The Watch Secretly Affair Sex Onlinecountry’s first transgender lawmaker brought the House to a standing ovation on Tuesday, after she delivered an impassioned address urging fellow lawmakers to pass a dormant anti-discrimination bill.
Geraldine Roman of Bataan province spoke at the Philippines House of Representatives in Quezon City. In her speech, she asked for equal treatment for the LGBTQ community in gaining access to basic services and employment, and to put a stop to the harassment many members face at the workplace and school.
SEE ALSO: Philippines elects its first transgender politician to congressThe bill prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity has been refiled repeatedly in Congress, but has remained in limbo for 17 years, according to Rappler.
The Philippines does not have laws criminalising homosexuality, but there are no laws protecting the community in the majority Roman Catholic nation.
Original image has been replaced. Credit: Mashable Roman said during her speech: “My dear brother and sisters in the LGBT community, I want you to know that I am but one voice among many in this august chamber that says it is time: It is the time to pass the Anti-Discrimination Bill on the Basis of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity. And the time is now!”
Her speech starts at about 36 minutes in.
The bill asks those found guilty to face a six-year jail term and fines of up to PHP 500,000 (US$10,450).
Roman recounted how her father, the late former Bataan congressman Antonino Roman, fully accepted her as transgender, despite being the stereotypical “macho politician”.
She said it was his dream for her to take the House podium to champion the rights of her community.
Roman campaigning in her home province of Bataan in April. Credit: ted aljibe/AFP/Getty Images "Daddy, you and I need not beg my colleagues for respect. I am glad and proud that the members of the 17th Congress have not only welcomed me with open arms. They have dealt with me as a full-fledged colleague, as an equal.” Roman said, close to tears.
She noted that there have been 164 cases of hate crimes against members of the LGBTQ community since 1995 in the Philippines.
“Hopefully as you have fully accepted me, you would also accept equality among all Filipinos, LGBTQ or not,” she said.
Bloggers and other online personalities quickly reacted with praise.
“Fight for us, Geraldine,” popular style and transgender fashion blogger Mikki Galang, posted on her Facebook account.
Yedda Romualdez, wife of Leyte congressman Martin Romualdez, said she was awed by Roman’s “beautiful” speech.
On Twitter, Filipino celebrity Bianca Gonzalez also said that Roman’s speech was one “happy item” in the news.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
Topics LGBTQ
Switch 2 Nintendo Direct: Everything announced
Best laptop deals for December: Apple, Asus, Microsoft, and more
TikTok's injunction against U.S. ban has been denied
Best earbuds deal: Save $70 on Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
Best JBL deal: Save $10 on the Go 4 at Amazon
Wordle today: The answer and hints for December 14
Packers vs. Seahawks 2024 livestream: How to watch NFL online
NYT Strands hints, answers for December 17
Bestway Hydro
Atlanta Hawks vs. Milwaukee Bucks 2024 livestream: Watch NBA online
Amazon Spring Sale 2025: Best Apple AirPods 4 deal
Utah Jazz vs. Los Angeles Clippers 2024 livestream: Watch NBA online
Pew study: Nearly half of U.S. teens say they're online 'almost constantly'
Best speaker deal: Save $50 on Beats Pill
Best Bluetooth tracker deal: Save 29% on the Tile by Life360 Essentials bundle
OpenAI makes ChatGPT Search available to everyone
Best free deal: Get one month of YouTube Premium for free through Best Buy
Snag these deals on Amazon Echos ahead of the holidays
Diseases from mosquitos and ticks have tripled in the U.S., CDC finds
NYT Strands hints, answers for December 16
Ikea is not OK with you sleeping over in its storesA glossary of 2016, the words that defined the yearBatteries are more dangerous than you thinkSupermodel Karlie Kloss gives you a 360Easy DIY Christmas gift ideasIndia goes berserk as Bollywood couple names newborn after medieval emperorNetflix's Twitter account hacked by OurMineListen to Chance the Rapper & Jeremih's Christmas mixtape right hereProve your undying allegiance to 'Harry Potter' with golden snitch engagement rings8 Riz Ahmed rap videos you need in your life right nowNetflix's Twitter account hacked by OurMineInside Amazon's Prime Now warehouse the week before ChristmasIndia's federal bank just can't make up its mind on demonetizationFrench grocery store Monoprix parodies Amazon Go in new ad campaign9 British and Irish Christmas traditions you need to adopt right now9 times 'Planet Earth II' took 2016 by stormIt's not just you, Tumblr went down todayWhat we want our boyfriends, The Chainsmokers, to buy us for ChristmasThis geyser erupting on a frigid day will make your winter solsticeMan discovers disturbing mystery object in potato chip packet All the most beautiful places in the world are in Illinois, according to this Twitter account What's Yubo, the social networking app used by the Uvalde school shooter? Elon Musk tells Tesla workers that 'remote work is no longer acceptable' Brett Kavanaugh once got into a fight about UB40 and it's spawned some very solid memes Stephen King uses a film quote to make his feelings about Kavanaugh very clear 'Stranger Things' Season 4 has propelled Kate Bush into the Spotify and iTunes charts 'This is Going to Hurt' review: A darkly funny picture of life as a doctor WhatsApp might add the ability to edit messages Trump's Justice Department sues California over net neutrality law Terra returns with Luna 2.0 after crashing the crypto market. It's already tanking again. Robert Mueller spotted at the Apple Store getting tech support 'Mona Lisa' had a hell of a weekend Trump claims it's a 'very scary time for young men in America' and... NO IT IS NOT A whole bunch of cows are loose on a Georgia highway Even Fox News admits Kavanaugh hearing is a disaster for Republicans 'Wordle' today: Get the answer, hints for June 1 'Wordle' today: Get the answer, hints for June 3 Sassy seal accidentally slaps man across the face with an octopus Are your relationship icks small and harmless, or are they red flags? LEGO launches new LGBTQ awareness campaign for Pride month
1.9923s , 10134.2734375 kb
Copyright © 2025 Powered by 【Watch Secretly Affair Sex Online】,Charm Information Network