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Section 66. Continui<strong>ng</strong> Education against Sexual harassment. To foster a cultureagainst sexual harassment, all government or private agencies and offices within thejurisdiction of the Municipality shall conduct a continui<strong>ng</strong> education against sexualharassment. For this purpose the Municipal Social Council for Women and the MunicipalLabor-Management Council shall work together to ensure that:66.1 At least one (1) activity designed to equip workers and employees with thecritical and practical knowledge on gender issues and concerns is conducted eachyear in these offices/establishments or workplace.66.2 <stro<strong>ng</strong>>The</stro<strong>ng</strong>> provisions of RA 7877 otherwise known as the Anti-Sexual HarassmentLaw and other provisions of the Labor Code affecti<strong>ng</strong> women are faithfullyimplemented, especially the formulation of the necessary policies and procedures inresolvi<strong>ng</strong> complaints for sexual harassment.66.3 Tools for Assessment and Strategies against gender bias are designed andestablished.Section 67. Support and Development of Day Care Centers. <stro<strong>ng</strong>>The</stro<strong>ng</strong>> Municipal Governmentof Culasi shall ensure that day care centers are set-up in all bara<strong>ng</strong>ays. Day care centersexisti<strong>ng</strong> in the bara<strong>ng</strong>ays shall be responsive to the need of the community to providechildcare assistance to parents in order that they may be able to e<strong>ng</strong>age in economicallyproductive activities. For this purpose, day care centers shall give priority to children aged3-4 years old.Section 68. Legal Education and Counseli<strong>ng</strong>. <stro<strong>ng</strong>>The</stro<strong>ng</strong>> Municipal Legal Officer shall:68.1 Undertake legal education and traini<strong>ng</strong> for community leaders, Bara<strong>ng</strong>ayofficials and members of the Lupo<strong>ng</strong> Tagapamayapa on legal counseli<strong>ng</strong> andarbitration to capacitate community workers to facilitate resolution of cases andfamily conflicts at the bara<strong>ng</strong>ay level in coordination with the Municipal SocialWelfare and Development Office and concerned government organization (NGOs).68.2 Undertake a special para-legal traini<strong>ng</strong> on gender issues and related mattersfor members of the Lupo<strong>ng</strong> Tagapamayapa for all bara<strong>ng</strong>ays in the municipality inpartnership with the Liga Ng Mga Bara<strong>ng</strong>ay and other non-governmentorganizations.Section 69. Medico Legal Desk for Women. <stro<strong>ng</strong>>The</stro<strong>ng</strong>> Municipal Health Officer and the Chiefof Culasi District Hospital shall create a medico legal desk for women to attend to women’sspecial medical needs.Section 70. Support Fund for the Senior Citizens Affairs. <stro<strong>ng</strong>>The</stro<strong>ng</strong>> Municipal Governmentshall allocate funds for livelihood assistance, routine physical check-up, social group workprograms and other appropriate socio-economic activities for the senior citizens.Section 71. Support to Persons in Detention. <stro<strong>ng</strong>>The</stro<strong>ng</strong>> rights of all detainees shall beprotected as follows:71.1 Speedy trial of the cases shall be ensured by all concerned;227

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