Marcos vows equal protection for LGBTQ

MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos yesterday cited the LGBTQ community’s contributions to the country’s progress as he vowed equal protection and opportunities for them.

“As we celebrate Pride Month, the government reaffirms a principle that must never waver: every Filipino is entitled to equal protection, equal opportunity and equal respect under the law. Inclusion cannot remain only in words,” Marcos said.

He said equal protection and equal opportunity must be reflected in government policies, strengthened by institutions and practiced by all citizens in everyday actions.

“The LGBTQ community has long helped shape our country’s progress through its talent, service and leadership,” the President said.

To overlook these contributions is to deny an essential part of the Filipino story, Marcos said.

“Let this observance send a clear message: no Filipino should ever be made to feel invisible in the country they help build. No one should ever be forced to conceal who they are in order to earn acceptance and understanding,” Marcos said.

“For the true measure of a just and progressive nation lies in how fully it allows every person to live with security, purpose and belonging,” he added.

The LGBTQ group Bahaghari noted that its members continue to face discrimination because of their sexual orientation, gender identity, expression and sex characteristics or SOGIE SC. –  Josiah AntonioMANILA, Philippines — President Marcos yesterday cited the LGBTQ community’s contributions to the country’s progress as he vowed equal protection and opportunities for them.

“As we celebrate Pride Month, the government reaffirms a principle that must never waver: every Filipino is entitled to equal protection, equal opportunity and equal respect under the law. Inclusion cannot remain only in words,” Marcos said.

He said equal protection and equal opportunity must be reflected in government policies, strengthened by institutions and practiced by all citizens in everyday actions.

“The LGBTQ community has long helped shape our country’s progress through its talent, service and leadership,” the President said.

MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos yesterday cited the LGBTQ community’s contributions to the country’s progress as he vowed equal protection and opportunities for them.

“As we celebrate Pride Month, the government reaffirms a principle that must never waver: every Filipino is entitled to equal protection, equal opportunity and equal respect under the law. Inclusion cannot remain only in words,” Marcos said.

He said equal protection and equal opportunity must be reflected in government policies, strengthened by institutions and practiced by all citizens in everyday actions.

“The LGBTQ community has long helped shape our country’s progress through its talent, service and leadership,” the President said.

To overlook these contributions is to deny an essential part of the Filipino story, Marcos said.

“Let this observance send a clear message: no Filipino should ever be made to feel invisible in the country they help build. No one should ever be forced to conceal who they are in order to earn acceptance and understanding,” Marcos said.

“For the true measure of a just and progressive nation lies in how fully it allows every person to live with security, purpose and belonging,” he added.

The LGBTQ group Bahaghari noted that its members continue to face discrimination because of their sexual orientation, gender identity, expression and sex characteristics or SOGIE SC. –  Josiah Antonio