HB 5198

House·20th Congress·Filed Oct 6, 2025

An Act Imposing Stiffer Penalties for Gender-Based Sexual Harassment in the Workplace and in Education or Training Institutions, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 11313, Otherwise Known as the Safe Spaces Act

In plain language

The bill adds tougher punishments for gender‑based sexual harassment in workplaces and schools, and for officials who encourage such behavior, including jail time, fines, job loss, and possible deportation for foreigners.

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Authors · 3 Representatives

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HB 3118· Filed Aug 5, 2025
An Act Providing Penalties for Gender-Based Sexual Harassment in the Workplace and in Educational and Training Institutions, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 11313, Otherwise Known as the "Safe Spaces Act"
Measure approved by the Committee on 2026-05-13Rep. Ching B. Bernos
HB 1047· Filed Jul 1, 2025
An Act Providing Penalties for Gender-Based Sexual Harassment in the Workplace and in Educational and Training Institutions, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 11313, Otherwise Known as the �safe Spaces Act�
Measure approved by the Committee on 2026-05-13Rep. Jc M. Abalos
HB 4119· Filed Aug 27, 2025
An Act Providing for a World of Work Free from All Forms of Gender-Based Violence and Harassment
Deliberated upon by the Mother Committee on 2026-01-28Rep. Jan "Atty. Jp" Padiernos
HB 5464· Filed Oct 10, 2025
An Act Providing Penalties for Gender-Based Sexual Harassment in the Workplace and in Educational and Training Institutions, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 11313, Otherwise Known as the �safe Spaces Act�
Measure approved by the Committee on 2026-05-13Rep. Ann Matibag
SB 1890· Filed Feb 23, 2026
Amending Safe Spaces Act
Pending in the committeeSen. Robinhood Padilla

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HB05198 · Sources: BatasWatch