Roman to critics: Anti-discrimination bill seeks equality for all genders

Bataan 1st District Representative Geraldine Roman set her foot down against those lobbying against the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression (SOGIE) Equality Bill.
In a Facebook post on Wednesday, March 14, the transgender politiko said the measure is designed to end gender-based discrimination, which affects even heterosexual men and women.
“The SOGIE Equality Bill will help end gender-based discrimination in the workplace, in business and social establishments, and in the availing of government services. It will protect ALL Filipinos from being denied access to public establishments,” said Roman.
“It will prevent ALL Filipinos from being denied jobs or health services due to their gender. And it will protect ALL Filipinos from being expelled from school due to gender-based biases,” she added.
Kaya maging #EqualityChamp ka na kasi!
Contrary to what the opponents of the SOGIE Equality Bill say, the SOGIE Equality Bill's sole purpose is to end…
Posted by Geraldine Roman on Tuesday, March 13, 2018