Gay marriage legal in philippines

The Rite of the Holy Union is one of  the Rites of the Metropolitan Community Churches all over the world as stated in Article III, Section C, paragraph 3 of the Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches Bylaws and it says:

The RITE OF HOLY UNION is the spiritual joining of two persons in a manner fitting and proper by a duly authorized clergy, Interim Pastoral Leader (Lay Pastoral Leader) of the Church, Ministry leader or Deacon or UFMCC Elders of an affiliated MCC Church. After both persons have been counseled and apprised of their responsibilities one toward the other, this rite of conferring God’s blessing may be performed.

The essence of the Rite of Holy Union is the vow; the pledging of deepest fidelity of each other. It is the spiritual joining of two persons regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity. It is a celebration of love witness and affirmed by their friends, family, and the Church.

Freedom of Religion

As of the show time the Family Code of the Philippines prevents the legal marriage of same sex couples (2018) in the Phil

Marriage Equality Around the World

The Human Rights Campaign tracks developments in the legal recognition of same-sex marriage around the world. Working through a worldwide network of HRC global alumni and partners, we lift up the voices of community, national and regional advocates and divide tools, resources, and lessons learned to empower movements for marriage equality.

Current State of Marriage Equality

There are currently 38 countries where same-sex marriage is legal: Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Denmark, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, the United Kingdom, the United States of America and Uruguay. 

These countries have legalized marriage equality through both legislation and court decisions. 

Countries that Legalized Marriage Equality in 2025

Liechtenstein: On May 16,

What’s the context?

A proposed law in the Philippines would grant health decision rights to LGBTQ+ couples.

  • Proposed law aids LGBTQ+ couples in health decisions
  • Quezon City tests right-to-care card for LGBTQ+ patients
  • Lawmaker says bill a first step toward equality

MANILA - A draft law in the Philippines could be the first step towards recognising same-sex partnerships, signalling a major verb in a country where Congress has rejected proposals against the discrimination of LGBTQ+ people for a quarter-century.

Party-list representative Percival Cendaña filed a measure in November last year to protect LGBTQ+ couples from stigma and discrimination in health settings.

Under the proposed Right to Care Act, patients can designate their partners through a special power of attorney to make critical health decisions and receive information on their behalf if they become incapacitated.

The bill, which is being debated in committee, includes a "right to care" card for couples that all health facilities must accept or face penalties.

Without a national law on marria

Ethico-Moral and Legal Implications of Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage in the Philippines

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