Comprehensive Anti-Discrimination Ordinance in the City of Zamboanga

October 6, 2020ZAMBOANGA CITY ORDINANCE NO. 543-20COMPREHENSIVE ANTI-DISCRIMINATION ORDINANCE IN THE CITY OF ZAMBOANGAAuthors: Hon. Lilibeth M. Nuño, Hon. Rommel S. Agan — City Vice Mayor, Hon. Tungkuh B. Hanapi, Hon. Josephine E. Pareja, Hon. Miguel C. Alavar III, Hon. Cary John O. Pioc, Hon. Joselito A. Macrohon, Hon. El King K. Omaga, Hon. Benjamin B. Guingona IV, Hon. Juan Climaco P. Elago II, Hon. Cesar M. Jimenez, Hon. Elbert C. Atilano, Sr.,Hon. Al-Jihan R. Edding, Hon. Jimmy B. Villaflores, Hon. Rogelio L. Valesco, Jr.,Hon. Khymer Adan T. Olaso, Hon. John M. Dalipe, Hon. Crisanto B. Dela Cruz, Hon. Vincent Paul A. Elago, Hon. Jerry E. PerezEXPLANATORY NOTEWHEREAS, Article II, Section 11 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution enunciates that the State values the dignity of every human person and guarantees full respect for human rights. Furthermore, Article III, Section 1 of the Constitution guarantees that "no person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law, nor shall any person be denied the equal protection of the law"; WHEREAS, Article XIII,...