Section 48Sec./Art. 48

Duty of Employers, Heads of Government Offices, Heads of Public and Private Schools or Training Institutions, and Local Chief Executives. - It shall be the duty of private schools and training institutions, and local chief executives over all private establishments within their territorial jurisdiction, to prevent or deter acts of discrimination against PLHIV, and to provide procedures for the resolution, settlement, or prosecution of acts of discrimination against PLHIV, and to provide procedures for the resolution, settlement, or prosecution of acts of discrimination. Towards this end, the private employer, head of office, or local chief executive shall:

(a) Promulgate rules and regulations prescribing the procedure for the investigation of discrimination cases and the administrative sanctions thereof; and

(b) Create an ad hoc committee on the investigation of discrimination cases,

The committee shall conduct meetings to increase the members' knowledge and understanding of HIV and AIDS, and to prevent incidents of discrimination. It shall also conduct the administrative investigation of alleged cases of discrimination.

ARTICLE VII

DISCRIMINATORY ACTS AND PRACTICES AND CORRESPONDING PENALTIES