LGBTQIA+ Advocates Urges President Marcos to Certify SOGIE Bill Now
The bill, once enacted into law, will protect our country's economy from the preventable costs of discrimination.
The Philippines is abuzz with calls for equality as the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies urge President Marcos to certify the SOGIE Equality Bill as urgent. Led by Congressperson Geraldine Roman, the Equality Alliance – a movement comprised of over 200 organizations – is pushing for the passage of the bill that safeguards LGBTQIA+ individuals from discrimination and harassment.
The bill has garnered widespread support, with youth groups like PANTAY highlighting the growing Pride Marches as a testament to the community's demand for equal rights. LGBTIQ+ advocates like Angel Romero of Pride PH see President Marcos' backing of the bill as a sign of his commitment to human rights, while others emphasize how the Equality Bill aligns with the President's own pronouncements on protecting Filipinos from discrimination.
With the unwavering spirit of equality resonating throughout their message, the advocates urge President Marcos to seize the opportunity to make a lasting impact. They envision a Philippines where diversity is embraced, and where love and acceptance prevail.