HB 5201

House·20th Congress·Filed Oct 6, 2025

An Act Including Misogynistic and Discriminatory Remarks and Acts in the Grounds for Disqualification of Candidates in Local and National Elections, Amending for This Purpose Sections 68 and 261 of the Omnibus Election Code of the Philippines

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The proposal would add sexist or harassing behavior toward women and LGBTQIA+ people as a reason to bar a person from running for or keeping an elected office.

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Authors · 3 Representatives

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HB05201 · Sources: BatasWatch

An Act Including Misogynistic and Discriminatory Remarks and Acts in the Grounds for Disqualification of Candidates in Local and National Elections, Amending for This Purpose Sections 68 and 261 of the Omnibus Election Code of the Philippines

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Authors · 3 Representatives

Official sources

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