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Duterte backtracks on same-sex marriage, says he supports it
MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte Sunday expressed support for same-sex marriage, reversing anew his stand on the issue, which has sparked fierce debates in other countries.
Speaking to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community in Davao City, Duterte said people should not be barred from pursuing things that make them happy.
“I want same-sex marriage. The problem is we’ll have to change the law. But we can change the law,” the president said, referring the Family Code, which states that a marriage is between a man and a woman.
“If that is the trend of the modern times, if that will add to your happiness, I am for it. Who am I (to stop you)? You know, kung ano ‘yung kaligayahan ng tao, ibigay ko. Bakit mo pigilan (if that makes the people happy, why stop it)? Why impose a morality that is no longer working and almost passé,” he added.
“I don’t have any problems making it marrying a man, marrying a woman or whatever is the predilection of the human being,” he said.
Duterte assured members of the LGBT community that they would not experience discrimination under his regime.
“There will be no oppression and we will recognize your importance in society,” the president said.
“You have my guarantee that everybody, at least during my term, will be protected and nurtured as a human being.”
Duterte said he is willing to appoint members of the LGBT community to his Cabinet.
MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte Sunday expressed support for same-sex marriage, reversing anew his stand on the issue, which has sparked fierce debates in other countries.
Speaking to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community in Davao City, Duterte said people should not be barred from pursuing things that make them happy.
“I want same-sex marriage. The problem is we’ll have to change the law. But we can change the law,” the president said, referring the Family Code, which states that a marriage is between a man and a woman.
“If that is the trend of the modern times, if that will add to your happiness, I am for it. Who am I (to stop you)? You know, kung ano ‘yung kaligayahan ng tao, ibigay ko. Bakit mo pigilan (if that makes the people happy, why stop it)? Why impose a morality that is no longer working and almost passé,” he added.
“I don’t have any problems making it marrying a man, marrying a woman or whatever is the predilection of the human being,” he said.
Duterte assured members of the LGBT community that they would not experience discrimination under his regime.
“There will be no oppression and we will recognize your importance in society,” the president said.
“You have my guarantee that everybody, at least during my term, will be protected and nurtured as a human being.”
Duterte said he is willing to appoint members of the LGBT community to his Cabinet.
