BSP Gender and Development

The Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP) joins the celebration of International Women’s Day. We greet the women and girls of BSP, Happy International Women's Day 💜. Thank you for your contribution and achievements to national development. And as we celebrate this historical day, may we and to attain gender equality and women empowerment.

We have come a long way. Whereas once women couldn’t vote, we’re now leading countries. While we once faced restrictions on where we worked, we’re now running corporations. In countries such as Australia we have rights our grandmothers could only have dreamed about, but we still don’t have complete equality. And the majority of the world’s women aren’t anywhere near as close to that goal as we are.

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The Boy Scouts of the Philippines National Office employees and Central Luzon Regional Office employees attending physically and other Regional Office employees attending virtually joins the flag raising ceremony inline with the celebration of 2022 National Women's Month.

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The Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP) joins the annual observance of the National Women’s Month Celebration (NWMC) 2022. NWMC is conducted annually in recognition of women’s significant contributions in nation-building.

Ongoing online Seminar-Workshop 04 March 2022 Introduction to National Women's Month Celebration and Seminar on Magna Carta of Women (Special Leave Benefits for Women) conducted by the Resource Person Ms. Presley V. De Vera with participants from the National Office, Regional Offices and Local Councils of the BSP.

Happy Women's Month to all especially to the female Scouts and female employees of the BSP, mabuhay ang kababaihan!

Today marks the 123rd Philippine Independence Day!🇵🇭 join the nation as we express our gratitude to those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom.

We also give our snappiest salute to the people who lead the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic as they sacrifice their time and expertise to keep our nation safe. Let us continue to in our homes, offices and other buildings.

Through these simple acts, we can celebrate this great day even while at home.

Alinsunod sa pagdiriwang ng National Flag Day ngayon, ating bigyang pugay sina Doña Marcela Agoncillo, Lorenza Agoncillo at Josefina Herbosa Natividad, ang tatlong kababaihan na masusing ginupit, tinahi at binurdahan ang unang watawat ng Pilipinas sa Hong Kong. Ito ang mismong bandila na iwinagayway ni Heneral Emilio Aguinaldo nang maideklara ang kalayaan ng Pilipinas noong Hunyo 12, 1898.

Alinsunod sa pagdiriwang ng National Flag Day ngayon, ating bigyang pugay sina Doña Marcela Agoncillo, Lorenza Agoncillo at Delfina Herbosa Natividad, ang tatlong kababaihan na masusing ginupit, tinahi at binurdahan ang unang watawat ng Pilipinas sa Hong Kong. Ito ang mismong bandila na iwinagayway ni Heneral Emilio Aguinaldo nang maideklara ang kalayaan ng Pilipinas noong Hunyo 12, 1898.

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘: 𝗖𝗦𝗖 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗿𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝘅𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

S*xual harassment offenders in government include those who commit sexual harassment acts through text messaging or email, online, or in streets and public places, this according to the amended rules on sexual harassment recently promulgated by the Civil Service Commission (CSC).

CSC Resolution No. 2100064 amends certain provisions in the 2017 Rules on Administrative Cases in the Civil Service (RACCS), specifically those pertaining to the administrative proceedings for sexual harassment complaints where the offender is a government employee. The changes in the 2017 RACCS were primarily made to further deter sexual harassment in the public sector as well as to harmonize said rules with Republic Act No. 11313 or the Safe Spaces Act and its Implementing Rules and Regulations.

Under the said resolution, the definition of the term “sexual harassment” is expanded into the following categories: sexual harassment in the workplace, sexual harassment in educational and training institution, sexual harassment in streets and public spaces, and online sexual harassment.

S*xual harassment in the workplace is defined as one that is “done verbally, physically, or through the use of technology such as text messaging or email… that has or could have a detrimental effect on the conditions of an individuals’ employment or education, job performance or opportunities”. It could also be a “conduct of sexual nature affecting the dignity of a person, which is unwelcome, unreasonable and offensive to the recipient”, or one that is “unwelcome and pervasive and creates an intimidating, hostile or humiliating environment for the recipient”.

S*xual harassment committed by a government employee in a work-related, training, or education-related environment between peers, or by a subordinate to a superior, has long been recognized as an administrative offense, first under CSC Resolution No. 01-0940 (Administrative Disciplinary Rules on S*xual Harassment Cases) and under the 2017 RACCS.

