“We thought that the natural progression, since we all are gathered here together, is that now it’s time for action, especially our action around the LGBT to become better advocates or allies to each other.”
“The Aquino government does not recognize the rights of the LGBT, let alone respect them.”
“Are these electoral candidates part of the rainbow? Are they going to stand up for LGBT rights as human rights and not as special rights?”
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO Bulatlat.com MANILA — Already under fire for alleged plagiarism for his speech attacking the Reproductive Health (RH) bill, senator and actor Tito Sotto is now the target of criticism from the country’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community. According to reports, Sotto is demanding the removal of sexual orientation…
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
“Laws of the land proclaim equality for men and women, but when it comes down to the specifics — when it comes down to equal treatment for LGBTs — the laws are severely lacking.” — Oscar Atadero, regional director of the International Association of Pride Organizers (Inter-Pride)
Sidebar: Bayan Muna’s Proposed LGBT Bill
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO Bulatlat.com Main story: Lesbians, Gays Push For Law Against Discrimination MANILA — HB 1483 has certainly made efforts to provide for a legal definition to the ‘invisible’, as well as lay down what constitutes sexual orientation and gender identity. In the proposed bill , sexual orientation refers to the direction…
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