S. Gender-based Haro,ssment Inuoluing Schools and Educattonal Instttutions. The offenses under this proposed measure may be included in the jurisdiction of the Committee on Decorum and Investigation mandated by RA 7877 or the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995,o. 6. Section B of HB no. 5956 states that the DILG shall ensure that the local government units have Sexual Harassment Desks for grievances and redress. The Commission on Hum.-n Rights as Gender and Development Ombud mandated by RA gTto or the Magna Carta of Women may be tasked by this proposed measure to monitor and ensure the implementation of this requirement. The Commission on Human Rights reiterates that sexual harassment will always be unacceptable regardless of who the perpetrator is as it demeans the dignity and human rights of a person. It creates an intimidating, hostile and humiliating environment contrary to the security and well-being of the victim and has a detrimental effect limiting the victim's freedom and behavior. Hence, the government as the primary duty bearer must take the lead in eliminating genderbased violence by filling in the gaps and limitations of the current law to respond to the needs of the changing times and providing a healthy environment free from any form of sexual harassment. Issued this roth day of September zot8, Quezon City, Philippines. JOSE LUIS GASCON ( 7. A S. (On Official Travel) LEAH C. TANODRA-ARMAMENTO Commissioner 10 (On Official Business) ROBERTO EUGENIO T. CADIZ Comrnissioner Section 4 (b), Republic Act7877 5