Consistent with the Safe Spaces Act, the amended rules consider as sexual harassment in streets and public spaces those acts such as catcalling, wolf-whistling, and misogynistic, transphobic or sexist slurs committed in alleys, roads, and similar types of public spaces.

Moreover, it defines gender-based online sexual harassment as “acts that use information and communication technology in terrorizing and intimidating victims” and includes “physical, psychological, and emotional threats, unwanted sexual misogynistic, transphobic, homophobic and sexist remarks and comments online whether publicly or through direct and private messages, invasion of victim’s privacy through cyberstalking and incessant messaging, uploading and sharing without the consent of the victim, any form of media that contains photos, voice, or video with sexual content, any unauthorized recording and sharing of any of the victim’s photos, videos, or any information online, impersonating identities of victims online or posting lies about the victims to harm their reputation, or filing false abuse reports to online platforms to silence victims.”

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CSC Resolution No. 2100064 strengthens the role of the Committee on Decorum and Investigation (CODI) in a government agency and averts possible delays in their investigation of complaints of sexual harassment.

While previous policies already require the creation of a CODI in all national or local agencies of the government, including state/local colleges and universities, and government-owned or controlled corporations with original charters, the amended rules mandate the head of agency, or the head of the education or training institution, to ensure sufficient number of people to replace any member of the CODI in case of his/her absence or need to inhibit from the case.
Notably, the policy also requires that the CODI “be headed by a woman and not less than half of its members shall be women.”

Either the complainant or the person being complained of may request any member of the CODI to inhibit from the proceedings based on conflict of interest, manifest partiality, and other reasonable grounds. A CODI member may also voluntarily inhibit on the same grounds.

Among the duties of the CODI is to ensure that the complainant does not suffer from retaliation or any disadvantage in terms of benefits or security of tenure, as well as to guarantee the observance of due process, gender-sensitive handling of the cases, and confidentiality of the identity of the parties involved.

The CODI is given 10 days from the termination of the investigation to submit its findings with recommendations to the disciplining authority for decision.

𝘿𝙪𝙩𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙤𝙛 𝘼𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙮

CSC Resolution No. 2100064 specifies the duties of the head of agency in preventing and deterring the occurrence of sexual harassment cases, among which are to ensure widest dissemination of the law and rules to all persons in the workplace, the conduct of orientations among employees and distribution of relevant information materials, and conduct of gender sensitivity trainings.

Heads of agencies who will be found remiss on their duties under CSC Resolution No. 2100064 or not taking action on complaints may be charged with Neglect of Duty.

S*xual harassment may be classified as light offense, less grave offense, or grave offense depending on the act committed, and may be meted a penalty ranging from a reprimand to outright dismissal from the service.

CSC Resolution No. 2100064 was published in a newspaper of general circulation on 17 May 2021 and will take effect on 1 June 2021.

SOURCE: Philippine Civil Service Commission

Here's our BSP-GAD First Quarterly Report 2021. BSP continues its initiatives to make governance gender-responsive through non-discriminatory and pro-gender equality and equity measures.

For more information or collaborations of programs and projects, you may contact us at this page or at [email protected].

The Boy Scouts of the Philippines greets all the mothers especially our single moms for all their hard work and sacrifices to raise a family, no matter the cost. Your strength inspires us to be the best in everything we do.

Thank you for your selflessness, for doing so much and asking for so little. Today, we honor you, as we do each day.

Happy Mother's Day!

Ngayong Araw ng Paggawa, nakiki-isa ang Philippine Commission on Women sa pagkilala at pagpapahalaga sa kontribusyon ng mga manggagawang Pilipino sa Pilipinas at iba't-ibang panig ng daigdig.

"Separate and equal are two different things. Just because it's the way, doesn't make it right."

DOROTHY VAUGHAN
Mathematician, Computer Programmer
Hidden Figures, 2016 (Movie)

"This [2021 National Women's Month Celebration] is also a recognition for the very important role that women play in the overall development of our society... started to our families, to our communities, at Boy Scouts of the Philippines where we work together for national development...

The goal of this webinar [Gender Empowerment Conference] is very clear, and that is to empower our participants to appreciate various actions and movements for gender equality and empowerment, and eventually, adopt these perspectives and principles to our workspaces, to our families, and our communities."

Mr. Roberto M. Pagdanganan
National President
Boy Scouts of the Philippines