Is it legal to be gay in philippines

The LGBT Legal Situation In The Philippines Great news! Homosexuality is legal in the Philippines. However, the legal landscape for LGBTQ+ individuals in the country still lacks certain protections. As of now, gay marriage remains unrecognized, and changing one’s gender is illegal.

Politics Laws That LGBTQ+ Filipinos Need to Know While a few laws take the rights of LGBTQ+ Filipinos into consideration, the Philippines still lacks a robust, comprehensive, and SOGIE-based anti-discrimination law.