Laws passed that do not fall under any of the foregoing categories were classified as general purpose.

Many enactments were passed that although not directly intended for women, affect women. Representation by women in policy making bodies, additional benefits to special sectors such as senior citizens and disabled persons. There are also laws passed directly for concerns of women such as the Women in Nation-Building Act and the National Women's Day Law.

Note that despite the absence of a law on domestic violence, there is a Memorandum from the Office of the President instructing all offices to address the problem. This is recognition by government that it is a pressing need.