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SEC. 9. Penal Clause.
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person liable under this Act shall be penalized by
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imprisonment for a period of not less than thirty days nor more than six months andor a fine of
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not less than ten thousand pesos nor more than one hundred thousand pesos, taking into
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consideration the circumstances and gravity of the offense.
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SEC. 10. Duty of the Office on Muslim Affairs and the National Commission on
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Indigenous Peoples. It shall be the duty of the Office on Muslim Affairs ( O W ) and National
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Commission on Indigenous People (NCIP) to prevent or deter the commission of acts of
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discrimination and to provide the procedures for the resolution, settlement or prosecution of acts
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of discrimination. Towards this end, OMA and NCIP shall:
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(a) Promulgate appropriate rules and regulations prescribing the procedure for the
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investigation of discrimination cases against their people and the administrative sanctions
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therefor,
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(b)
Ensure the creation of committees on equal opportunity in the different agencies,
corporations, companies and educational institutions, whether private or public, and
(c) Supervise the agencies, corporations, companies and educational institutions, whether
private or public, in the implementation ofthis Act.
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SEC. 11. Separability Clause. If any portion or provision of this Act is declared void or
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unconstitutional, the remaining portions or provisions hereof shall not be affected by such
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declaration.
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SEC. 12. Repealing Clause. - Any provision of law or regulations inconsistent herewith
is hereby repealed, revoked, or modified accordingly.
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