Because of the Pope’s pronouncements in the documentary “Francesco,” in which he said homosexuals have a right to be a part of the family, Roque said Catholic lawmakers in the Philippines should have no reason to oppose civil unions for same-sex couples.
A Catholic girls’ school in Iloilo has defended its decision to make “immorality,” including homosexual acts, a basis for a expulsion, after drawing criticism on social media including from alumnae.
The British embassy in Manila marked Valentine’s Day with a same-sex wedding, officiated by no less than British Ambassador Daniel Pruce.
Sen. Risa Hontiveros, a Sogie bill proponent, said Panelo’s announcement was evidence of “policy confusion” in the Palace. “While an anti-discrimination measure is welcome, the Sogie Equality Bill remains the best policy tool to protect members of the LGBT community from discrimination, harassment, and even violence,” she said.
President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday night met with the transwoman at the center of a controversy over restroom access, signalling support for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community and an anti-discrimination bill being lobbied in Congress.