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LGBTQI+ Community: Challenges And Issues In The Philippine Context




William A. Laride, Philippine Science High School Western Visayas Campus/MMMAF

Law Office


ABSTRACT


This paper reviews the legal landscape surrounding the LGBTQ+ communities in the Philippines, in a nation that is deeply influenced by its strong religious heritage and tradition. This paper also presents the significant challenges for the members of the LGBTQ+ communities as they strive for societal acceptance and advocate for certain legal measures towards recognition of their rights. Among the greatest demands of these communities are comprehensive anti-discrimination protections, laws on same sex marriages and recognition civil unions. Landmark cases and jurisprudence, pertinent laws, and legal issues within the Philippine jurisdiction are reviewed in order to trace the evolution and progress of the LGBTQ+ rights and their ongoing struggles towards equality and acceptance in a highly conservative Philippine society.

Indian Journal of Law and Legal Research

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Abbreviation: IJLLR

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ISSN: 2582-8878

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Website: www.ijllr.com

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Accessibility: Open Access

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License: Creative Commons 4.0

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The opinions expressed in this publication are those of the authors. They do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of the IJLLR or its members. The designations employed in this publication and the presentation of material therein do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the IJLLR.

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