Mr Lee Posted September 2, 2011 Posted September 2, 2011 If this passes, could this be curtains for all the girly bars? It sure seems like it is directed at them. 09/03/2011Under HB 1475, Arroyo has proposed that the penalty of reclusion temporal (instead of prision mayor) in its medium and maximum periods be imposed on any person who, in any manner, or under any pretext, shall engage in the business or shall profit by prostitution or shall engage in or promote, facilitate or induce prostitution. In addition to the penalty of imprisonment, Arroyo proposed a fine to be determined by the court which, however, shall not be less than P100,000. The fine shall be administered as a cash fund by the Department of Social Welfare and Development and disbursed for the rehabilitation of each prostitute-victim and any immediate member of his/her family if the latter is the perpetrator of the offense. When the offender is a corporation, partnership or association, the officer, director, employee or agent thereof who is responsible for the violation of the law shall suffer the corresponding penalty imposed. Arroyo pointed out the proposed amendatory measure covers persons acting as procurer or recruiters of women and children for the trade, and sanctions are also imposed against establishments or enterprises which promote, facilitate or conduct activities constituting prostitution. For purposes of the proposed Act, the term prostitute shall mean “any person who, for money, profit or any form of material consideration or advantage shall habitually or with intent to habitually engage or indulge in sexual intercourse or lascivious conduct.”The complete story HERE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Hounddriver Posted September 3, 2011 Posted September 3, 2011 There's girly bars all over the world. Nevada for example. The only difference here is the price and ease of access. Laws like this will make the girly bars go 'underground' so that they will be harder to find and gain access to and more expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jollygoodfellow Posted September 3, 2011 Posted September 3, 2011 It could still be disputed that EWR is not illegal as it has nothing to do with a bar owner as to what an employee does once she finishes her shift. Her shift finishes when someone pays for an EWR and if it is paid it is only to make up for lost earnings on the drinks she could have got for the bar. So how can this law change anything? EWR= early work release And if it did end the bars as we know it then Bruce will be feeding more :( 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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