By Marvin Sy (The Philippine Star)  MANILA, Philippines - Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago branded as unconstitutional and discriminatory a bill seeking to ban women from working for at least 11 consecutive hours during the night.Senate Bill 2701aims to amend Articles 130 and 131 of the Labor Code. It is a substitutionfor similar bills filed by Senators Jinggoy Estrada and Francis Pangilinan.  |
