Palace clarifies: Duterte will not certify Sogie bill as urgent
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.
Duterte wants LGBTs to be ‘happy,’ vows to certify Sogie bill as urgent
The president’s statement came nearly a month after meeting LGBT advocates and Gretchen Diez, the transgender barred from using the female restroom in a Quezon City mall.
‘Sogie law ambiguous, difficult to implement’
Sen. Risa Hontiveros assured attendees in the hearing that the Sogie Equality Bill would “take into consideration religious and faith-based sensitivities.”
Bishop David: ‘Listen to constituents’ before voting on SOGIE bill
“So if you are representing people, listen. Listen to your constituents and what they have to say about the issue. So a reasoned debate I think is very, very important on the matter,” said Bishop Pablo David, who is vice president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines.