Transwoman’s killing call for legislative protection, SOGIESC Equality Bill passage

Tolerance isn’t enough; the SOGIESC equality bill can’t wait any longer -

Macalintal’s death was not just a tragedy. It was a political failure. Apostol’s murder is not just a crime. It is the result of decades of government inaction. And so we say: Enough.

Transwoman’s killing call for legislative protection, SOGIESC Equality Bill passage

MANILA – An eighteen-year-old transwoman was found lifeless in a Cagayan province river this Monday, June 23, days after she was reported missing.  The victim, , formerly known as Gian Molina, was a resident of Zone 7, Centro, Peñablanca and a business management student of Cagayan State University. Bahaghari, a Philippine alliance of LGBT organizations, said the incident is another harrowing case of violence against Filipino transwomen. “Kierra…