MANILA: A landmark case to legalise gay marriage was rejected by the Philippines' highest court on Tuesday (Sep 3), but LGBT advocates in the ...
MANILA: A landmark case to legalise gay marriage was rejected by the Philippines' highest court on Tuesday , but LGBT advocates in the deeply Catholic nation vowed to push their battle in the legislature.
Though the Philippines has a reputation for being accepting of same-sex relationships, few legal protections and rights exist in a nation where conservative Catholic values are deep-seated. Despite its decision, in a text released to journalists, the court noted the"constitution does not define, or restrict, marriage on the basis of... sexual orientation, or gender identity".It went on to say that same-sex unions"may, for now, be a matter that should be addressed to Congress".
"It simply means we have to continue advocacy for legislating an anti-discrimination bill in Congress, where we have many allies," Remoto said.
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