Age discrimination
also called (Ageism) refers to the Stereotypes, Prejudice and Discrimination towards other or oneself based on Age.
Noticable Issues
Not hiring due to Age
Forcing an Employee to take early retirement
Age Discrimination
Being laid off due to Age
Harassment due to Age
Policy
Republic Act No. 10911, the Anti-Age Discrimination in Employment Act, generally considered unlawful acts which consider age as a determining factor in hiring, compensation and benefits, separation, and other aspects of employment.
Advocacy of Age Discrimination
Always remember that Age is just a number; every individual can do things we thought they could not, and age will not show an individual’s capabilities. It Generally shows the experience and skills of an individual, not their capabilities. Their physical strength might be weak because of aging, but their knowledge and experience are unparalleled compared to our youth and adults.
LGBTQIIA+
is an abbreviation for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, asexual, and more. These terms are used to describe a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity.
Major issues
LQBTQIA+, In many societies around the world, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people are subject to abuse and attacks. Gender and sexual minorities are excluded and stigmatized because of who they are, and alarmingly, many countries still have laws and policies that specifically make homosexuality a crime.
Policy
Sogie bill no. 689 as to prohibit anyone from discriminating for someone's gender identity or expression. It is also known as the anti discrimination bill that is applicable to all types of gender. It is to promote someone’s right as they are human and to be human is to have human rights.
Advocacy for LGBTQIA+ - We youth are free to express our thoughts against homophobia, transphobia, and anti LGBTQ harrassment and discrimination. We should learn to accept and support an individual who chooses to come out (Gay, Lesbian). As for adults, we should stop making assumptions about people’s sexual orientation or gender identity.
Inflation
Inflation is the rate of increase in prices over a given period of time. Inflation is typically a broad measure, such as the overall increase in prices or the increase in the cost of living in a country.
Main issue/current issue:
Rising food inflation is the main driver of inflation rate in the Philippines this year due to the recent spike in sugar prices.
Policy
Republic Act No. 4164, entitled “An Act to Prevent the Excessive Increase in the Price of Certain Prime Necessities of Life on the Occasion of a Public Calamity, Penalizing the Violation Thereof, and for other Purposes.
Advocacy for the decrease of Inflation
One of the Advocacy presented is what they call “Contractionary fiscal policy” where the government would increase the taxes and decrease government spending to prevent the increase of the goods and service prices.