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Republic of the Philippines


HEADER Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
Congress BANGSAMORO PARLIAMENT
Title & Cotabato City
Order
AUTHOR All Caps First Regular Session
Name and Bold
All Caps Bill No. _____
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MP –
Member
of
Parliament
Introduced by: MUBARAK M. CABUGATAN, MP

TITLE AN ACT
All Caps PROVIDING PROTECTION FOR MUSLIM FILIPINO WOMEN AGAINST
DISCRIMINATION OF WEARING HIJAB IN GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE
1st Line INSTITUTIONS
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Explanatory Note
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Justified Hijab discrimination is a major concern facing the Muslim women worldwide through
decades. Seeing the urgency and importance to alleviate the existing discrimination towards
wearing Hijab by Muslim women, the first observance of the World Hijab Day (WHD) was
launched on February 1, 2013 which was founded by Ms. Nazma Khan, the brainchild of the
movement who is a New York resident, with the idea to foster social awareness, tolerance and
understanding and to wipe out the social stigmas attached to the wearing of Hijab by
encouraging women (non-Hijabi Muslims/non-Muslims) to experience the life of a Hijabi
Woman .

But while in some parts of the globe today hijab gains permission and recognition in
certain institutions like in schools, colleges, and universities; hospitals and clinics; agencies and
companies resulting to a significant, gradual change in the alleviation of hijab discrimination
after WHD was launched, hijab discrimination remains a major concern in the rest of the world.

In the Philippines, Hijab discrimination does exist and is a topmost concern of the Hijabi
Muslim Filipino populace over decades. Ever since, it did not changed for good, rather it even
becomes more rampant every time there is crisis involving the Muslim Filipino community.
Misconceptions of women wearing hijab have further worsened as many Muslim women are
being reported to be rejected in job opportunities, be banned from entry in educational
institutions, be restricted from wearing Hijab in the workplace, and worst they are being branded
as “Terrorists”, “Bomber”, and so on. Although, an Act declaring National Hijab Day in line
with the annual celebration of World Hijab Day every first day of February has been passed and
signed into law, most of the Muslim Filipino women, if not all, are still facing the dark face of
Hijab discrimination in both public and private institutions. Deemed solely for public awareness,
the National Hijab Day Act necessitates its sister Act that would help fully realize its objectives
in reducing and eradicating the stigmas of Hijab discrimination and the discrimination itself.
Hijab is every Muslim Woman’s identity, every Woman’s right. It is said to be their way of life,
a universal practice of every Muslim Woman all over the world, thus, it is not just something a
piece of cloth. It has been explained in the Muslim Holy Book, the Qur-an, that it is obligatory
upon all Muslim women to guard their modesty and chastity Enshrined in the 1987 Philippine
Constitution, “No law shall be made respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the
free exercise thereof. The free exercise and enjoyment of religious profession and worship,
without discrimination or preference, shall forever be allowed. No religious test shall be required
for the exercise of civil or political rights.” (Article III, Section 5)

Republic Act No. 9710 otherwise known as “The Magna Carta of Women” declares that,
“The State shall recognize and respect the rights of Moro and indigenous women to practice,
promote, protect, and preserve their own culture, traditions, and institutions and to consider these
rights in the formulation and implementation of national policies and programs. To this end, the
State shall adopt measures in consultation with the sectors concerned to protect their rights to
their indigenous knowledge systems and practices, traditional livelihood, and other
manifestations of their cultures and ways of life: Provided, that these cultural systems and
practices are not discriminatory to women.

As such, it is our aim to raise awareness, and put an end to all forms of discriminations,
including discrimination against Muslim Women. We hope to foster deeper respect,
understanding, and above all tolerance among and between Filipinos of different cultures and
faith toward national unity and peace.

In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

EXPLANATORY NOTE
The words in Bold
All paragraphs should be
justified, first line indented

AUTHOR
MUBARAK M. CABUGATAN, MP Restate the name of author
for signature
Caps Lock, Bold
Republic of the Philippines
Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
BANGSAMORO PARLIAMENT
Cotabato City

First Session

Bill No. _________

Introduced by: MUBARAK M. CABUGATAN, MP

AN ACT
PROVIDING PROTECTION FOR MUSLIM FILIPINO WOMEN AGAINST
DISCRIMINATION OF WEARING HIJAB IN GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE
INSTITUTIONS
OPENING
STATEMENT Be it enacted by the Bangsamoro Parliament assembled:
Copy as it
is. Italics
SECTION 1. Short Title. – This act shall be known as the “Hijab Act of 2018”.
Only
Section 1 SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. – It is hereby declared as the policy of the Bangsamoro
is spelled, Autonomous Region pursuant to the 1987 Constitution to:
the rest are
abbreviate a) Maintain peace and order, the protection of life, liberty, and property, and promotion of
d (SEC.) the general welfare are essential for the enjoyment by all the people of the blessings of
democracy.
Only b) Ensure that no person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of
name of law, nor shall any person be denied the equal protection of the laws.
the
c) Serve and protect the people.
Sections
should be d) Value the dignity of every human person and guarantee full respect for human rights.
in Bold e) Recognize the vital role of the youth in nation-building and shall promote and protect
and their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual, and social well-being. It shall inculcate in the
Italicized. youth patriotism and nationalism, and encourage their involvement in public and civic
affairs.

