LGBT's (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) are highly tolerated in the Philippines. You can see them in all corners of Philippine society from doctors, engineers, law enforcers, public officials, religious leaders and others. Despite being tolerated, homosexuality is still not accepted in Filipino society.
There are schools (mostly Catholic institutions) across the country that requires their students to behave in a certain manner or else face expulsion. Qualified gay men are sometimes not hired for fear their male subordinates might not respect them. Family pressure is ever present. A Filipino man who does not marry at a certain age becomes a gay suspect.
There are attempts to introduce laws to safeguard Filipino LGBT rights but support is lacking among law makers. Some interest groups believe that this law will pave the way to more LGBT rights and eventually full acceptance in Philippine society.
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