🇵🇠AsiaSoutheast Asia
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