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form or in alphabetical
bullets.

SEC. 3. Definition of Terms. – For the purpose of this act, the following terms shall

(a) Hijab comes from the Arabic root word "hajaba," which means to conceal or hide from
view. In general terms, it refers to Islamic modest dressing for women. First, a woman’s
body should be covered such that only her face, hands, and feet are revealed. Secondly,
the clothing must be loose enough so that the shape of a woman’s body is not visible.
Hijab is constant and marks a woman as a Muslim.

(b) Muslim refers to anyone who is a follower of the Islamic faith, whether from birth or by
reversion.

(c) Women, as used in this Act, shall mean to identify female Muslims regardless of age,
civil status, ethnic background, and/or occupation.

(d) Moro People refers to the indigenous people who have historically inhabited Mindanao,
Palawan and Sulu, and who are largely of the Islamic faith.

(e) Religious belief means holding or not holding a religious belief or view and engaging in,
not engaging in or refusing to engage in a religious activity.

(f) Institutions, as used in this act, refers to public and private schools/colleges/universities,
hospitals, companies, corporations, banks, malls, and the like.

DEFINITION OF TERMS
Terms should be in Bold
Separated by (a) alphabetical bullets

SEC 4. Equal Opportunity - It shall be the duty of every person, natural or juridical, public or
private, to ensure that there is equal opportunity for all persons in relating to actual or prospective
employees, students, tenants, customers or clients, and that no discriminatory acts, as defined
herein, is committed by them or their agents in the areas of employment, housing, education and
delivery of basic goods and services.

For this purpose, every agency, corporation, company, healthcare and educational
institution, as well as any other person providing employment, housing, education and delivery of
basic goods and services, shall issue an equal opportunity policy, including the creation of an
Equal Opportunity Committee, as provided for in Section 5 hereof. Failure to do so shall be
deemed refusal to address discrimination, and shall be penalized as an act of discrimination.

SEC. 5. Equal Opportunity Committees. - In order to ensure the compliance of this Act,
agencies, corporations, companies, healthcare and educational institutions, whether private or
public, shall create an Equal Opportunity Committee that shall have administrative jurisdiction
over cases involving discrimination under this Act.

The committee shall be tasked, among others, to conduct the investigation of alleged cases
constituting discrimination on the basis of ethnic origin and/or religious affiliation or beliefs.

Administrative sanctions shall not be a bar to any prosecution in the proper courts or any
act of discrimination committed on the basis of ethnic origin and/or religious affiliation or
beliefs, or to any civil claims for damages caused by said act.
Other provisions should be
separated in different sections.
Succeeding paragraphs should be
indented, no maximum sections
SEC. 6. Policy – All government and private institutions must conform to all the provisions of
this act and shall do, to the extent of their authority, all necessary actions and measures to carry
out the abovementioned provisions.

SEC. 7. Penal Clause. - Any person liable under this Act shall be penalized by imprisonment for
a period of not less than thirty (30) days nor more than six (6) months and/or a fine of not less
than Ten Thousand Pesos (Php 10,000.00) nor more than One Hundred Thousand Pesos (Php
100,000.00), taking into consideration the circumstances and gravity of the offense.

SEC. 8. Implementing Rules and Regulations – Upon the approval of this legislation, the
Commission on Human Rights through the Bangsamoro Human Rights Office, National
Commission on Muslim Filipinos and other involved party in the Bangsamoro Government must
release a memo regarding the crafting and construction of implementing rules and guidelines.
The Implementation Rules and Regulations must include, but not limited to determine:

The Organizational Set Up – Since this legislation contains revisions in the setup of the
status quo, a new memo must be released on how the changes shall take effect and other
necessary alterations of the present situation.

Protocols to be followed by the Department of Health, Private Hospitals Association of


the Philippines, Inc., Department of Education, Commission on Higher Education, and other
involved entities.

SEC. 9. Appropriations. – The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act is hereby
authorized to be appropriated in the General Appropriations Act of the year following its
enactment into law and thereafter.

SEC. 10. Repealing Clause. - Any provision of law or regulations inconsistent herewith is hereby
repealed, revoked or modified accordingly.

SEC. 11. Separability Clause. - If any portion or provision of this Act is declared void or
unconstitutional, the remaining portions or provisions hereof shall not be affected by such
declaration.

SEC. 12. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in two (2)
newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,

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