IMMACULATE CONCEPTION INTERNATIONA L EDUCATION SYSTEMS, INC.

THE SIGNIFICANCE OF ENACTING LGBTQIA+ ANTI DISCRIMINATION

LAW TO SELECTED GRADE 12 STUDENTS OF IMMACULATE
CONCEPTION INTERNATIONAL BALAGTAS.
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A Research Presented to
The Faculty of Immaculate Conception International Education Systems, Inc.
Colegio De Roma Campus, San Juan Balagtas, Bulacan

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In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for Practical Research II
Humanities and Social Sciences

EHRA DENNISE M. ADRIANO

JHERCY NICHOLE BALING
WILFRED A. CIPCON
PRECIOUS NATHASIA DELA CRUZ
JELLY ANNE E. ESPIRITU
CJAY S. MANALO
JASPHER P. MANGAHAS
ERICA JOY ORAYE
ROYAL VINCE T. SONZA
KENNETH DARWIN L. VENTURA
FIRST NAME MI. SURNAME

Month Year
November 2023
 Republic of the Philippines
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION SYSTEMS, INC.
Colegio De Roma Campus, San Juan Balagtas, Bulacan

APPROVAL SHEET

In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Practical Research II with the strand of
Humanities and Social Sciences this research titled “THE SIGNIFICANCE OF
ENACTING LGBTQIA+ ANTI-DISCRIMINATION LAW TO SELECTED
GRADE 12 STUDENTS OF IMMACULATE CONCEPTION INTERNATIONAL
BALAGTAS ,” which was prepared and submitted by EHRA DENNISE M.
ADRIANO ,JHERCY NICHOLE BALING, WILFRED A. CIPCON, PRECIOUS
NATHASIA DELA CRUZ, JELLY ANNE E. ESPIRITU, CJAY S. MANALO,
JASPHER P. MANGAHAS, ERICA JOY ORAYE, ROYAL VINCE T. SONZA,
and KENNETH DARWIN L. VENTURA, is hereby recommended for approval and
acceptance.

NOEMI M. DAZA, LPT

Adviser

Approved in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Practical Research II with
the strand of Humanities and Social Sciences by the Oral Examination Committee.

NERILYN V. ALCERA, LPT JOHN MICHAEL P. LARGO

Academic Head Focal Person

Accepted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Practical Research II with
the strand of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Date: ______________ MA. ANABELLE E, UY, MaBS

School Director
 ABSTRACT

.Keywords The acronym LGBTQIA The aim of this study was to evaluate the knowledge
of Immaculate Conception International Education System Inc. Balagtas students
regarding the challenges faced by the LGBTQIA+ Community. Additionally, the research
aimed to determine the significance of enacting an LGTQIA+ Anti-discrimination law
among Grade 12 Students. The study employed mixed methods, including a survey
questionnaire administered to 150 students of Immaculate Conception International
Education System Inc. Balagtas, opinions from two different churches, and feedback
from the LGBTQIA+ Community. The survey questionnaire aimed to identify the
challenges faced by the LGBTQIA+ Community from the perspective of Grade 12
students of ICI Balagtas. The findings revealed that the Grade 12 Students of ICI
Balagtas were aware of the various societal issues faced by the LGBTQIA+ Community
and believed enacting an LGTQIA+ Anti-discrimination law was significant.students
agreed that enacting an LGTQIA+ Anti-discrimination law was significant.
+ refers to a diverse group of individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual,

transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, asexual, and more. This set of terms is

commonly used to describe an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity. The

increasing recognition of the LGBTQIA+ community and their rights has led to a growing

body of academic literature and research, aimed at understanding and addressing the

unique challenges faced by this group.

 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The researchers wish to express their gratitude to Ms. Noemi Daza, their teacher

during their 11th and 12th grade years, for her unwavering support, inspiration, passion,

and extensive knowledge, which were paramount to the success of this research.

Additionally, the group would like to thank their advisor, Mr. John Michael Largo, who

served as a member of the study's panel of examiners and provided invaluable insights,

observations, and questions. Lastly, the members of the group extend their appreciation to

their families for their constant motivation and support throughout the research study.

N. DAZA
J.M LARGO
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Page ………………………………………………………………………. I.

Approval Sheet ………………………………………………………………… II.

Abstract ………………………………………………………………………… III.

Acknowledgement ……………………………………………………………… IV.

Table of Contents ………………………………………………………………. V.

