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‘Bawal Judgemental Bill’ prohibits dress codes for citizens availing of frontline services

November 15, 2024 Ryan Ponce Pacpaco 193 views

AKBAYAN Partylist Rep. Perci Cendaña has filed House Bill (HB) No. 11078 or the ‘Bawal Judgemental’ Bill pushing for accessibility of marginalized communities who wish to make simple transactions with gov’t offices that offer frontline services.

According to Cendaña, strict dress codes that have no relation to the frontline services being accessed only end up discriminating against the poor and indigenous communities.

“Sadly, yung policy na strict na dresscodes ay nagreresulta sa pagtataboy sa mga marginalized communities. Gusto natin tanggalin ‘yung pagiging judgemental sa dress or attire lalo na kung hindi naman konektado sa nasabing serbisyo yung pananamit,” according to Cendaña.

“We want government frontline services to be truly accessible. Hindi lahat afford ang outfit check. We want government offices to welcome everyone no matter your socioeconomic status,” Cendaña added.

HB 11078 also called the Open Door Policy Act will prohibit government offices with frontline services to impose dress codes for citizens engaging in simple transactions with the said offices if the prescribed attire and footwear is not essential or integral to the transaction.

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