The Commission, citing The Universal Declaration of Human Rights and International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, sided with Ang Ladlad when its legal fight to stand for elections reached the Supreme Court. 'They are really always victims of discrimination, exclusion and even violence.' 'We consider it a milestone in Philippine human rights,' said Leila De Lima, head of the Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines. The elections will determine whether Ang Ladlad ('Out of the Closet') - which represents lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgender Filipinos (LGBT) - will get the maximum three seats allowable for a marginalized or underrepresented party in Congress. (CNN) - A gay political party will be on the ballot Monday for the first time in the Philippines, where eight out of 10 households are Roman Catholics.
It would criminalize discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.Ang Ladlad has five nominees, with the Anti-Discrimination Bill at top of agenda.