CHAPTER I – THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

Introduction

Statement of the Problem

Hypothesis

Significance of the Study

Scope and Delimitation

Definition of terms

CHAPTER II – REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

Relevant Theories

Related Literature

Related Studies

Conceptual Framework

Synthesis
CHAPTER III – METHODS OF RESEARCH

Research Method

Research Design

Population and Sample of the Study

Sampling Procedure

Research Instrument

Data Gathering Procedures

Data Processing and Statistical Treatment

CHAPTER IV – PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND INTERPRETATION OF

DATA

Presentation of Data

Analysis of Data

Interpretation of Data

CHAPTER V – SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND

RECOMMENDATIONS

Summary of Findings

Conclusions

Recommendations
REFERENCES

ABOUT THE RESEARCHERS

APPENDICES (Please remove those that are not applicable.)

Appendix A. Letter of Request for Research Adviser

Appendix B. Letter of Request to Conduct the Study

Appendix C. Letter of Request for Pertinent Data

Appendix D. Research Instrument (Questionnaire)

Appendix E. Originality Report Generated by Anti-Plagiarism Software

 CHAPTER I

THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

Introduction
In the present age, we are aware that the classification between gender is unlikely the

traditional male and female identification. As time passed, different types of sexuality

have been established, known as the LGBTQIA+ community. LGBTQIA+ community is

an abbreviation for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual and

the plus sign is to signify all gender identities that cannot be fully described by any kind

of letters or words. But still, in catholic countries like the Philippines where we live, these

types of topics or societal issues are not fully accepted. The understanding of Filipinos is

not sufficient, and we are not that open-minded and educated regarding this issue. Some

teenagers are part of this so-called society. How will our society accept them? Mostly

parents or guardians see their children’s identity, not just because of their sexual being

but also by how they move, talk, and act. Based on research, between ages, 18 – 24

months (about 2 years) can be recognized as a gender group. But at the age of 3, they

start to label their own identity. In Filipino families, a child who is part of this labeled

community is having a hard time showing who they are. The most common are those

who are gays who experienced physical abuse from their parents because they can’t

accept their child’s chosen identity. They believed that if their child experiences pain, it

will make them tougher. According to edweek.org’s research, More than 68 percent of

LGBTQ students said they felt unsafe in school because of hostility to at least one of

their actual or perceived personal characteristics, for example, their gender identity

expression, or sexual orientation.

 Since this issue became bigger and bigger ahead of time. Since the government is

aware of different human rights violations that we are experiencing regarding this said

topic, some laws have started to be implemented including the anti-discrimination

law. Anti-discrimination law or Non-discrimination law refers to legislation designed to

prevent discrimination against particular groups of people; these groups are often referred

to as protected groups or protected classes. Anti-discrimination law may include

protection for groups based on sex, age, race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, mental

illness or ability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/ expression, sex

characteristics, religion, creed, or individual political opinions. Senate Bill No. 689 an

act prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity or

expression (SOGIE) and providing penalties introduced by Senator Francis N. Pangilinan

is a proposed law that is not yet approved by the Philippine law. The most affected by

this law are the LGBTQIA+ community because until now not everyone understands and

accepts their identity. So as a student, we should be sensitive and educated in the matter

of knowing the rights of everybody. Especially, ICI Balagtas students should be educated

about this kind of matter. We should be aware of the different types of LGBTQIA+

community and we are aware of treating them equally. But why SOGIE bill has not been

approved?

For the research, the researchers aim to present it clearly to the readers in a way that

they can understand it more easily. We know that the LGBTQIA+ community is still not

fully accepted in our society. Researchers aim that this research may help them to have
the space in a community that they deserve especially voicing out their feelings and doing

what they desire. To lessen discrimination and to educate especially the students of ICI

Balagtas regarding the anti-discrimination law. We should stop the homophobic mindset.

As this is an essential matter to the students, the researchers enhance the definition of

anti-discrimination. Students who are part of this society deserve to be given a chance to

speak up and to be heard. This research aims to open the minds of those who are unaware

and to stop the homophobic mindset. Therefore, we, the researchers, are hoping that this

will be a good contribution to all.Let us stop the homophobic mindset.

Statement of the Problem

The general problem of this study is to determine the significance of enacting LGBT anti-

discrimination laws for grade 11 HUMSS students at Immaculate Conception Institutions

in the city of Balagtas.

