Task Force Pride Philippines
The official organizer for the annual LGBT Pride March is the Task Force Pride (TFP) Philippines.
It is a network of groups and individuals who are supporters of the LGBT Community, and who are
also aiming to provide a friendly atmosphere for the lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and transgenders.
True Colors Coalition
The True Colors Coalition (TCC) is a political organization which aims to fight for a society with acceptance and equality.
They are currently trying to spread Gender Sensitivity Awareness among and through their members and allies.
University of the Philippines Babaylan
The UP Babaylan is said to be the leading LGBT students' organization in all campuses of the University of the Philippines.
It aims to support and defend the rights of the students who belong to the LGBT Community in order to attain equality regardless of sex or sexual orientation.
Miriam Defensor-Santiago
Former Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago was the first to file the SOGIE Bill in the congress in 2000.
It has been said that Defensor-Santiago kept on refiling the said bill from 2000 until her last term in 2016.
Risa Hontiveros
In 2016, Senator Risa Hontiveros filed and sponsored the first Senate version of the SOGIE Bill.
Geraldine Roman
1st District Representative of Bataan Geraldine Roman was the first transgender congresswoman elected to the Philippine Congress.
Being part of the LGBT Community, she has been one of the loyal advocates of the SOGIE Bill.
Sources:
Task Force Pride Philippines
True Colors Coalition
University of the Philippines Babaylan
Timeline of the SOGIE Equality
SOGIE Equality Bill
Geraldine Roman