Every single Philippines representative votes against LGBTQ discrimination, in a huge win for equality
It's rare when every legislator in congress agrees on one thing, but the Philippines is clearly united behind one cause.
On Wednesday, congress approved a bill that aims to protect the LGBTQ community from discrimination. Lawmakers voted 197-0 in favour of the bill, marking a landslide win for equality in the country.
It was the third and final reading of the human rights bill, called the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity and Expression Equality (SOGIE) bill.
The bill seeks to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. If it eventually becomes law, it'll ensure that people don't face harassment, or get denied access to public services, and jobs. The bill asks that those guilty of discrimination will be punishable by large fines, or imprisonment. Read more...
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