Especially, this sought to answer the following questions:

1. Personal data of the respondents.

1.1 Age

1.2 Strand

1.3 If part of the LGBTQIA+ community

2. Problems encountered by the students who are part of the LGBTQIA+

community.

2.1 socializing

2.2 violence

2.3 job opportunities

2.4 religious freedom

3. What is the opinion of the respondents regarding the LGBTQIA+ community?

Hypothesis of the Study

There is no significant relationship between the LGBTQIA+ community to the anti-

discrimination law practices by the students.

Significance of the Study

This research study is being conducted to lessen the homophobic mindset and to

educate especially the students of Immaculate Conception Institutions Balagtas regarding

the anti-discrimination law mainly in the LGBTQIA+ community.

Benefiting the study are the various sectors as follows:

Students. This study will benefit the students because it can give them awareness

regarding the LGBTQIA+ community. Also, to know that as a student we must be

knowledgeable about these kinds of issues, we should be open-minded and we should be

ready to hear the voices of our co-students, friends, or family that are part of this so-

called community.

Part of the LGBTQIA+ community- This is significant to those who are part of the

LGBTQIA+ community because through this research we can hear their opinions and

voices. Especially those students who are part of this community. Through this research,

they will have the opportunity to be understood by their co-students and other readers of

this research.

School- This research can help the school (especially faculty staff) to understand the

students specifically the way they dress. Most schools in our country have dress code

rules that are just fitted in male and female standards. Even though the Department of

Education released a memorandum regarding the LGBTQIA+ Community such as

DepEd order no. 32 series of 2017 titled enclosed Gender-Responsive Basic Education

Policy, in line with its gender and its development. In 2022 the Gender-Responsive

Basic Education Policy was developed, but then, since the pandemic occurred in years

this policy has still not been fully embraced by all schools in our country.

Parents- This research will help the parents or guardians, especially those who have a

child who is part of the LGBTQIA+ Community in the way of understanding their child

more. In Filipino families, mostly of children are afraid to show their chosen identity. For
reasons that they are afraid of judgment and rejection. In times of this gender identity

crisis, how open-minded and understanding a parent and guardian could be?

Church- this research will also help to inform the people regarding the opinion of the

church in the LGBTQIA+ Community and vice versa. One of the major groups that did

not accept the LGBTQIA+ community was the church. But what is the reason why the

church is against this topic?

Future Researchers- Future researchers will benefit from this study because they can

use this study as a reference or guide for their research.

Scope and Delimitation

The scope of the study covers the significance of enacting LGBT anti-discrimination laws

for Selected Grade 12 students. In addition, this action research will be confined to the

collection of data which will be utilized as a basis for formulating a survey questionnaire

for students. The primary subjects of this research study will cover the senior high school

students of Immaculate Conception Institution Balagtas, Bulacan. This study was limited

by the use of mixed methods. Therefore, it is unable to provide an empirical method for

providing a qualitative and quantitative explanation. Moreover, this study will survey

forms to know the opinions of students regarding the LGBTQIA+ community. Through
this survey, we will know if ICI Balagtas students are aware of the anti-discrimination

law. A timeline of 3 months is set to cover the process involved in this research. Based on

their capacity, availability, and sincerity in this research, the target respondents of this

research are students of ICI Balagtas especially those who are part of the LGBTQIA+

community.

Definition of Terms

Asexual- the lack of sexual attraction to others, or low or absent interest in or desire for

sexual activity. It may be considered a sexual orientation or the lack thereof. It may also

be categorized more widely, to include a broad spectrum of asexual sub-identities.

Bisexual- a person who is sexually or romantically attracted to both men and women or

more than one sex or gender.

Discrimination-unjust or prejudicial treatment of various groups, particularly based on

factors, particularly based on factors such as ethnicity, age, sex or disability.

Gay- sexually or romantically attracted exclusively to people of one's sex or gender (used

especially for a man).

Homophobia- having or showing a dislike of or prejudice against the member of

LGBQIA+.

Intersex-Intersex people are born with sex characteristics (including genitals, gonads,

and chromosome patterns) that do not fit typical binary notions of male or female bodies.

Intersex is an umbrella term used to describe a wide range of natural bodily variations.
Lesbian- a woman who is sexually or romantically attracted exclusively to other women;

a gay woman.

