The struggle for equal rights holds immense importance that extends beyond mere rhetoric, even spelling life and death. Yet in Congress, legislations that would protect LGBTQ+ languishes, and who one can love remains a subject of a protracted debate.
He knew he needed to stand by his partner’s side when the latter’s parents, both devout Catholics, found out about their same-sex relationship and expelled him from home. This compelled them to live under one roof.
However, the medical staff dismissed his claim of being the patient’s partner and insisted on seeing proof of identification, Calimag recalled. Peter Van Evangelista, 43, reminisced about his sense of optimism upon learning about the potential enactment of this bill, which would provide LGBTQ+ individuals like him with legal recognition, protections, and rights.
Nevertheless, the bill failed to advance in the Senate and was subsequently reintroduced in the succeeding Congress. Despite persistent efforts, the bill encountered protracted delays and opposition, slowly killing its chance to become law. Only three House bills were approved to go until the third or final reading and one was enacted into law. These include:House Bill 09094 or the act Declaring May 17 Of Every Year As The National Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Transphobia And Other Phobias On Persons With Diverse Sexual Orientation Or Gender Identity Or Expression
“We have the numbers in the lower house and in the upper house. But the noisy minority uses its power to not only disseminate lies about the SOGIE equality bill and instill fear in the hearts of the people and try to shape public opinion in the wrong manner,” Roman said. Despite this, Roman stressed the importance of patience and giving thorough information to lawmakers, as some of them may still have reservations or concerns about the SOGIE bill.
Some cities in the Philippines, such as Quezon City, Manila, Angeles City, Baguio City, Iloilo City, Davao City, and Zamboanga City, as well as provinces like Cavite, Batangas, Bataan, and Eastern Samar, have implemented laws prohibiting discrimination based on one’s sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
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