Rappler's latest stories on SOGIE
U.P. community remembers death of Jennifer Laude, calls for passage of SOGIE bill
'Justice for all trans lives! Stop killing us! SOGIE Equality now!'
Sotto: At least 15 senators oppose SOGIE equality bill
Senate President Vicente Sotto III says more than half of senators are against the SOGIE equality bill, but Senator Risa Hontiveros believes the measure has a 'strong fighting chance'
[OPINION] It's not a cockfight between farmers and queers
For many critics, the SOGIE Equality Bill should take a back seat to address farmers’ welfare. But should we even be pitting issues against each other?
UP Pride 2019 bolsters calls for system-wide SOGIE policy
With the call #UPTowardsEquality and #SOGIEEqualityNOW, the University of the Philippines community marches for a university system-wide SOGIESC policy
What LGBT kids need to hear
This is for the thousands of children who were taught that they are nothing but abominations, for the kids who are disowned by their parents, for the students kicked out of schools, for young people harassed in the streets
Duterte won’t certify SOGIE equality bill as urgent after all
(3rd UPDATE) Malacañang clarifies that President Duterte will certify as urgent an 'anti-discrimination bill' and not the SOGIE equality bill
Rappler Talk: Challenges faced by SOGIE equality bill at the Senate
Rappler talks to Senator Risa Hontiveros, lead author of the SOGIE equality bill at the Senate, on how she plans to fight misinformation on the measure
Duterte says he'll certify SOGIE bill as urgent
President Rodrigo Duterte says he wants LGBTQ+ persons to be 'happy'
Advocates urge discussions on SOGIE 'from point of love and impartiality'
Amid heated discussions on the SOGIE equality bill, a group of LGBTQ+ advocates and allies explore the power of empathy through proactive education
FALSE: Robredo 'suggests' gender not be identified in birth certificates till age 10
Robredo makes no such statement. The proposed SOGIE bill contains no clause on labeling the sex of a newborn in birth certificates.
FALSE: SOGIE equality bill will 'undercut' freedoms, destroy family
The bill seeks anti-discrimination on the basis of SOGIE, not infringement on religious liberties or parental authority
Is it dangerous or about love? Church groups split over SOGIE bill
Koko Alviar of the Aglipayan Church says his faith teaches him to 'exist in a community of love.' Coalition of Concerned Families of the Philippines lawyer Lyndon Caña argues that gender identity is a mere 'feeling' and not a fact.
Sotto: 'If you are a man, you will never be a woman'
Senate President Vicente Sotto III maintains that the SOGIE equality bill, in its current form, is not likely to get enough support in the Senate
WATCH: Senate hearing on the SOGIE equality bill
Watch the Senate hearing on the SOGIE equality bill live on Rappler
A look at SOGIE anti-discrimination laws around the world
Anti-discrimination laws aid in protecting members of the LGBTQ+ community as it strives towards achieving equality for all
Eddie Villanueva claims SOGIE bill 'threatens' freedoms of non-LGBTQ+
'What happens to a Christian like me...if we are to be threatened by punishment every time we share our Bible-based beliefs on matters of transgenders and homosexuals?' asks Brother Eddie Villanueva
TIMELINE: SOGIE equality in the Philippines
The fight for equality and anti-discrimination for the LGBTQ+ community is one that has known almost two decades of legal struggle
[ANALYSIS] SOGIEnomics: Why fighting for LGBTQ+ rights makes economic sense
Most Philippine companies cannot be said to be LGBTQ+-friendly
Sotto says SOGIE bill has 'no chance' of passing Senate
(UPDATED) Senate President Vicente Sotto III says the SOGIE equality bill stands no chance if 'it transgresses on academic freedom, religious freedom, and women’s rights'
Who is the Filipino? The ABCs of LGTBQ+ and SOGIE
We talk to Mela Habijan about terms, definitions, and why recognition matters
Pimentel questions need for SOGIE bill
Senator Aquilino Pimentel III says discriminatory acts covered exclusively by the SOGIE equality bill need to be identified under the measure
Gretchen Diez urges Duterte: Certify SOGIE equality bill as urgent
‘Mister President, naumpisahan na natin. Sana ipagpatuloy na natin ang pagpapasa sa SOGIE equality bill,’ says Gretchen Diez
#SOGIEEqualityNow: Transgender restroom issue sparks call for passage of SOGIE bill
The arrest of transgender woman Gretchen Custodio Diez triggers public outcry and pressures lawmakers to pursue the anti-discrimination bill
EXPLAINER: What you need to know about SOGIE Part 2
In this video, we explain how SOGIE can be mixed and matched in many ways
Energized by Gretchen Diez, Hontiveros renews push for SOGIE equality bill
'Ipasa na natin ang SOGIE equality bill. Para kay Gretchen [at] sa lahat ng Filipino lesbians, gays, transgenders, intersex, queers, at asexuals, na matagal nang nakaposas sa...diskriminasyon,' says Senator Risa Hontiveros
‘Why not just Homo sapiens?’: Senators confused by LGBTQ+, SOGIE
'Why not just Homo sapiens? We’re all the same,' remarks Senate President Vicente Sotto III
Roman to LGBTQ+: 'Demand from gov't what is due us as human beings'
Bataan 1st District Representative Geraldine Roman and the Makabayan bloc formally file a resolution seeking a probe into the harassment of trans woman Gretchen Custodio Diez
Labor groups to DOLE: SOGIE workplace policy needed
(UPDATED) The Trade Union Congress of the Philippines and Sentro make the call after the arrest of transgender woman Gretchen Custodio Diez at a Quezon City mall
EXPLAINER: What you need to know about SOGIE
Gender is often confusing for a lot of people. In this video we explore the concept of SOGIE.
