26 Years Later, Is There Still Hope for the SOGIE Equality Bill?, with Pride PH Convener Vince Liban

In this episode of The Queer Pridecast, we are joined by Vince Liban, an LGBTQ+ rights advocate based in the Philippines and the current convener for Pride PH. We discuss the current state of queer rights legislation and advocacy in the country. Liban analyzes the recent Josef vs. Ursua Supreme Court decision regarding property rights for same-sex couples, the 26-year legislative delay of the SOGIE Equality Bill, and the emergence of organized anti-gender opposition. The conversation also details the specific provisions of the Cagandahan Bill for intersex Filipinos and the Lived Identities Recognition Act (LIRA) for transgender individuals. CHAPTERS:00:54 - Supreme Court decision on same-sex property rights (Josef vs. Ursua) 03:20 - The 26-year delay of the SOGIE Equality Bill and government actions 06:33 - The Cagandahan Bill, the LIRA Bill, and legal gender recognition 11:00 - Exploring the rise of organized anti-gender opposition and its international funding 17:07 - The connection between global democratic spaces and local queer rights 19:50 - Navigating legislative hurdles and the future of the fight for equality Follow The Queer Pridecast on social media: Instagram: www.instagram.com/thequeerpridecastTiktok: tiktok.com/@thequeerpridecast