SENATOR Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday called for the immediate passage of a bill on gender equality.
“I am one with the LGBTIQ+ Community and their families in calling for the passage of the SOGIE Equality Bill,”she said.
“Equality and Non-Discrimination should be part of the national agenda,” Hontiveros said.
She noted that during President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s third State of the Nation Address (SONA), a growing coalition of legislators and celebrities proudly donned rainbow pins.
According to her, the rainbow pins signified their unwavering support for the inclusion of the SOGIE Equality Bill in the national agenda.
The opposition senator stood out with her rainbow pin and an elegant piña fabric terno designed by Joel Acebuche.
Prominent figures such as comedian John Lapus and weatherman Ariel Rojas also made their support known on social media, sharing photos of themselves wearing the rainbow pin.
“Discrimination is an obstacle in development,” Hontiveros said.
She added that every Filipino regardless of gender, should freely contribute to the country “I am with the call to pass SOGIE Equality Bill,” she said.
The advocacy for equality and non-discrimination gained significant momentum leading up to and during the SONA 2024, with many more supporters joining the cause.
Editor’s Note: This is an updated article. Originally posted with the headline Hontiveros renews bid for SOGIE Equality Bill with rainbow pin campaign at SONA 2024
