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RA 9710 (The Magna Carta of Women) Section 39

Commission on Human Rights (CHR).

Section 39

SEC. 39. Commission on Human Rights (CHR). — The Commission, acting as the Gender and Development Ombud, consistent with its mandate, shall undertake measures such as the following: Monitor, with the PCW and other state agencies, among others, in developing indicators and guidelines to comply with their duties related to the human rights of women, including, their right to nondiscrimination guaranteed under this Act: Designate one (1) commissioner and/or its Women's Human Rights Center to be primarily responsible for formulating and implementing programs and activities related to the promotion and protection of the human rights of women, including the investigations and complaints of discrimination and violations of their rights brought under this Act and related laws and regulations; Establish guidelines and mechanisms, among others, that will facilitate access of women to legal remedies under this Act and related, laws, and enhance the protection and promotion of the rights of women, especially marginalized women; Assist in the filing of cases against individuals, agencies, institutions, or establishments that violate, the provisions of this Act; and Recommend to the President of the Philippines or the Civil Service Commission any possible administrative action based on noncompliance or failure to implement the provisions of this Act.

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CitationRA 9710 (The Magna Carta of Women) Section 39 (LawPlayer, data as of 2026-07-04)

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