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07-26-2022, 05:15 PM
Lawmaker wants ‘ghosting’ declared an emotional offense
By CNN Philippines Staff
Published Jul 26, 2022 4:34:26 PM
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, July 26) — A lawmaker has filed a bill seeking to declare the act of “ghosting” — or ending communication with someone without explanation — a form of emotional abuse.
In House Bill No. 611 which was released to the media on Tuesday, Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. said ghosting causes trauma as it “develops feelings of rejection and neglect.”
“Studies have shown that social rejection of any kind activates the same pain pathways in the brain as physical pain, meaning there's a biological link between rejection and pain. That goes for friends and partners, alike,” Teves said.
“It can be likened to a form of emotional cruelty and should be punished as an emotional offense,” he added.
The measure, however, did not indicate any proposed penalty.
By CNN Philippines Staff
Published Jul 26, 2022 4:34:26 PM
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, July 26) — A lawmaker has filed a bill seeking to declare the act of “ghosting” — or ending communication with someone without explanation — a form of emotional abuse.
In House Bill No. 611 which was released to the media on Tuesday, Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. said ghosting causes trauma as it “develops feelings of rejection and neglect.”
“Studies have shown that social rejection of any kind activates the same pain pathways in the brain as physical pain, meaning there's a biological link between rejection and pain. That goes for friends and partners, alike,” Teves said.
“It can be likened to a form of emotional cruelty and should be punished as an emotional offense,” he added.
The measure, however, did not indicate any proposed penalty.