Queer- is an umbrella term for people who are not heterosexual or cisgender. Originally

meaning 'strange' or 'peculiar', queer came to be used pejoratively against those with

same-sex desires or relationships in the late 19th century.

Transgender- a transgender person (often abbreviated to trans person) is someone whose

gender identity or gender expression does not correspond with their sex assigned at birth.

CHAPTER II

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

In this part of research can be found the references used by the researchers in this

study. This studies answers the questions of the Significance of Enacting LGBTQIA+

Anti-discrimination Law. The following studies and literature consist of the different

societal issue faced by the LGBTQIA+ in our society.

Relevant Theories

In this part of research will be found the relevant theories regarding the LGBTQIA+ study.

Against the current: A grounded theory study on the estrangement experiences of a

select group of Filipino gay older persons (2017-2021)

Allan B. de Guzman, Les Paul Valdez, Maverick B. Orpiana, Nikki Angela F. Orantia,

Patrick Van E. Oledan & Karla Monica Cenido, from the University of Santo Thomas,

Manila, Philippines The persecution and prejudice that the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and

Transgender (LGBT) community has experienced must be examined, claims Healthy

People (2011), to comprehend their health issues. Their experiences of estrangement are

among the least researched of the various problems they deal with. This inquiry was

necessary because little is known about how it affects the LGBT older population. This

grounded theory aims to explain how alienation manifests among older Filipino

homosexual people. Grounded Theory, developed by Strauss and Corbin in 1990, was

used. The semi-structured interviews with a total of 10 LGBT older people were

purposefully chosen. Using open, axial, and selective coding, field texts were

thematically analyzed. The result of the study was The Sailing Model of Estrangement.

Interestingly, three estrangement-related phases—sequestering, striving, and surviving—

emerged. The yearning for self-expression, the pursuit of acceptability, and the reactions

that follow are the main topics of the sequestering phase for LGBT people. The striving

phase is a good representation of how dealing with estrangement can either result in

sentiments of positivity, hope, and motivation, or in feelings of melancholy, guilt, and

shame. Finally, when they accept aging with estrangement, LGBT people may feel happy

and fulfilled in the surviving phase, or they may feel depressed, lonely, and guilty. The

study's findings provide insight into the coping mechanisms used by older Filipino gay

individuals to deal with alienation.

Multiple minorities as multiply marginalized: Applying the minority stress theory

to LGBTQ people of color

According to Kali Cyrus of the Department of Psychiatry, Yale University School of

Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA, the data demonstrating the detrimental effects of

discrimination on minority populations' physical and mental health is now overwhelming.

Members of numerous minority groups, such as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and

queer people of color (LGBTQ-POC), are more likely to encounter stigmatization,

discrimination, and the fear of rejection. However, the literature does not address whether

the stress of going through these bad events corresponds to an increased risk for adverse

health outcomes. Research has looked at the impact of microaggressions, risk, and

resilience, and most notably the development of the minority stress model to address the

relationship between minority stress and health outcomes. The model examines the

intricate interaction between internal and external stressors that affect behavior, such as

self-doubt and rumination. Understanding the lived experiences of LGBTQ-POC is made

easier by the model's analysis of the complicated relationship between internal and

external stressors (self-doubt and rumination) that affect multiple minority groups.

LGBTQ-POC are negatively impacted by cumulative discrimination and social exclusio n,

including racism from the LGBTQ community and homophobia and heterosexism within

their racial/ethnic community. They are a group that is marginalized on multiple levels,

which has an impact on their risk of developing mental illness as well as their access to

and quality of care from mental health professionals. We will examine existing strategies
for quantifying the toll that stresses as an LGBTQ-POC have on mental health effects

using the minority stress model as a frame of reference.

Theodore Byrne's Methods and Application of LGBTQ Theory

Lesbian and gay research has been studied for around 30 years now (Theodore Byne,

2012). LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and/or transgender) health is now a specialized area

of research. A significant turning point in the advancement of the field can be seen in

LGBTQ Health Research: Theory, Techniques, Practice, the first textbook of its type

devoted to research techniques in LGBTQ health. The book's dedication is a fitting

tribute to the late Dr. Judith (Judy) Bradford, a trailblazing researcher, champion for

LGBTQ health, beloved mentor, and educator. For those enrolled in LGBTQ health

training programs and postdoctoral fellows, as well as those who want to work in other

health fields' educational institutions.

