The Land Transportation Office – National Capital Region (LTO–NCR), through its Committee on Decorum and Investigation (CODI), has officially launched a video campaign against sexual harassment. The initiative aims to encourage victims to come forward without fear and to assure them of the Committee’s full support, strict confidentiality, and unwavering commitment to holding offenders accountable.
(LTO-NCR CODI Chairperson – Ms. Pamela B. Gervasio, Ph.D)
In her inspirational message, CODI Chairperson Pamela B. Gervasio emphasized that the video campaign is more than just an infomercial or a mere “palabas.” Instead, it serves as a powerful reminder and a call to action—affirming that everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, and protected in the workplace. She further stressed that all LTO employees, whether regular, casual, or job order personnel, share the responsibility of upholding and enforcing the agency’s policies against sexual harassment.
(LTO Assistant Secretary Markus V. Lacanilao)
Meanwhile, Assistant Secretary Markus V. Lacanilao, LTO Chief, Assistant Secretary and LTO-NCR Concurrent Regional Director, firmly stated that sexual harassment and abuse have no place in the LTO. He reiterated the agency’s commitment to maintaining a safe, respectful, and inclusive work environment for all employees.
(LTO-NCR: Committee on Decorum and Investigation Video Shoot)
What is CODI?
The Committee on Decorum and Investigation (CODI) is the body mandated to receive, investigate, and recommend appropriate actions on cases involving sexual harassment and gender-based sexual harassment (GBSH) in the workplace.
CODI operates in accordance with the following laws and policies:
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CSC Resolution No. 01-0940 – Rules on Sexual Harassment
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Republic Act No. 7877 – Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995
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Republic Act No. 11313 – Safe Spaces Act
Why CODI Is Important
CODI plays a vital role in government service by:
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Ensuring a safe, respectful, and professional work environment
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Providing a clear and accessible mechanism for addressing harassment complaints
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Helping agencies comply with Civil Service Commission rules and national laws
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Strengthening accountability and due process within the workplace
Main Functions of CODI
The Committee on Decorum and Investigation is responsible for:
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Receiving complaints of sexual harassment and gender-based sexual harassment
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Conducting investigations in a confidential, impartial, and timely manner
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Protecting complainants and witnesses from retaliation
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Recommending appropriate administrative penalties to the disciplining authority
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Promoting workplace decorum, awareness, and the prevention of harassment
Through this campaign and the continued work of CODI, LTO–NCR reaffirms its commitment to protecting the dignity, rights, and welfare of every employee.
