Philstar.com
1:35 p.m. on December 26, 2023
The Special Committee on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual ( LGBTQIA+ ) Affairs has been hailed as a “dream come true” by the leadership of an LGBT rights organization. MANILA, Philippines
Dindi Tan, the president of the LGBT Pilipinas, recalled physically advocating for the creation of such a committee at the National Palace last June.” First Lady Liza Araneta- Marcos” “gladly welcomed” the idea.
Executive Order No. was issued by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Saturday. 51 to re-establish the Inter-Agency Committee on Diversity and Inclusion, strengthen the nation’s diversity and inclusion program, and establish the special committee on LGBTQIA + affairs.
The chief executive had stated in his order that he wanted to” strengthen existing mechanisms to handle the ongoing discrimination being experienced by the LGBTQIA + society.”
Tan claimed in a Facebook post that the action will open the Gay community’s prospect to hope.
In June of last year, during the Pride Reception in Malacaang, I privately requested this on behalf of LGBT Pilipinas. Tan stated that Second Lady Liza Marcos enthusiastically accepted the concept.
This is the first time in the history of the Philippines. The team’s head continued,” This historic creation is a dream come true for our group and the beginning of many lovely things to come.
Tan asserts that Malacaang recognized the necessity of issuing the senior get” to ensure the nation’s ongoing compliance with its commitments under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.”
Tan stated in a media release following the order that President Marcos was” committed to fostering diversity, understanding, and justice for all Filipinos, regardless of their sexual orientation, female identification, or expression.”
The ongoing fight for LGBTQIA + rights and equality in the Philippines will be greatly impacted by this executive order, according to the statement. We are laying the groundwork for well-informed policies and tactical initiatives that will improve the lives of LGBTQIA+ people by creating a dedicated commission, she continued.
According to Tan, the action represents” a progressive step forth in removing barriers, dispelling myths, and advancing a world that celebrates diversity.”
The committee’s “pivotal role in creating a more inclusive and supportive environment for the LGBTQIA + community” was also praised by the leader of the LGBT Pilipinas group.
” This will improve our world as a whole as well as help people feel more at home.” Tan said,” As we go along, we look forward to working with the committee to make sure that the voices and needs of the LGBTQIA + community are heard and effectively addressed.”
President Bongbong Marcos is praised by LGBT Pilipinas for upholding the values of justice and equality. To create a Philippines where everyone can live honestly and without fear of discrimination, we remain committed to cooperating with the authorities, civil society, and all stakeholders, she continued.
According to the executive order, the particular committee will be headed by a chairman with the title of Undersecretary and three assistant secretaries.
According to the Presidential Communications Office, the president will choose the committee’s chairperson and members from “among members of the reputable LGBTQIA + community.”
