHILDREN, IMPOSING PENALTIES ON ITS PERPETRATORS, PROVIDING PROTECTIVE MEASURES AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR ITS VICTIMS, AND DECRIMINALIZING VAGRANCY, REPEALING [AMENDING] FOR THE PURPOSE ARTICLES 202 AND 341 OF THE REVISED PENAL CODE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES | |
| ABSTRACT : "The Anti-Prostitution Act of 2005". The bill seeks to end the continuing sexual exploitation of women and children and all forms of gender-based violence. It recognizes prostitution as a human rights violation and calls for a coordinated and sustained response from all agencies of the government. It imposes stiff penalties for prostitution and provides social services and programs to help victims of prostitution. | |
| PRINCIPAL AUTHOR/S : ANTONINO-CUSTODIO, DARLENE MAGNOLIA R. | |
| DATE FILED : 2007-07-02 | |
| SIGNIFICANCE: NATIONAL | |
| CO-AUTHORS (Journal Entries) : | |
| 1. Prieto-Teodoro (011 ) | 2. Nicolas (034 ) |
| 3. Villar (005 ) | |
| ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE COMMITTEE | |
| COMMITEE HEARINGS/ACTIONS: | |
| 1. Scheduled for first meeting/hearing on 2010-01-20 | |
| 2. Approved by the Committee on Appropriations on 2010-01-20 | |
| ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE COMMITTEE ON RULES | |
| REFERRAL TO THE COMMITTEE ON REVISION OF LAWS ON 2007-07-24 |
Abstract
"The Anti-Prostitution Act of 2005". The bill seeks to end the continuing sexual exploitation of women and children and all forms of gender-based violence. It recognizes prostitution as a human rights violation and calls for a coordinated and sustained response from all agencies of the government. It imposes stiff penalties for prostitution and provides social services and programs to help victims of prostitution.
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