Councilor Susan Madla-Murillo of Mariveles, Bataan has filed a proposed ordinance banning discrimination on the basis of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Expression (SOGIE) in her town.
The Sangguniang Bayan Committee on Human Rights chaired by Councilor Jeff Penaloza called a committee hearing on Monday to tackle Murillo’s measure titled “An Ordinance Promoting Diversity and Equality Thru Affirmative Action and Prohibiting Discrimination, Ridicule, Vilification, and Harassment of Person in the Municipality of Mariveles on the Basis of their Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression”.
“Nag-akda po ang inyong lingkod ng ordinansang ito para mapangalagaan ang karapatan at maiwasan ang diskriminasyon base sa kasarian ng ating mga kababayang LGBT dito sa Bayan ng Mariveles”, said Madla-Murillo.
She said it was declared in unison during the committee hearing to always give respect and recognize the valuable contribution of LGBT members in the society.
The lady councilor noted it was timely to recognize them and pass the ordinance as June is celebrated LGBT Pride Month.