The Lawyers for Commuters Safety and Protection (LCSP) expressed support for recent moves by the Department of Transportation (DoTr) and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to strengthen measures against sexual harassment in public transport, citing persistent risks faced by commuters, particularly during peak hours.

LCSP said enforcement efforts should be complemented by the Department of Justice (DoJ), especially in ensuring the filing and prosecution of cases against offenders.

LCSP founder Attorney Ariel Inton said incidents of sexual harassment often occur during rush hours, when crowded conditions place female passengers at greater risk.

“Isinusulong rin ng LCSP na ipatupad na rin sa mga terminals at loading and unloading zone ang pilahan ng mga pasahero para maiwasan ang mala ‘zombie’ na unahan sa pagsakay na madalas ay agrabyado ang mga buntis, senior citizens, bata, at PWDs na hindi kaya makipagunahan sa mga kalalakihan,” Inton said.

(“LCSP is also pushing for the enforcement of proper passenger queues at terminals and loading and unloading zones to prevent chaotic boarding situations that often disadvantage pregnant women, senior citizens, children, and persons with disabilities who cannot compete physically with male passengers.”)

“Suportado ng LCSP ang DoTr at LTFRB sa paglaban sa mga nagaganap na sexual harassment sa public transport. Hindi lamang paalala sa mga driver at operator kundi agarang pagpataw ng kaukulang parusa sa mga mapapatunayang guilty,” he added. (“LCSP supports DoTr and LTFRB efforts against sexual harassment in public transport, not only through reminders to drivers and operators but through the immediate imposition of penalties on those found guilty.”