MANILA, Philippines --- The first version of the measure banning discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and sex characteristics (Sogiesc) was filed in Philippine Congress 23 years ago. Despite the decades-long delay, LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, asexual, and more) community members continue to advocate for the Sogiesc Equality bill. Several religious groups have been among the main opposers of the bill through the years. Issues concerning religion were raised in separate hearings of the Senate and the House of Representatives on Wednesday. A House committee hearing on eight Sogiesc Equa...
Keep on reading: ‘Faith is not the enemy of equality:’ Filipino LGBTQ+ reignite call for Sogie bill passage
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