The LGBTQIA+ community in the Philippines remains vulnerable to discrimination and hate crimes. The Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity & Expression, and Sex Characteristics (SOGIESC) Equality Bill is still pending in Congress after 25 years. For the Filipino queer community, Pride serves as a venue for protest as systemic problems persist.
Written, hosted, and edited by Elisha Beatrice Umali
Timeline: SOGIESC Equality Bill
June 28, 2026
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