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The Hataman Bill: A Big Leap Forward Towards an Inclusive Society Atty. Algamar A. Latiph

The Hataman Bill: A Big Leap Forward Towards an Inclusive Society Atty. Algamar A. Latiph. YSPEAK sponsored by YMPN, July 7, 2009, Asian Institute of Management, Makati City. Act of Discrimination. Definition:

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The Hataman Bill: A Big Leap Forward Towards an Inclusive Society Atty. Algamar A. Latiph

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  1. The Hataman Bill: A Big Leap Forward Towards an Inclusive Society Atty. Algamar A. Latiph YSPEAK sponsored by YMPN, July 7, 2009, Asian Institute of Management, Makati City

  2. Act of Discrimination • Definition: • “Discrimination” as used in this Act shall mean any distinction, exclusion or restriction made on the basis of ethnic origin or religious affiliation or beliefs, which has the effect or purpose of impairing or nullifying the recognition, enjoyment or exercise by them of their human rights and fundamental freedoms in the political, economic, social, cultural, civil or any other field, especially including, but not limited to, employment, livelihood, housing, education and basic services.

  3. Highlights: • International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination • Philippine is a diverse, multiethnic, multicultural society • Philippine is an open society • The inevitability of multiethnic living together

  4. Survey on Discrimination on Muslims/ Moro • 55% of Filipinos think that Muslims are probably more prone to run amok. 47% believes that Muslims are probably terrorists or extremists . • 44% percentages of those who believe that Muslims probably secretly hate all non-Muslims. • 33% to 39% percentage of Filipinos that are biased against Muslims notwithstanding the fact that only about 14% of them have had direct dealings with Muslims. Source: Philippine Human Development Report 2005

  5. Bottom-10 provinces in human development (2003), namely: • Basilan, • Tawi-Tawi, • Maguindanao, and • Sulu. Source: Philippine Human Development Report 2005

  6. Bottom-10 provinces in terms of life expectancy (2003): • Basilan (60.6) • Lanao del Sur (57.9) • Sulu (52.8) • Maguindanao (52.0) • Tawi-Tawi (51.2) Source: Philippine Human Development Report 2005

  7. Social Exclusion: • The case of Metro Manila and Urban Cities

  8. Anti-Discrimination Bill • will promote social inclusion and cohesion • lessen discrimination, prejudice, intolerance • promote understanding and dialogue • Because it is the right thing to do

  9. Peace be Upon You, Assalamu Alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh

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