John Anzalotta's Marginalisation of LGBT Theory

According to John A. Anzalotta (2017) of Nova Southeastern University, LGBT

individuals have always been marginalized and alienated to varied degrees. Through

actions like the Stonewall Riots, pride marches, manifestos, and others, the LGBTQ

community has endeavored to push back against the systems that uphold injustice.
Factors like identity and gender have a direct impact on how much a person is shunned

by their family, communities, and social network. This study seeks to understand how a

person's impression of integration within the LGBTQ community is influenced by their

identity and gender.

Related Literature

In this part of study provides the different literatures that supports this research. This

answers the different problems encountered by the LGBTQIA+ in our society and how it

is currently going in our society.

INTERNATIONAL

Dag Øistein EndsjøStudy of Religion, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway (2020).

Although LGBT persons are generally protected by several fundamental human rights,

including the right to privacy, the freedom of expression and association, and the right to

be free from discrimination, LGBT rights are frequently portrayed as incompatible with

religious freedom. However, given that religion has historically both condemned and

supported various manifestations of same-sex sexuality and transgenderism and that more

and more religious individuals and entire denominations now view LGBT equality as

consistent with their beliefs, one finds that the right to freedom of religion applies equally

to LGBT individuals who live according to their religious pro-LGBT convictions and to

others with pro-LGBT beliefs as it does to those with anti-LGBT beliefs.

The government should take positive action to pass the "anti-discrimination bill"

that has already been written.

The government should take positive action to pass the "anti-discrimination bill" that has
already been written. For additional stakeholders, such as the government, community,
and universities, several proposals were made.
But still, even though our government proposes different laws, including the SOGIE bill,

the discrimination towards LGBT people is going.

Journal of Human Rights and Peace Studies. (2016)

According to Bruce Amoroto, Even though everyone is protected by social justice and

human rights provisions in the Philippines Constitution of 1987, some groups of the

population still do not have full access to these rights, and social inequality and injustice

are still pervasive in the country, particularly in the Philippines, where violence, bigotry,

and discrimination against lesbian, homosexual, bisexual, tomboys, transgender, and

queer people still exist.

The effects of health care policies: LGBTQ aging adults

According to Joanne M. Zanetos, Alan W Skipper Journal of Gerontological Nursing

(2020) y 2030) In the United States, there may be 4 to 8 million older LGBT (lesbian,

gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer) people. Healthy People 2020 established goals to

improve the well-being, safety, and health of these people. But not every political

platform offers solutions that will help this set of people. Provisions of the Affordable

Care Act that were originally viewed as status quo safeguards for the LGBTQ communit y
are in jeopardy if politicians take back health care mandates. Prejudice, discrimination,

and stigmatization may rise as a result, which were originally viewed as historical human

rights breaches. The purpose of this essay is to demonstrate how current healthcare

regulations have given individuals the legal ability to engage in discrimination and to

draw comparisons.

Short Communication: Discrimination against LGBT community in Sri Lanka: as a

Humane Issue toward Sustainability

Social construction, not the sexual characteristics of either men or women, determines

gender. Much LGBT-related legislation has been established globally, allowing

transgender people to alter their names to whatever they like regardless of other people or

biological sex

. According to the penal code and KGNU Ranaweera, same-sex partnerships are still

prohibited in Sri Lanka. The highest court declared the legislation unconstitutional in

2016. However, no bill has been proposed or passed as of yet to repeal it.

However, there is a statute in Sri Lanka that protects LGBT people even if there is no law

permitting same-gender unions. The ambiguous Vagrancy Ordinances of Sri Lanka,

authored by Kgnu Ranawera, state. The Penal Code gives law enforcement officials legal

protection when they target, harass, and extort LGBT persons.

Even while these laws rarely result in arrests, they fuel widespread animosity toward

LGBT individuals. LGBT individuals continue to experience prejudice frequently,

despite governmental officials' claims that the Sri Lankan Constitution implicitly forbids

discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

Housing affordability, prejudice, and homelessness among LGBT persons

Adam P. Romero, Luis A. Vasquez, and Shoshana K. Goldberg. We are releasing this

report in April 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic spreads across the globe. We are

conscious that the issues we raise are even more crucial when taken into account in light

of the current epidemic, even if our study on the housing problems faced by LGBT

people was produced before COVID-19 and does not specifically address it. Public health

professionals advise—and some governments have even ordered—that people seek

shelter at home to stop the virus from spreading. For those who are homeless or have

unstable housing, following orders to stay at home may be difficult, if not impossible.

