In contemporary situation, discrimination happens in Philippine society:
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In 2003, a Manobo family were forced out of their ancestral land. Accordingly,
they were unduly discriminated because of their indigenous ancestry.
(www.humanrights.asia/news/forwarded-news/F A-19-2003)
There are countless reported cases of LGBT members suffering from
discrimination
in
their
employment.
(as
an
illustration,
www.philstar.com/headlines/20 14/03/28)
Many say that there is no place for oppression in a democratic country like the
Philippines. Everyone deserves equal economic, political and social rights and access to
opportunities. The social stigma of discrimination is dangerous and depressing, and may
sometimes become lethal on the part of the victim.
As such, approval of this bill is fervently sought.