MANILA, Philippines — Opposition Senator Risa Hontiveros made a fresh bid to advance a bill that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or expression as the 18th Congress opens this month. Hontiveros has refiled the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE) Equality bill, which eyes protection for Filipino members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning (LGBTQ+) community against sex- and gender-based discrimination. ADVERTISEMENTThe senator expressed confidence that the measure will be passed in the 18th Congress. “If the Senate’s 17th Congress was a big win for women and health, the 18th Congress will be a massive victory against hate and discrimination. The SOGIE Equality Bill will pass.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer July 03, 2019 07:18 UTC