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Homosexual activity in Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX)

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Homosexual activity in Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) is legal.

Current status
Legal under federal Philippines law
The only article that may apply to LGBT is Article 200 of the penal code which cites "serious sexual misconduct", but there were never any laws against homosexuality.

However it is still partially illegal in the Marawi city for its Muslim residents.
Details
Sources:
www.gov.ph/1930/12/08/act-n…
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Same-sex marriage in Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX)

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Same-sex marriage in Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) is banned.

Current status
Since Aug 3, 1988
Banned under federal Philippines law
Article 1 of an executive order titled "Family Code of the Philippines" defines marriage as "a special contract of permanent union between a man and a woman".
Details
Sources:
www.officialgazette.gov.ph/…
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Censorship of LGBT issues in Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX)

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Censorship of LGBT issues in Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) is no censorship.

Current status
No censorship under federal Philippines law
In the Philippines, there are very few instances of government censorship. One such incident from 2023 involved a drag performer, Amadeus Fernando Pagente (Pura Luka Vega), who was arrested by Manila police for failing to appear at a preliminary hearing on charges of “immoral doctrines, obscene publications and exhibitions, and indecent shows.” However, there were very few reports of incidents like this.
Details
Sources:
www.state.gov/reports/2023-… Section 6.7, paragraph 9
www.state.gov/reports/2022-… Section 6.7, paragraph 8
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Right to change legal gender in Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX)

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Right to change legal gender in Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) is illegal.

Current status
Since 2007
Illegal under federal Philippines law
Filipinos who undergo gender re-assignment surgery are not permitted to change their legal gender per a supreme court ruling in 2007. Individuals with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH), a very rare gender disorder, are permitted to change their gender. Changing gender pending.
Details
Sources:
www.abs-cbnnews.com/views-a…
www.icj.org/wp-content/uplo…
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Until 2007
Illegal under federal Philippines law
Filipinos who undergo gender re-assignment surgery are not permitted to change their legal gender per a supreme court ruling in 2007.
Details
Sources:
ndvlaw.com/change-of-name-a…
lawschoolbuddy.info/case-di…
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Gender-affirming care in Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX)

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Gender-affirming care in Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) is legal.

Current status
Since 1992
Legal under federal Philippines law
No laws ban or restrict GAC but practical limitations such as a lack of available doctors and services prove to be real challenges for transgender Filipinos.
Details
Sources:
pulse-clinic.com.ph/trans-health
iris.who.int/bitstream/hand…
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Restricted under federal Philippines law
In 1976, Philippines legalized sterilization, which de facto meant legalizing sex reassignment surgery, however, medical records regarding transsexualism had to be obtained abroad.
Details
Sources:
www.rhsupplies.org/uploads/…
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Until 1976
Restricted under federal Philippines law
Medical transition was not possible in the Philippines until 1976.
Details
Sources:
www.rhsupplies.org/uploads/…
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Legal recognition of non-binary gender in Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX)

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Legal recognition of non-binary gender in Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) is not legally recognized.

Current status
Not legally recognized under federal Philippines law
The Philippines does not recognize nor allow people to legally change "x" gender on their passports and other legal documents.
Details
Sources:
www.manilatimes.net/2020/12…
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Hate crime protections in Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX)

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Hate crime protections in Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) is no protections.

Current status
No protections
There are no protections from hate crimes provided to LGBTIQ+ people in the Zamboanga Peninsula.
Details
Sources:
www.ohchr.org/sites/default…
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LGBT discrimination in Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX)

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LGBT discrimination in Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) is illegal in some contexts.

Current status
Since Apr 11, 2007
Illegal in some contexts
In 2007, the Philippines enacted a Magna Carta for protections of the rights of public social workers, which includes protection from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. However, gender identity remains unprotected.

In 2012, the Philippines passed Order No. 40 which prohibits discrimination in schools against children on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity. This applies in the Zamboanga Peninsula. However, no other discrimination protections exist in the region.
Details
Sources:
www.deped.gov.ph/wp-content…
ncda.gov.ph/disability-laws…
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Until Apr 10, 2007
No protections under federal Philippines law
Although certain regions of the Philippines have anti discrimination laws but they are not being widely and properly enforce nor followed. Though LGBT rights groups around the country demand the passing of the Equality Bill.
Details
Sources:
cnnphilippines.com/life/cul…
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LGBT employment discrimination in Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX)

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LGBT employment discrimination in Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) is sexual orientation only.

Current status
Since Apr 11, 2007
Sexual orientation only
In 2007, the Philippines enacted a Magna Carta for protections of the rights of public social workers, which includes protection from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. This also applies in the Zamboanga Peninsula. However, gender identity remains unprotected.
Details
Sources:
ncda.gov.ph/disability-laws…
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Until Apr 10, 2007
No protections under federal Philippines law
Until 2007, there were no protections from discrimination in employment provided to LGBTIQ+ people in the Philippines.
Details
Sources:
ncda.gov.ph/disability-laws…
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LGBT housing discrimination in Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX)

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LGBT housing discrimination in Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) is no protections.

Current status
No protections
There are no protections from discrimination in housing provided to LGBTIQ+ people in the Zamboanga Peninsula.
Details
Sources:
lawshun.com/article/what-is…
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Same-sex adoption in Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX)

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Same-sex adoption in Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) is single only.

Current status
Single only under federal Philippines law
If you are part of the LGBTQ in the Philippines, you can only adopt if you are single.
Details
Sources:
travel.state.gov/content/tr…
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Intersex infant surgery in Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX)

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Intersex infant surgery in Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) is not banned.

Current status
Not banned under federal Philippines law
Philippines does not ban medical interventions performed on intersex infants.
Details
Sources:
intersexasia.org/wp-content…
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Serving openly in military in Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX)

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Serving openly in military in Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) is legal.

Current status
Since Jan 2017
Legal under federal Philippines law
In 2017, the Philippines began allowing transgender people to join the military.
Details
Sources:
www.abs-cbn.com/focus/01/13…
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Jan 2012–Jan 2017
Lesbians, gays, bisexuals permitted, transgender people banned under federal Philippines law
Gay people are allowed to serve on the condition of no PDA, transgender people were not allowed.
Details
Sources:
www.philstar.com/news-comme…
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Blood donations by MSMs in Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX)

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Blood donations by MSMs in Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) is banned (indefinite deferral).

Current status
Banned (indefinite deferral) under federal Philippines law
Men who have had sex with men are never allowed to donate blood. Blood Donations by MSMs pending.
Details
Sources:
visual.ly/community/Infogra…
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Conversion therapy in Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX)

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Conversion therapy in Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) is not banned.

Current status
Not banned
Conversion therapy is legal in the Zamboanga Peninsula.
Details
Sources:
www.state.gov/reports/2022-…
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Equal age of consent in Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX)

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Equal age of consent in Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) is equal.

Current status
Equal under federal Philippines law
In the Philippines, the age of consent is equal for all sexual activity.
Details
Sources:
ilga.org/ilga/en/countries/…
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