REPUBLIC ACT 10207 AN ACT PROHIBITING PUBLIC DISPLAY OF AFFECTION TITLE I GENERAL PROVISIONS CHAPTER 1 TITLE, POLICY AND DEFINITION OF TERMS Sec. 1. Short Title and Scope. – This Act shall be known as, “An Act Prohibiting Public Display of Affection of 2018.” It shall cover all acts that are associated with the public display of affection, including the prevention and penalties that shall be provided. Sec. 2. Declaration of State Policies. – (a) The maintenance of peace and order, the protection of life, liberty, and property, and promotion of the general welfare are essential for the enjoyment by all the people of the blessings of democracy. (b) The State recognizes the sanctity of family life and shall protect and strengthen the family as a basic autonomous social institution. It shall equally protect the life of the mother and the life of the unborn from conception. The natural and primary right and duty of parents in the rearing of the youth for civic efficiency and the development of moral character shall receive the support of the Government. (c) The State recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation-building and shall promote and protect their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual, and social well-being. It shall inculcate in the youth patriotism and nationalism, and encourage their involvement in public and civic affairs. Sec. 3. Definition of Terms. – (a) Physical affection is categorized into seven different types including but not limited to: holding hands, cuddling/holding, backrubs/massages, caressing/stroking, kissing on the face, hugging, and kissing on the lips. (b) Public places shall generally refer to an indoor or outdoor area, whether privately or publicly owned, to which the public have access by right or by invitation, expressed or implied, whether by payment of money or not, but not a place when used exclusively by one or more individuals for a private gathering or other personal purpose. Public places include but is not limited to: (1) all restaurants with a seating capacity greater than fifty (2) all retail stores, lobbies and malls (3) offices, including waiting rooms, and other commercial establishments; (4) public conveyances with departures, travel, and destination entirely within this state; (5) educational facilities; (6) hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and other health care and medical facilities; and (7) auditoriums, elevators, theaters, libraries, art museums, concert halls, indoor arenas, and meeting rooms. (c) Couples shall refer to two people whether of the opposite sexes or the same sex who are married, engaged, or otherwise closely associated romantically or sexually.