SOGIE Bill SDG no.

5:
Gender Equality

“You already heard the term

SOGIE, but what does it mean?”

- SOGIE stands for “Sexual Orientation,

Gender Identity, and Expression”
- Just like the other aspects of our
identity such as color, beliefs, and
ethnicity, SOGIE IS IMPORTANT.
- Every individual has their own SOGIE;

sexual gender [gender]

orientation identity expression
refers to whom refers to how a refers to how a
a person is person person embodies
their gender
sexually identifies
attributes and
attracted to. themselves. roles.

"Why is SOGIE Bill important?"

The SOGIE Equality Bill was previously known
as the anti-discrimination bill. Its purpose is to
protect everyone from gender-based
discrimination With this bill, everyone is
discrimination.
protected by the law, even heterosexuals,
heterosexuals and
everyone has equal access to different
opportunities such as jobs, health care,
education, and social services.

Given that the LGBTQIA+ community has faced

numerous instances of discrimination in places
like schools and workplaces, this bill brings us
one step closer to gender equality
equality. It's a step
closer to living in a community where
LGBTQIA+ people are not simply tolerated, but
rather welcomed and accepted.

“[The SOGIE Equality Bill is] a long standing plea of

advocates and allies who have been begging these halls to
listen and take a stand. As allies, we should be lifting up
their voices making sure they are heard, loud and clear...
We should stand up, alongside them [the LGBTQ+
Community], in the fight for their basic rights”

As allies, we should listen,

understand, and accept.
Senator Risa Hontiveros
on her privilege speech for
SOGIE Equality Bill, 2020

Common Misconceptions
regarding SOGIE Bill
The SOGIE Equality Bill does not give special rights to LGBTQIA+ people.

The SOGIE Equality Bill does not violate the rights of other people.

The SOGIE Equality Bill does not focus on marriage equality only.

The SOGIE Equality Bill is not an attack on religious freedom.

The SOGIE Equality Bill does not give LGBTQIA+ people 'free pass' to bully straight people.

The SOGIE Equality Bill would not make more people gay.

Information Sources
Arias, J. (2019, August 30). Understanding what SOGIE means and why it matters. Preen.ph. https://preen.ph/99945/understanding-what-sogie-means-and-why-it-matters
De La Cruz, C. (2021, June 28). All You Need to Know About SOGIE, Explained. SPOT.PH. Retrieved January 21, 2022, from https://www.spot.ph/newsfeatures/the-latest-news-
features/86615/sogie-explainer-philippines-a833-20210628-lfrm2
De La Cruz, C. (2019, September 19). 10 Common Misconceptions About the SOGIE Equality Bill. SPOT.PH. https://www.spot.ph/newsfeatures/the-latest-news-features/79054/sogie-
equality-bill-misconceptions-a833-20190919-lfrm
News, K. D., ABS-CBN. (2020, December 16). Senate tackles SOGIESC-based anti-discriminatory bill in plenary. ABS-CBN News. https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/12/16/20/senate-tackles-
sogiesc-based-anti-discriminatory-bill-in-plenary
SOGIE Bill SDG no. 5:
Gender Equality

To end the gender discrimination,

You can START with
yourself by simply...
Avoiding misogynist or homophobic
"humor" because it is not a joke.

Respecting other people regardless

of their sexuality or gender.

Educating yourself more about SOGIE.

Defying gender role stigmas by

teaching youngsters about what is
right and wrong.

Breaking the generational cycle

"It is time that we all see

gender as a spectrum instead of
two sets of opposing ideas"
- Emma Watson

Information Sources
Arias, J. (2019, August 30). Understanding what SOGIE means and why it matters. Preen.ph. https://preen.ph/99945/understanding-what-sogie-means-and-why-it-matters
De La Cruz, C. (2021, June 28). All You Need to Know About SOGIE, Explained. SPOT.PH. Retrieved January 21, 2022, from https://www.spot.ph/newsfeatures/the-latest-news-
features/86615/sogie-explainer-philippines-a833-20210628-lfrm2
De La Cruz, C. (2019, September 19). 10 Common Misconceptions About the SOGIE Equality Bill. SPOT.PH. https://www.spot.ph/newsfeatures/the-latest-news-features/79054/sogie-
equality-bill-misconceptions-a833-20190919-lfrm
News, K. D., ABS-CBN. (2020, December 16). Senate tackles SOGIESC-based anti-discriminatory bill in plenary. ABS-CBN News. https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/12/16/20/senate-tackles-
sogiesc-based-anti-discriminatory-bill-in-plenary