Worksheet on Gender Laws and Policies in the Philippines

How does Republic Act No. 9710 differ from Republic Act No. 7192 in terms of their primary scope?

• RA 7192 focuses on international diplomacy, while RA 9710 is exclusively about economic trade.

• RA 7192 replaces the Philippine Constitution, while RA 9710 merely amends local ordinances.

• RA 9710 is limited to educational reforms, whereas RA 7192 covers all aspects of military service.

• RA 9710 provides a comprehensive bill of rights for women, while RA 7192 focuses specifically on integrating women into development processes.

When comparing the Beijing Platform for Action to CEDAW, which statement accurately describes their relationship?

• CEDAW only applies to Asian nations, while the Beijing Platform applies only to Western nations.

• The Beijing Platform for Action replaced CEDAW as the primary international law in 1995.

• CEDAW is a legally binding treaty, whereas the Beijing Platform for Action is a consensus-based development framework.

• Both are identical documents with the same number of articles and legal requirements.

A government agency is planning its annual budget. According to the Magna Carta of Women (RA 9710), which of the following actions demonstrates correct application of the law?

• Allocating exactly 2% of the total budget for infrastructure projects.

• Dedicate 10% of the budget to male-dominated sports programs to ensure diversity.

• Requesting a waiver to bypass gender budgeting if the agency has a male head.

• Setting aside at least 5% of the total agency budget for Gender and Development (GAD) programs.

What is the specific focus of Article II, Section 14 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution compared to other sections?

• It defines the territorial boundaries of the Philippines.

• It establishes the three branches of the government.

• It outlines the process for electing the President and Vice President.

• It explicitly recognizes the role of women in nation-building and ensures fundamental equality before the law.

Which of the following best characterizes 'gender mainstreaming' as promoted by RA 7192?

• A. A policy that requires all government employees to be female.

• B. Ensuring women are the only participants in development projects.

• C. Creating separate government departments exclusively for women's issues.

• D. The process of assessing the implications for women and men of any planned action or policy.

If a Higher Education Institution (HEI) wants to comply with CHED Memorandum Order No. 1, s. 2015, which initiative would be most effective?

• Reducing the number of female faculty members to maintain a traditional balance.

• Increasing tuition fees for male students to fund women's scholarships.

• Integrating gender-sensitive perspectives into the curriculum and campus culture.

• Eliminating all sports programs to focus on academic gender theory.

In the context of international human rights, why is CEDAW often distinguished from other treaties as the 'international bill of rights for women'?

• Because it was written by the first female President of the United States.

• Because it replaces all national constitutions of the member states.

• Because it is the only treaty that mentions the word 'women'.

• Because it provides a comprehensive legal framework to eliminate discrimination and defines the meaning of equality.

Which Philippine law is specifically titled the 'Women in Development and Nation Building Act'?

How many 'Critical Areas of Concern' were identified in the Beijing Platform for Action to guide global gender equality efforts?

• 12

• 5

• 8

• 15

Which of the following is a primary objective of the CHED Memorandum Order No. 1, s. 2015?

• To prioritize international students over local students.

• To mandate military training for all college students.

• To institutionalize Gender and Development (GAD) in Higher Education Institutions.

• To reduce the number of years required for a degree.