MANILA, Philippines — Several groups of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer or questioning (LGBTIQ+) rights advocates warned that members of this sector will not vote for candidates who have a history of homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia as well as those who have ties to conservative groups that have discriminated against LGBITQ+ people.
This was expressed in an open letter on Monday published in time for Pride Month, which according to advocates, is an opportunity to strengthen the Filipino LGBTQ+ movement as a political force that can no longer be ignored in the country’s electoral agenda.
“We urge political parties to support the LGBTIQ el…
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