Impact of Discrimination Against the LGBTQ community.

According to Hazir Coleman of West Chester University (November 05, 2019). Ignoring

particular groups of people is one-way society marginalizes them. Likewise, make them

seem invisible. People of African descent who are homeless and indigenous to the US
have also experienced this. Today, people are still dealing with it. LGBTI, often known

as queer, lesbian, gay, bisexual, or any of these. It happens in the majority of

communities around the world, where LGBTQ people are not even mentioned. Name-

calling is awful, but social isolation and silence can have even worse repercussions

because they deny someone's humanity. In general, especially in schools, the only time

gay folks are discussed is when a student calls another a "faggot." LGBTQ people are

present if they insist on producing.

Queers, Bis, and Straight Liesman Intersectional Examination of LGBTQ Stigma

(2020)

Author: Meredith Worthen

Despite significant improvements in recent years, prejudice, intolerance, and stigma

against LGBTQ people still prevail. Queers, Bis, and Straight Lies: An Intersectional

Examination of LGBTQ Stigma's ground-breaking application of Norm-Centered Stigma

Theory (NCST), the first stigma theory that is both testable and well-positioned in

existing stigma scholarship, offers a thorough examination of LGBTQ negativity. Based

on research involving more than 3,000 participants, the notions of hetero-cis-normativity

and intersectionality are emphasized as being essential to understanding various but

related discussions about the experiences of LGBTQ individuals with prejudice,

harassment, and violence. Through chapters on lesbians, gay men, bisexual women,

bisexual men, transgender people, non-binary/genderqueer people, queer women, and

queer men, Queers, Bis, and Straight Lies assembles empirically based findings that aim

for understanding. Queers, Bis, and Straight falsehoods bring together empirically

supported data that attempt to disprove "straight lies" originally and substantially.

Lesbians, gay men, bisexual women, bisexual men, transgender persons, genderqueer

people, queer women, and queer men all have their chapters in the book. For an

extensive, theory-driven, and intersectional investigation of how LGBTQ prejudices and

prejudicial experiences differ by gender identity, sexual identity, race/ethnicity, and class,

Queers, Bis, and Straight Lies is the best source for information on LGBTQ stigma in

general.

Reviewing evidence of LGBTQ+ discrimination and exclusion in sport (2020)

According to Erik Denison, Nadia Bevan & Ruth Jeanes, The discrimination and

marginalization that LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning/queer,

and sexually and gender diverse) people experience continues to receive little attention

from sports organizations. It was once thought that this was due to a lack of quantitative

evidence of a problem, but over the past ten years, a sizable body of quantitative research,

including two international studies, has been conducted. This research has provided

strong evidence that discriminatory behavior is still widespread in sports and is harmful

to this population. The authors of this study present an overview of the quantitative data

currently available and talk about why sports organizations are still reluctant to address

LGBTQ+ exclusion. They argue that specialists in sports management are in a unique and

privileged position to overcome the current resistance to action and spur change through

doing research with the goal of finding. They claim that researchers working to suggest
practical, workable solutions to reduce harmful discriminatory behaviors are in a unique

and privileged position to confront the current lack of action and encourage change. The

authors demonstrate how harm might be avoided while also advancing the discipline in

ways that top academics have regarded as essential. The authors conclude by explaining

why this kind of research has the potential to reduce harm while also advancing the

subject in ways that leading academics have highlighted as essential.

LOCAL

The unbearable struggle for beauty: Physical appearance perfectionism, mental

health, and discrimination among heterosexual cisgender and sexually diverse youth

in the Philippines (2020)

According to Julienne Celina Dayrit Department of Sociology and Behavioral Sciences,

De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines Correspondence. In the Philippines, physical

appearance perfectionism (PAP) is common. Studies have demonstrated that physical

characteristics including skin color, height, weight, hair length, and the clothes one wears

often lead to prejudice in the job and educational settings. Analyzing the connections

between PAP, mental health, discrimination, and other sociodemographic factors was the

goal of this study. Through convenience sampling, Filipinx youth living in the

Philippines between the ages of 18 and 30 were given a questionnaire that contained the

Physical Appearance Perfectionism Scale. The sub-domain of worrying about

imperfections, which was studied using data from 959 Filipinx youth, showed that

perfectionism in terms of physical appearance is high. In all responders for all

perfectionism categories and especially the sexually varied youth, significant stress and

despair were risk factors for PAP. Instagram was discovered to be a protective factor,

which is notable because it disproves social media as the origin of these triggers. We

concluded that there is a strong link between mental health issues and perfectionism

when it comes to outward appearance. PAP is more likely to occur when stress and

depression levels are higher. Worrying about imperfections and seeking perfection may

also be influenced by personal experience with discrimination.