'Rainbow wave coming': Hontiveros hopeful SOGIE bill will pass 18th Congress
'Someday, discrimination will fail and Pride will win,' says Senator Risa Hontiveros
[OPINION] Who is afraid to mess with the 'bakla?'
'Identities are never fixed.... Pride Marches should present messy spaces that constantly evolve,' says sociology professor Evangelista
‘Pride is compassion’: Gender equality groups hit CFC-FFL’s anti-LGBTQ+ remarks
Gender equality groups clap back with facts
[OPINION] Someday they will understand why we hold each other’s hands
Six out of 10 members of the LGBT+ community experience outright injustice
3 ways companies can promote SOGIE equality in the workplace
‘Other issues might take precedence over this, but that doesn’t mean we can’t push for it…. All rights are important,’ Cogencia chief executive officer Paulo Edrosolano says
Pia Wurtzbach calls on Philippine Senate to pass SOGIE equality bill
'There is a misconception that the bill goes against our religious beliefs, our religious freedom, but that is far from the truth,' says Pia
[OPINION] Life without bullies? Why Senate must pass anti-discrimination bill
I make this appeal for the sake of science, for the sake of morality and for the sake of the nation’s well-being
BBL, House Speaker Arroyo, SOGIE | Evening wRap
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Heart Evangelista, Iza Calzado, Divine Lee rally support for SOGIE bill
Celebrities call on Senate President Tito Sotto and Senators Manny Pacquiao and Joel Villanueva to support a bill that would make discrimination based on gender identity or expression illegal
LGBTQ+ community takes pride to Mindanao
(UPDATED) 'I believe that it’s about time to rise together against discrimination, exclusion, and violence,' says Mindanao Pride founder, Hamilcar Chanjueco
Christian groups troop to Senate vs landmark SOGIE bill
Senate Majority Leader Vicente Sotto III, a conservative, says the bill is practically dead in the 17th Congress
House passes SOGIE equality bill on final reading
The landmark bill awaits its counterpart measure from the Senate
House approves SOGIE equality bill on 2nd reading
This is the farthest the bill has gone in the legislative process since it passed on 3rd and final reading during the 11th Congress
Nat'l Youth Commission hits Noli de Castro for 'mocking' Jake Zyrus
NYC Commissioner Perci Cendaña says the broadcaster should apologize for describing the transitioning of the singer as climate change
Gender-neutral toilets to be built in LPU Manila
For advocates installing gender neutral toilets in the Lyceum of the Philippines University is a step towards protecting the rights of the LGBT community in the campus
LGBT advocates lead charge for anti-discrimination bill
Representatives Emmeline Aglipay Villar Kaka Bag ao and Geraldine Roman sponsor the proposed SOGIE Equality Act for 2nd reading in the House
Emotional Roman urges Congress to pass anti-discrimination bill
Bataan 1st District Representative Geraldine Roman the country s first transgender congresswoman recalls how her late macho politician father fully supported his transgender child
Komunitas LGBT kecam sikap Pemerintah Indonesia di sidang PBB
Komunitas Arus Pelangi mengecam sikap pemerintah yang menolak pakar independen untuk mengatasi kekerasan dan diskriminasi berbasis seksualitas Penolakan didasarkan pada moralitas dan nilai sosial budaya
10 things Christians can do to apologize to the LGBT community
A real apology means admitting your mistakes treating us as equals and fighting for our rights the way you would fight for your own
Rio Haryanto ‘finish’ di Bahrain, Sogi penuhi janji lari 6 km
Sogi berjanji akan melakukan hal yang sama jika Rio kembali finish di balapan selanjutnya
