During a hearing by the House Committee on Women and Gender Equality, wherein lawmakers discussed the consolidation of several Sogie bills, the lawmaker explained that the bill’s “main objective” is for the protection of LGBTQ+ rights.
The Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or Expression Equality Bill is not meant to pave the way for same-sex marriage in the Philippines, Bataan 1st District Rep. Geraldine Roman repeatedly clarified on Tuesday, March 7, as she gave her “palabra de honor ” to religious groups that their grievances against the bill would be heard.“I would like to clarify why this is entitled anti-discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity expression.
This she promised as she maintained that there was nothing in the Sogie Equality Bill “that explicitly nor implicitly wants to effect same-sex marriage.” “There is nothing in this bill that will actually allow like what I’ve said, same-sex marriage. In fact, doon sa granting ng licenses, we are very specific this doesn’t pertain to marriage licenses,” she added.
Roman also said that the proposed measure would, in particular, protect Filipinos in the workplace and schools, as well as in the delivery of government services and access to commercial and public establishments.
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