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LGBTQ+ Safety — Philippines
What travelers need to know about lgbtq+ safety in Philippines. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.
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Same-sex relationships are not illegal but lack legal recognition, and no national law bars discrimination, though some cities have protective ordinances.
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