Gender in mental health: Comparing the rate and social factors of depression,

anxiety, and stress among young heterosexual and sexual minority women in the

Philippines (2020)

According to Rowalt Alibudbud from the Department of Sociology and Behavioral

Sciences, College of Liberal Arts, De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines. The

prevalence of mental health issues among young Filipinos who identify as sexual

minorities is higher than that of their peers. The probability of having a mental health

issue like depression was also shown to be twice as high among Filipino women who

identified as sexual minorities as in men who did. In this way, the prevalence of

depression, anxiety, and stress as well as its social correlates were compared in young

adult Filipino heterosexual and sexual minority women. A cross-sectional survey design

was specifically used in this quantitative investigation. Six hundred twenty-two

heterosexual women and one hundred seventy-seven members of sexual minorities

answered the DASS-21, the daily discrimination subscale of the PDQ, and the

sociodemographic questionnaire. Then, chi-square analysis, logistic regression, and

descriptive statistics were performed. In comparison to their colleagues, sexual minority

women had greater rates of depression, anxiety, and stress. Living with peers may be a

protective factor whereas discrimination may be a risk factor for these mental health

concerns in heterosexual women (p.05). Discrimination has been demonstrated to be a

risk factor for sexual minority women, even if its consequences are more severe than in

the case of heterosexual women. These may be accounted for by the allegedly high

amount of discrimination and unfavorable views that sexual minorities in the Philippines

experience daily. Therefore, it is necessary to implement and reinforce anti-

discrimination laws, healthcare for sexual minorities that are gender-responsive, and

gender mainstreaming.

Philippines: LGBT Students Face Bullying, Abuse

Discrimination and Lack of Support Undermine Right to Education

Human Rights Watch stated in research released today that students in the Philippines

endure bullying and discrimination at school because of their sexual orientation and

gender identity. Legislators and school administrators must take action to guarantee that

the rights against discrimination and exclusion in schools provided by Philippine law are

fully applied.

Lesbian, homosexual, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) secondary school students in the

Philippines are the subject of a 68-page report titled "'Just Let Us Be': Discrimination

Against LGBT Students in the Philippines," which lists the various injustices they have

experienced. It explains how pervasive bullying and harassment, prejudiced laws and
practices, and a lack of helpful services jeopardize LGBT youth's right to an education

guaranteed by international law.

LGBT students in the Philippines frequently become the subject of abuse and sometimes

violence, according to Ryan Thoreson, a fellow in Human Rights Watch's LGBT rights

program. And in many cases, teachers and administrators are complicit in this

mistreatment rather than speaking out against it and establishing inclusive classrooms.

Related Studies

This part of research shows the different studies that supports the research about the

Significance of Enacting LGBTQIA+ Anti-discrimination law.

INTERNATIONAL

Considerations for Measuring Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Surveys of

Secondary School Students. Research Brief

According to, Clark, Caitlin M.; Kosciw, Joseph G.Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education

Network (GLSEN). To understand more about the LGBT in our society a study says that

we should also consider kids of younger ages in surveys. Lesbian, gay, bisexual,

transgender, and queer-plus (LGBTQ+) kids must be specifically identified in surveys

and data collected at the federal, state, and local levels to better understand their

experiences. To improve educational experiences and establish safe learning

environments for all students, it is essential to be able to identify LGBTQ+ youth in data,

especially in surveys and research about school climates and detrimental educational

experiences, such as bullying, harassment, discrimination, and punitive discipline.

Bullying in Secondary Schools

According to Watkins, Nancy A.; Mooney, Eric James Journal of Education Human

Resources. According to Human Rights Watch, lawmakers in the Philippines have taken

significant steps to address the issue of bullying in secondary schools. Bullying based on

sexual orientation and gender identity is prohibited, according to regulations released by

the Department of Education in 2013 and a law against it that was ratified by the

Philippine Congress. Rodrigo Duterte also loudly denounced bullying and prejudice

against LGBT individuals during the 2016 presidential campaign.

