This document defines sexual harassment and outlines the Philippine law against it. Sexual harassment is defined as uninvited and unwelcome verbal or physical behavior of a sexual nature, especially by someone in a position of power over the victim. The Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995 aims to guarantee a safe learning and work environment free from harassment. It covers employees, students, and trainees. Employers have duties to prevent harassment and investigate complaints, and victims can pursue legal action. Harassment is penalized by fines and imprisonment depending on the severity of the offense. Victims are advised to reject, document, and report any harassment.

1. REPORTERS:
Pridapomposa S. Magug
Charlene Grace D. Rea
BEED 3RD Yr. SPED Major

3. REPORTERS:
Pridapomposa S. Magug
Charlene Grace D. Rea
BEED 3RD Yr. SPED Major

4. What is
Sexual
Harassment?

5. Literary/Dictionary Definition
uninvited and
unwelcome verbal or
physical behavior of a
sexual nature
especially by a person
in authority toward a
subordinate (as an
employee or student).

6. (OFFENDER) SUPERIOR
(OFFENDED) SUBORDINATE

7. Definition of Terms
ASCENDANCY – governing or
controlling influence
SEXUAL – does not just involve the
act itself but anything that has to do
with or related to the reproductive
organs or a behavior which is sexually
motivated or has sexual desires.

8. What are the
forms sexual
harassment?

9. Physical:
- Malicious Touching/Acts of
Lasciviousness/Lewdness
- Overt Sexual Advances
- Gestures with Lewd Insinuation
Verbal:
- Requests or Demands for Sexual Favors
- Lurid Remarks
Use of Objects, Pictures/Graphics, Letters or
Written Notes with Sexual Underpinnings:

11. REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7877
(Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of
1995)
An act declaring sexual
harassment unlawful in the
employment, education or training
environment, and for other
purposes

12. What is the
PURPOSE
of this
LAW?

13. To guarantee that the learning and
working environment is free from any
sexual harassment and is conducive
for a harmonious and productive work
and study.
In attaining this purpose the law
seeks to value the dignity of
individuals and protect the human
resources of the country by
guaranteeing full respect for the
human rights of the people

14. Who are
Covered
by this
Act?

15. • Workers or Employees
• Applicants or Candidates for
Employment
• Students
• Those Undergoing Training,
Institution, or Education (Trainees)

16. Who are
Punishable by or
Held Liable in
this Act?

17. • Employer or Head
• Employee who belongs to a
higher level
• Manager/Supervisor
• Agent of the Employer

18. • Anybody else who has authority,
influence, or moral ascendancy over the
offended
• Any person who directs or induces
another to commit any act of sexual
harassment
• Any person who cooperates in the
commission of the act by another without
whom it would not have been committed

19. • Elementary or High School Teacher
• College or University Professor
• College or University Instructor
• Coach/Trainer

20. Where is this
Applicable?

21. • Workplace
• School
• Any other Place of
Training,
Institution, or
Education

22. When is sexual
harassment
committed?

23. 1. The sexual favor is made as a condition in the
hiring or in the employment, re-employment or
continued employment of said individual, or in
granting said individual favorable compensation,
terms of conditions, promotions, or privileges; or
the refusal to grant the sexual favor results in
limiting, segregating or classifying the employee
which in any way would discriminate, deprive or
diminish employment opportunities or otherwise
adversely affect said employee;
In a work-related or employment
environment:

24. 2. The above acts would impair the employee's
rights or privileges under existing labor laws;
or
3. The above acts would result
in an intimidating, hostile,
or offensive environment for
the employee.
In a work-related or employment
environment (continued):

25. 1. Against one who is under the care, custody
or supervision of the offender;
2. Against one whose education, training,
apprenticeship or tutorship is entrusted
to the offender;
In an education or training
environment:

26. 3. When the sexual favor is made a condition
to the giving of a passing grade, or the
granting of honors and scholarships, or
the payment of a stipend, allowance or
other benefits, privileges, or
consideration; or
4. When the sexual advances result in an
intimidating, hostile or offensive
environment for the student, trainee
or apprentice.
In an education or training
environment (continued):

27. What
procedures do
you follow
once
harassed?

28. You come out and
complain,
You report or escalate the act of
sexual harassment to your
immediate supervisor,
Your immediate supervisor
conducts his own investigation to
confirm the facts and details of
your allegation and to coordinate
with the alleged offender’s boss
first,
Once confirmed, the
alleged offender’s
boss consults and
coordinates with HR,
HR follows the discipline
management process;
part of which is its own
investigation procedures,
A closure memo is served if
the alleged offender is not
found guilty or the
prescribed sanctions are
enforced if otherwise.

