The Provincial Government of Cavite (PGC)
took a significant step
towards ensuring safety against all forms of
gender-based sexual
harassment committed
in public spaces, educational or training institutions, workplace,
as well as online space,
as it hosted a landmark
seminar on Republic
Act 11313 or the Bawal
Bastos Law, for PGC employees. Spearheaded
by the Office of the Office of the Provincial Legal Office, the event held
at the Ceremonial Hall
on September 21, 2023,
brought together employees to discuss and
promote the vital provisions of this groundbreaking legislation.
The seminar featured a panel of distinguished speakers, each
with a deep understanding of Safe Spaces
Act and its implications
for creating a safer and
more respectful environment for all PGC employees.
The roster of speakers included Atty. Annaliza P. Mercene-Pulmones, Provincial Legal
Officer who discussed
the ‘’Sexual Harassment
and Safe Spaces Act in
Relation to Civil Service Rules’’; Atty. Brian
Mey R. Tomas, Executive Assistant V Office
of the Provincial Governor who delved into the
topic of ‘’Gender-based
online sexual harassment’’; Atty. Reynaldo Angelito R. Cortes,
Attorney III who addressed concerns within
‘’Gender-based Streets
and Public Spaces Sexual Harassment and