MANILA— Manila Mayor Isko Moreno signed Thursday an ordinance that would protect members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI) community in the capital from discrimination and abuse.

We just signed the Manila anti-discrimination ordinance!

(Ord No 8695. An Ordinance for the protection of the rights of Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, Transgenders, Queers and Intersex in the City of Manila against any and all forms of discrimination solely on the basis of SOGIE) pic.twitter.com/UUlJZo60Yb

— Isko Moreno Domagoso (@IskoMoreno) October 29, 2020

Ordinance No. 8695, the Manila LGBTQI Protection Ordinance, aims to eliminate "any and all forms of discrimination against LGBTQI solely on the basis of their sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression" or SOGIE.

The ordinance laid out 12 acts that constitute "discrimination," among them the denial of employment and other opportunities on the basis of the person's SOGIE. Read the full ordinance below:

Ito po ang kopya ng ating anti-discrimination ordinance (Ordinance No. 8695) sa Lungsod ng Maynila. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/ajvTUSZkss

— Isko Moreno Domagoso (@IskoMoreno) October 29, 2020

Meanwhile, a Gender Sensitivity and Development Council would also be created to oversee the implementation of the ordinance.

All barangays in the capital city were also ordered to establish an LGBTQI desk to address concerns of the community.

The ordinance likewise mandates establishments to build gender-neutral toilets "within 3 years" after passage of the ordinance, and failure to do so would be a ground for non-renewal of business permits.

Violators would face a range of penalties, from P1,000 to P5,000, with imprisonment of up to 1 year.

Months before signing of the anti-discrimination ordinance: SOGIESC 101 with advocates from @PANTAYPilipinas, @GANDAFilipinas, @pioneerFTM, and LGBTQIA+ student leaders from various groups.

Thank you for the knowledge you have shared with us! pic.twitter.com/iwU7i3gvCm

— Isko Moreno Domagoso (@IskoMoreno) October 29, 2020

Moreno thanked members of several LGBTQI groups who helped the city craft the ordinance.

"Months before signing of the anti-discrimination ordinance: SOGIESC 101 with advocates from PANTAY Pilipinas, GANDA Filipinas, PioneerFTM, and LGBTQIA+ student leaders from various groups. Thank you for the knowledge you have shared with us!" Moreno said in a series of tweets.

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