(SPOT.ph) Pinoy celebrities are no strangers to Philippine politics. But they don't need to be politicians to draw the everyday Pinoy's attention to the issues. With their influence and visibility, they have the platform to shed light on matters that affect us all, like preserving the environment or fighting for equality.
In August, transgender woman Gretchen Diez was barred from using a women's restroom in a Quezon City mall, an incident that renewed calls to pass the Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Expression or SOGIE Bill. Senator Risa Hontiveros had refiled it during the 18th Congress. The bill aims to extend the same human rights to members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Senate President Tito Sotto and Secretary of Foreign Affairs Teddy Locsin don't quite see the need for the bill, but not everyone agrees.
We spotted some local celebrities who've expressed their support for the SOGIE Equality Bill:
Pia Wurtzbach
The former Miss Universe uploaded a Genderbread Person, a diagram that explains sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression, to help educate her followers on the matter.
Anne Curtis
Anne Curtis expressed her support and determination to fight for the rights of the LGBTQIA+.
Joey Mead King
Joey Mead King compiled quotes from the SOGIE Equality Bill hearing and showed appreciation for the statements made.
Angie Mead King
Angie Mead King calls for involvement in getting people to know more about the fight for the SOGIE Equality Bill's passage.
Marc Nelson
Heart Evangelista
Saab Magalona
Bianca Gonzalez
Kelsey Merritt