Rappler's latest stories on anti-discrimination
Discriminated for color, Binay asks: 'Do I need to file a bill protecting people like me?'
Senator Nancy Binay poses the question as she suggests integrating the SOGIE equality bill into the comprehensive anti-discrimination bill
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'
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
Vowing equality for all, Marikina signs anti-discrimination ordinance
'We want to be known as an inclusive community. We can only do that by recognizing everybody as all equal to each other,' says Marikina City Mayor Marcelino Teodoro
‘Pride is compassion’: Gender equality groups hit CFC-FFL’s anti-LGBTQ+ remarks
Gender equality groups clap back with facts
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
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
Bills vs endo, discrimination, and tax reform top Congress priorities
Leaders of the 17th Congress also prioritize measures on national land use government procurement and creation of the disaster response and management department which the President mentioned in his SONA
End gendered uniform restrictions for LGBT students
As anti discrimination legislation languishes in Congress removing uniform and hair length restrictions is an easy place for schools to start protecting their students from discrimination
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
After 17 years, LGBT anti-discrimination bill up for Senate debate
It is the first time an anti discrimination bill reaches the Senate plenary
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
Rappler Talk: Geraldine Roman on fighting discrimination
Why is there a need for an anti discrimination bill? Bataan Representative Geraldine Roman explains
What bills have been refiled in the 17th Congress?
Lawmakers in the 17th Congress refile bills that languished in the past including measures pushing for freedom of information ending political dynasties and increasing the pension for SSS members
Proponents hope to pass anti-discrimination bill in 17th Congress
The bill that seeks to end discrimination in the Philippines faces strong opposition in the Lower House
RH advocates endorse Robredo for VP, 3 senatorial bets
The Purple Ribbon for RH Movement deems Senator Tito Sotto and Sarangani Representative Manny Pacquiao as unworthy of the people s vote
After National Gay Congress, politics as usual
The LGBTQI community isn t a single issue population An educated citizen wouldn t vote for a candidate simply because of their stance on same sex marriage
Ask LGBTs: Presidential candidates invited to 'reverse forum'
For the 2016 elections the LGBT community is looking for a president who listens and is sincerely interested in advancing equal rights
March for those who can’t
Pride celebrations should be less about celebrating individuality and more on remembering collective history and strengthening solidarity
Cebu City pushes for the rights of deaf Filipinos
Does your local government recognize the rights of persons with disabilities?
Same-sex couples denied marriage in QC, vows battle not over
The move is in support of lawyer Jesus Falcis Supreme Court petition for marriage equality in the Philippines
The long road to an LGBT anti-discrimination law
This is a story about the Filipino people s struggle for genuine equality and acceptance amid a culture of hate and holiness
Advocates ask PH: Say no to homophobia
Advocates celebrate IDAHO or the International Day Against Homophobia Transphobia and Biphobia and the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial
Kapederasyon wants Aquino ‘out’
LGBT group Kapederasyon holds a fashion show protest over Aquino s anti people and anti national policies
Gay and proud in June and all year round
We get tired too of trying to explain our advocacy but it’s during these times that we become more determined in winning the battle against discrimination
LGBT activists: 'Recognize transgender rights in the Philippines now'
Transgender people want the public and the lawmakers to know they have their own rights too
LGBT rights are human rights
It s sad to learn that certain people are entitled to less rights than others just because they are labeled different
Muslim women: 'We are not limited because we wear a hijab'
Women who choose to wear a veil deserve to be treated no less than those who don t says Muslim women lawmakers
LGBT Community: It's time for action
The LGBT community pushes for more public visibility and acceptance of same sex relationships
