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Understanding Violence Against Men in the Philippines

Violence Against Men (VAM) encompasses various forms of abuse directed at men, often by women, and includes domestic violence, sexual assault, and emotional abuse. The document highlights the economic impact of VAM, noting that it contributes to decreased productivity and increased government burden, while existing laws primarily protect women and children. It calls for comprehensive policies to address VAM and promote gender equality and human rights in the Philippines.

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Understanding Violence Against Men in the Philippines

Violence Against Men (VAM) encompasses various forms of abuse directed at men, often by women, and includes domestic violence, sexual assault, and emotional abuse. The document highlights the economic impact of VAM, noting that it contributes to decreased productivity and increased government burden, while existing laws primarily protect women and children. It calls for comprehensive policies to address VAM and promote gender equality and human rights in the Philippines.

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VIOLENCE AGAINST MEN

VAM
CHEZCA FRITS V. CALVEZ
Violence Against Men (VAM) refers to the physical,
emotional, or psychological abuse of men, often perpetrated
by women. This can take many forms, including domestic
violence, sexual assault, and emotional abuse, and can occur
in intimate relationships, workplaces, or community settings.

47%
REDUCED
53%
ABSENTEEISM
PRODUCTIVITY

HOW VAM AFFECTS DECREASED


INCREASING
ECONOMIC GROWTH WORK HOURS
GOVERNMENT According to the Philippine Risk Poll:
BURDEN 2024, more than half of men who
REDUCING DECREASED
HUMAN experienced violence and
HOUSEHOLD harassment suffered psychological
CAPITAL INCOME harassment while 47% of women
respondents reported experiencing
the same.
WHERE’S THE GAP? WHY DOES IT RELATE TO
Prior to the creation of RA 9262 or the ‘RED TAGGING’ ACTIVISTS
Anti-Violence Against Women and their The situation pertains to advocating for human
Children, the Philippines already had rights, specifically the rights of individuals who
related laws where domestic violence or have been falsely labeled as rebels or enemies
intimate partner violence would fall under a) of the state (a practice known as "red-
Revised Penal Code of 1930; b) Family tagging"), as well as the rights of abused men.
Code of 1988; c) Republic Act 8369, also These groups are striving to have their voices
known as Family Courts Act 1997; and heard and to receive protection from the
Republic Act 8353, or the Anti-Rape Law of national government.
1998.

Although these laws stated are published,


domestic violence is clearly targeted to 2-YEAR NSTP-ROTC BILL
women and children victims. Although there I think its similarity is in the part of discipline
are leeways for battered men when it that should’ve been observed in the gov’t on
comes to some laws, the primary law of the first hand. VAM and ROTC overlooked the
the Philippines on domestic violence only plea of its people resulting to possible
deems women and children as the ones in physical, psychological, emotional, and mental
need of protection, not men. abuses to both men and tertiary students.
RECOMMENDATION
Violence against men in the
Philippines has significant
economic implications that
cannot be ignored. It is
essential to address this issue
through comprehensive
policies and programs that
promote gender equality,
respect for human rights, and
social justice.

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