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Philippines Gay Travel Guide

LGBT Legal Safety: 6/10
115,600,000 People
4 Cities
12 Venues
73.2% Acceptance

Legal Status & Rights

Same-Sex Relations

Legal

Same-sex sexual activity has never been criminalized. No legal recognition of same-sex relationships.

Marriage Equality

Not Legal

Civil Unions

Not Recognized

Domestic Partnership

Not Available

Joint Adoption

Not Allowed

Legal Gender Recognition

Not Allowed

Protection & Anti-Discrimination

Employment Protection

Not Protected

Housing Protection

Not Protected

Hate Crime Protection

Not Protected

Constitutional Protection

Not Protected

Additional Rights & Services

Openly Serve in Military

Not Protected

Blood Donation

Restricted

Conversion Therapy Ban

Not Protected

LGBT Organizations Legal

Protected

Age of Consent

16 years Equal for all

Prostitution

Illegal

Illegal but widely practiced in tourist areas

Safety Information

6/10

Safety Score

Travel Safety
Police Protection

Weak

Social Climate

Public Acceptance73.2%

Pride Celebrations

This country hosts Pride events

Country Information

Capital:Manila
Currency:PHP (₱)
Languages:Filipino, English
Population:115,600,000