Excerpt from the Official Records of the Constitutional Convention of 1986, Vol. IV.

(pp. 810-811)
September 19, 1986
MR. TIONGSON: Madam President.
THE PRESIDENT: Commissioner Tiongson is recognized.
MR. TIONGSON: This may not be very, very important but I just want to ask
Commissioner Villegas or our committee. I am, of course, very disturbed by the fact
that in the United States and other places, there is sympathy towards a family as
including an effeminate man living with another man. We just want to make sure
that when we speak of family;, we are speaking of the normal conservative
definition of family, and that is, a man and a woman married together. I know we
understand that, but I, personally, would like to say that for the record.
MR. VILLEGAS: Madam President, both the natural law, the age-old traditions in the
Philippines and religious values affirm that normal family life relationship, not
conservative, is between a man and a woman.
MR. RAMA: We are ready to vote, Madam President.
VOTING
THE PRESIDENT: Section 9 has been read by the chairman. [Note: Section 9 here is
what is now Section 12 of the Constitution]
As many are in favor of Section 9, as amended, please raise their hand.
(Several Members raise their hand.)
As many are against, please raise their hand. (No Member raised his hand.)
The results show 34 votes in favor, none against, and 4 abstentions. Section
9, as amended, s approved.