VP Sara asks Pinoys: Protect LGBT rights

Manila Bulletin

Vice President Sara Duterte called on Filipinos to protect the rights of the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) community as a form of standing up for the country’s democratic principles. (Video courtesy of OVP)  READ: https://mb.com.ph/2025/06/23/vp-sara-asks-pinoys-protect-lgbt-rights  Subscribe to the Manila Bulletin Online channel! - https://www.youtube.com/TheManilaBulletin   Visit our website at http://mb.com.ph  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manilabulletin  Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/manila_bulletin  Instagram: https://instagram.com/manilabulletin  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manilabulletin   #ManilaBulletinOnline  #ManilaBulletin  #LatestNews

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00:00Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh.

00:04Madayaw, umayong adlaw, kaninyong tanan.

00:08Magandang araw sa inyo lahat.

00:10Every day, countless LGBT Filipinos bring not only their exceptional talent and expertise,

00:16but a transformative courage that strengthens our families, enriches our communities,

00:22and elevates our government institutions.

00:25This courage to live truthfully despite obstacles ripples beyond individual lives.

00:33It challenges our entire society to embrace honesty, authenticity, and inclusion in all that we do.

00:40I acknowledge with deep respect the burdens many of you carry,

00:45the sting of workplace discrimination, the barriers to equitable healthcare,

00:50and the silent battles with mental health that often come from persistent marginalization.

00:57Pride reminds us that our shared humanity has the power to heal these wounds.

01:03It stands as a living proof that our diversity is not a weakness to overcome,

01:07but a wellspring of resilience and creativity.

01:10The liberty to be oneself fully is a truth that the next generation of Filipinos will inherit and strengthen.

01:19To all Filipinos, our democratic principles demand that we protect our most vulnerable.

01:26When we safeguard LGBT rights, we reinforce the foundations upon which all our freedoms rest.

01:33Let us build together a Philippines where diversity is recognized not as incidental, but essential to our national character.

01:43Where human dignity needs no justification.

01:46Where the courage to face adversity is honored as the highest expression of Filipino resilience.

01:53Maligayang Pride Month sa inyong lahat.

01:56Ang lahat ng ginagawa natin ay para sa Diyos, sa bayan, at sa bawat pamilyang Pilipino.

02:02Shukran!

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