MANILA, Philippines — Following the recent pronouncement of support by Pope Francis, Bataan 1st District Rep. Geraldine Roman believes the House of Representatives is prepared to tackle legislation on same-sex civil partnership. Because there clearly is a distinction between civil union and marriage. Roman said “many” of her colleagues also liked her post when she shared articles about Pope Francis’ statement on same-sex civil union in their Viber groups. Davao del Norte 1st District Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez said Pope Francis’ pronouncement that “homosexual people” should be protected by civil union laws serves beings a “fresh push” for House Bill No. ADVERTISEMENTBagong Henerasyon Partylist Rep. Bernadette Herrera likewise expressed hopes that bills pushing for same-sex civil union will “finally move forward after being dormant for so long.”Herrera is the author of House Bill No.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer October 23, 2020 05:15 UTC