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[SLIDE 1]
GHIAN:
Good morning Ms. Reiu and to the other panelists, today we are going to
present our study titled “Impact of Anti-Marginalization Experiences on the
LGBT+ Community as a Basis for Policy Amendment in Sampaloc, Manila”

In order to introduce what the study is about, I am going to call Mr. Ocampo
to formally start the discussion.

[SLIDE 2]
CHRISTOPHER:
In today’s society, LGBT+ Community is regarded as a minority group that
experience various discrimination in the society. Also, their experiences of
being marginalized impacted their well-being, access to resources, and
their overall quality of life.

Last October 2020, Former Manila Mayor Isko Moreno signed Ordinance
No. 8695, also known as the “Manila LGBTQI Protection Ordinance of
2020” which prohibits discrimination against LGBT+ community in social
institutions in the City of Manila.

Also, this ordinance led to the creation of Manila Gender Sensitivity and
Development Council to oversee the implementation and handle
complaints related to LGBT+ discrimination.

Despite having this ordinance in the city of Manila, there is a lack of study
that discusses the impacts of Anti-Marginalization experiences on the
LGBT+ community as a basis for policy amendment considering that this
study aims to explore their anti-marginalization experiences.
This study will serve as a medium for them to give their feedback about the
existing laws, policies, or ordinance about LGBT.

Lastly, this study will serve as a contribution in order to solve the following
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) of the United Nations which are
SDG 5: Gender Equality; and SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities.

[SLIDE 3]
GHIAN:
As stated earlier, this study aims to explore the impact of anti-
marginalization experiences on the LGBT+ community as a basis for policy
amendment in Sampaloc, Manila. Specifically, it wants to answer the
following research questions:

1. What are the marginalized experiences of the LGBT+ Community

in Sampaloc, Manila?
2. How does the LGBT+ Community experience being anti-
marginalized?
3. What is the impact of anti-marginalization experiences on the
LGBT+ community?
4. How does the LGBT+ community in Sampaloc, Manila perceive
the efficacy of existing policies in Sampaloc related to LGBT+
rights in addressing marginalization issues?
5. What are possible recommendations by the LGBT+ community for
policy amendments?

[SLIDE 4]
JASTINE:
This study is guided by the Minority Stress Theory by Ilan H. Meyer in 2003
that explains the stigma, prejudice, and discrimination on the mental and
physical health disparities experienced by minority groups, particularly
sexual and gender minorities.
It is suitable for this study considering that it aims to explore the Impacts of
Anti-Marginalization Experiences, in order to understand it very well, this
theory explains how it impacted the LGBT+ Community.

[SLIDE 5]
GHIAN:
Now, moving on to the conceptual framework of this study. As you can see
in the figure 1, it explains the overall discourse of the research, and provide
visual representation of the research questions.

With the help of the Minority Stress Theory, this framework shows how anti-
marginalization experiences impacted the LGBT+ Community.

With those experiences, they provide perceptions on the existing policies

made for them, and with that perception the study can provide possible
policy amendment that will benefit the LGBT+ community in the society that
can reduce the marginalization that they experience.

[SLIDE 6]
JASTINE:
In order to understand what this study is all about, the scope of this study
will focus specifically on the impacts of anti-marginalization experiences of
LGBT+ Community living in Sampaloc, Manila.

Moreover, it will explore their lived experiences on being marginalized such

as discrimination that they experienced in social institutions.

Also, it will explore the experience of this group with the anti-
marginalization efforts made by government in reducing discrimination.

Lastly, it will analyze the perception of LGBT community on the existing

Policies related to LGBT rights in order to have policy amendments.
[SLIDE 7]
JASTINE:
However, this study is limited to ten (10) LGBT individuals living in
Sampaloc, Manila as respondents of this study.

This study will not discuss the legislative process on how LGBT-related
laws are implemented and enacted in the city.

Moreover, this study will not address the anti-marginalization of other

marginalized groups because of resource constraints and it is out of scope
of this study.

Also, this study is not aiming to propose new law or policy, but rather it
want to provide valuable insights and recommendation for policy
amendment in order to have comprehensive and strong policy in the city of
manila about LGBT+ community.

[SLIDE 8]
CHRISTOPHER:
The studies related to this study was collected in order to answer the SOP
provided in chapter 1.

As stated by Ferrer et al. (2021), Philippine society is often hostile to the

LGBT+ community, with young members facing significant bullying and
discrimination, particularly influenced by religious beliefs, cultural values,
and family norms in traditional and conservative families.

Also, Elmer (2024) mentioned that the group suffer from social exclusion in
the society considering that living in a community that discriminates,
rejects, and stigmatizes them creates a hostile environment that resulted to
mental health disorders.
[SLIDE 9]
ERICA:
Navales et al. (2023) reveals that LGBT employees reported being
inclusive in their work environment that nurtures their development in the
organization that makes them remain in that establishment.

Binghay and Cotas (2022) mentioned that BPOs support transgender

women by fostering acceptance, providing gender-sensitive facilities,
flexible dress codes, and encouraging career development and security.

[SLIDE 10]
ERICA:
Ng et al. (2024) state that positive media representation helps normalize
diverse sexual orientations and gender identities, challenging stereotypes
and reducing stigma, while educational programs play a crucial role in
combating bullying and harassment of LGBT+ individuals in learning and
work environments.

[SLIDE 11]
ERICA:
The study by Cahill (2020) states that there are mixed perceptions about
existing anti-discrimination policies among the LGBT+ community in the
Philippines; while local ordinances have made significant progress in
acknowledging their rights, enforcement varies by jurisdiction, affecting
their sense of security and support.

[SLIDE 12]
JAS:
Florin (2020) states that there is always a need to have improved anti-
discrimination laws for the LGBT+ individuals for employment, education,
health, and housing in order to have clear provisions and penalty.
Even though there are policies implemented to minimize the discrimination,
Truszczynski et al. (2020) states that Transgender and Non-binary (TNB)
people still experience being discriminated, and mentioned that the
effectiveness of anti discrimination policies on reducing daily experiences is
not clearly defined.

[SLIDE 13]
GHIAN:
The gathered studies states that the marginalized experiences of LGBT+
community were discrimination and socially excluded.

Also, with the ordinance being implemented, it has revealed that in

workplace it has been inclusive and they designed their policies being safe
and gender neutral.

Moreover, with that experiences they provide insight about the impact of
being anti-marginalized in terms of positive media representation in order to
reduce the stigma on them.

Also, the studies provide perception and feedbacks from the policies being
implemented, and it hs mentioned that there is a lack of
comprehensiveness on the policies that is needed to be amended.

To synthesize about the related studies, it has revealed that there is a gap
considering that there is a lack of study that discusses the impacts of anti-
marginalization experiences on LGBT+ community as a basis for policy
amendments.

There is no specific policy stated in the studies gathered, as they use

collective terms to refer to LGBT-related anti-discrimination laws.
Considering that there are policies and ordinance implemented in the
society, there is lack of feedback from the constituents about their
experience on the effectiveness of the policy being implemented.

[SLIDE 14]
GHIAN:
That’s end for our presentation, we are ready for you comments,
suggestions, and most importantly, your questions that will help us on the
success of our paper.