Philippines

LGBTIQ people in the Philippines and the issues they face enjoy broad political support. However, this does not translate to policies that guarantee the protection of LGBTIQ people from abuse, violence and discrimination. To this day, there is no specific law that tackles domestic violence committed against LGBTIQ people. Individuals and groups that advocate for marriage equality and legal gender recognition through litigation have not been successful in their efforts to change the legal landscape around the issues. LGBTIQ people remain largely invisible in social legislation and development policies. The Anti-Discrimination Bill still languishes in Congress. However, in some cities and provinces, local anti-discrimination ordinances have been passed. Media representation of LGBTIQ people has significantly changed in the past years along with the proliferation of alternative media that showcase queer lives in a more accurate manner. Queer spaces have also grown and enjoy considerable support and patronage.