There is no need to pass these proposed bills given that there are already many existing laws

that safeguard the rights of every citizen against discrimination: for example The 1987 Philippine
Constitution under Article 111, Section 1, 2, 4, 8, 12 states that every person has the right to life,
security of person and privacy, right to be free from torture, arbitrary arrest and detention, the
right to be free from discrimination and the right to freedom of expression, and the right to
organize associations. Furthermore, under Section 11, the State values the dignity of every
person and guarantees full respect for human rights. Republic Act No. 6713 “Code of Conduct
and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees, Republic Act No. 7877 “Anti-Sexual
Harassment Act of 1995 Republic Act No. 3815 “The Revised Penal Code of the Philippines,
and also under article 26 of the new civil code of the Philippines provides that every person
shall respect the dignity, personality, privacy and peace of mind of his neighbors and other
persons. The following and similar acts, though they may not constitute criminal offense, shall
produce a cause of action for damages, prevention and relief:1 prying to the privacy of another’s
residence, 2. Meddling with or disturbing the private life or family relations of another, 3.
Intriguing to cause another to be alienated from his friends 4. Vexing or humiliating another on
account of his religious beliefs, lowly station in life, place of birth, physical defect, or other
personal condition.
Likewise, the Philippines is a signatory to numerous international agreements that protects the
same rights. As provided in Articles 3 and 5 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights,
everyone has the right to life, security of person and privacy, the right to be free from torture,
arbitrary arrest and detention, the right to be free from discrimination and the right to freedom of
expression, and association. Similarly, the International Convention on Civil and Political Rights
(ICCPR) in Article 6 affirms that the inherent right to life of every person shall be protected by
law and that no person should be arbitrarily deprived of life.
So why we should pass another bill which tackles about discrimination when we already have
laws that prohibits it, of course discrimination is rampant in our society and it is needed to be
suppress but the solution to this problem is not to pass this bill but we should focus on the
implementation of our laws that prohibits discrimination.