29. Your EMPLOYER
or HEAD’S
DUTIES or
INVOLVEMENT

30. 1.PROACTIVE APPROACH -
Prevent or deter the
commission of acts of sexual
harassment.
2.REACTIVE APPROACH -
Provide the procedures for the
resolution, settlement or
prosecution of acts of sexual
harassment.

31. 1. Promulgate appropriate rules and regulations
in consultation with and jointly approved by
the employees or students or trainees,
through their duly designated
representatives.
In order to attain such ends, your
employer or head shall:

32. • Guidelines on Proper Decorum in the
Workplace
• Employee Code of Conduct
– Onboarding or new-hire/employee
orientations/Induction Programs
• Other Related Internal or Client-Provided
Policies
These appropriate rules and regulations
may include but not limited to:

33. 2. Prescribe the procedure for the
investigation of sexual harassment
cases and the administrative
sanctions therefore.
• Discipline Management Process
• Grievance Procedures
In order to attain such ends, your
employer or head shall (continued):

34. 3. Create a COMMITTEE ON DECORUM AND
INVESTIGATION (CODI) of cases on sexual
harassment. The committee shall
conduct meetings, as the case may be, with
officers and employees, teachers, instructors,
professors, coaches, trainers, and students or
trainees to increase understanding and
prevent incidents of sexual harassment. It
shall also conduct the investigation of alleged
cases constituting sexual harassment.
In order to attain such ends, your
employer or head shall (continued):

35. 4. Be solidarily liable for damages
arising from the acts of sexual
harassment committed in the
employment, education or training
environment if the employer or head
of office, educational or training
institution is informed of such acts
by the offended party and no
immediate action is taken.
In order to attain such ends, your
employer or head shall (continued):

36. Can the
victim
pursue
independent
actions for
the
damages?

37. Nothing in this Act shall preclude
(rule out in advance) the victim
of work, education or training-
related sexual harassment from
instituting a separate and
independent action for damages
and other affirmative relief.
ANSWER: YES.

38. What are the
penalties for the
violation of this
act’s provision?

39. • Fine of Php10,000 – Php20,000
• Imprisonment of 1-6 months, or
• Both at the discretion of the court based on
the degree of gravity of the offense
– Grave offense
– Less grave offense
– Light offense
As per Law:

40. Sexual Harassment is classified as:
1. Grave Offenses
a. unwanted touching of private parts of the body
(genitalia, buttocks, and breast);
b. sexual assault;
c. malicious touching;
d. requesting for sexual favor in exchange for
employment, promotion, local or foreign travels,
favorable working conditions or assignments, a
passing grade, the granting of honors or scholarship,
or the grant of benefits or payment of a stipend or
allowance; and
e. other analogous cases.
.

41. 2. Less Grave Offenses
a. unwanted touching or brushing against a
victim’s body;
b. pinching not falling under grave
offenses;
c. derogatory or degrading remarks or
innuendoes directed toward the members of
one sex or one’s sexual orientation or used to
describe a person;
d. verbal abuse or threats with sexual
overtones; and
e. other analogous cases.

42. 3. Light Offenses
a. surreptitiously looking or stealing a look
at a person’s private part or worn
undergarments;
b. telling sexist/smutty jokes or sending
these through text, electronic mail or other
similar means, causing embarrassment or
offense and carried out after the offender
has been advised that they are offensive or
embarrassing or, even without such advise,
when they are by their nature clearly
embarrassing, offensive or vulgar;
c. malicious leering or ogling;

43. d. the display of sexually offensive
pictures, materials or graffiti;
e. unwelcome inquiries or comments about
a person’s sex life;
f. unwelcome sexual flirtation, advances,
propositions;
g. making offensive hand or body gestures
at an employee;
h. persistent unwanted attention with
sexual overtones;
i. unwelcome phone calls with sexual
overtones causing discomfort, embarrassment,
offense or insult to the receiver; and
j. other analogous cases.

44. Grave offenses – Dismissal
Less grave offenses
1st offense - Fine or suspension for thirty (30) days but not
exceeding six (6) months
2nd offense – Dismissal
Light offenses
1st offense – Reprimand
2nd offense - Fine or suspension not exceeding thirty (30) days
3rd offense - Dismissal
Generic Sanctions/Disciplinary Actions in
Companies:

45. The best things
to do when done
an act of sexual
harassment

47. •Reject
•Take note
•Tell
•Report
•Go to your
HR person

48. “A VICTIM REMAINS
AS SUCH ONLY UNTIL
SHE LETS JUSTICE BE
SERVED BUT BECOMES
AN ETERNAL FOOL IF
SHE DENIES HERSELF
OF IT.”