The controversial president is well-known for public misogynistic remarks and has confessed to sexual assault.
The Philippines' controversial President Rodrigo Duterte has signed a new anti-sexual harassment bill into law, and promised to adhere to the new legislation despite having made repeated sexist and misogynistic comments since taking power.
The bill's main author is a member of the country's opposition party. Senator Risa Hontiveros said its passage is a"massive victory" that will help citizens"push back against the growing 'rude culture' in our streets and communities." She vowed that the nation would"reclaim our streets from sexual harassers and gender bigots and make public spaces safe for all.
The legislation relates to any such behavior in the streets, workplaces, vehicles, schools, recreational areas, bars or online, the AP explained. Those falling foul of the new law will have to pay fines or may even be imprisoned, depending on the seriousness of their offense. Foreigners breaking the law will be deported after paying a fine or serving a jail term.was not lost on Duterte's critics. The 74-year-old has regularly made offensive comments and has been accused of inappropriate behavior since coming to office in 2016.
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