Shared Realities: Perceptions and Experiences of Gay and Lesbian School

Administrators (2022)

According to Watkins, Nancy A.; Mooney, Eric James Journal of Education Human

Resources. This article examines data on LGBTQ school leadership and highlights

variations in participants' opinions of treatment in their respective workplaces. The study

used a variety of methodologies to uncover lesbian and gay public school administrators'

perspectives and experiences of unfair treatment and discrimination in K–12 settings. 32

participants in a deliberately limited sample reported encountering various degrees of

unjust treatment or prejudice in their personal or professional lives. According to

research, educational administrators can help address and prevent unfair treatment and
discrimination that contribute to the unhappiness and weakened leadership of lesbian and

homosexual administrators working in K–12 institutions of learning.

A Qualitative Exploration of the Mental Wellbeing of Maltese LGBTQ+ University

Students and Acceptance within Family, Peers, and Social Circles (2021)

According to Sammut, Enya; Fondacaro, Daniel Vella; Camilleri, and Nigel, of the

International Journal of Emotional Education, when compared to heterosexual cisgender

teenagers, LGBTQ+ youths have been proven to have mental health concerns more

frequently. This study looked at how Maltese LGBTQ+ university students came to terms

with their sexual orientation and gender identity. It also looked at how family and social

dynamics affected this process. It also sought to shed light on how the LGBTQ+

community perceives how people interpret sexual orientation and gender identity in

society. Interviews were conducted with 17 members of an LGBTQ+ organization at the

University of Malta. The main outcome of this study revealed that anxiety or depression

was usually linked to the period of disclosure, and family acceptance may serve as a

protective factor that lowers anxiety and despair. Additionally, it appears that transgender

people experience more discrimination than gay people. To reduce LGBTQ+ stigma, this

study found that greater public knowledge is necessary. The LGBTQ+ community needs

more specialized counseling and support services. To examine the significance of healthy

family relations from a young age, more research needs to be done.

Closeness of Relationship to LGBTQ Individuals Is Associated with Increases in

Ally Identity and Behavior (2022)

The goal of the current study was to determine the relationship between LGBT ally

identity and activities and the degree of intergroup contact between heterosexual,

cisgender students and their LGBT peers. College students who identify as heterosexual,

cisgender, and who are heterosexual responded to questions about their ally identity,

knowledge, and practices. Higher LGBT ally identity and conduct measure scores

relative to students who did not have any such interactions related to close friendships

with LGBTQ people, but not coworker or acquaintance relationships. Long-term ally

relationships can help to create a safe space for LGBTQ individuals, especially students,

who may then feel more at ease coming out. With more openly LGBTQ individuals,

close friendships between LGBTQ and straight individua ls may grow, which may support

allyship.

Considerations for Measuring Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Surveys

of Secondary School Students. Research Brief

According to, Clark, Caitlin M.; Kosciw, Joseph G. Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education

Network (GLSEN). Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer-plus (LGBTQ+) kids

must be specifically identified in surveys and data collected at the federal, state, and local

levels to better understand their experiences. To improve educational experiences and

establish safe learning environments for all students, it is essential to be able to identify

LGBTQ+ youth in data, especially in surveys and research about school climates and
detrimental educational experiences, such as bullying, harassment, discrimination, and

punitive discipline. When these questions are omitted, researchers, policymakers, and

educators are unable to meet the needs of LGBTQ+ adolescents. Although there isn't a

single best item for measuring sexual orientation or gender identity across all contexts

and situations involving youth, there are crucial factors to take into account when

designing surveys that can point schools, local education agencies, state education

agencies, and others in the direction of the measures of sexual orientation and gender

identity that best suit their needs. These factors for sexual orientation and gender identity

data collecting in survey-based data collection are initially covered in this brief. The

writers talk about survey questions that inquire about respondents' own gender

identification and sexual orientation. In the second section of this summary, they offer

examples of items for determining young people's sexual orientation and gender identity.

Exploring challenges and problems faced by LGBT students in the Philippines: A

qualitative study.

According to Xijia Tang, Ak Narayan Poudel from Nuffield Centre for International

Health and Development, Leeds Institute of Health Sciences, University of Leeds, United

Kingdom. The Philippines is regarded as a gay-welcoming nation. However, it has been

claimed that LGBT people in the Philippines, particularly LGBT students, face bullying

and prejudice from their families, communities, and schools. This essay intends to

examine the activities carried out by the first LGBT student organization in the
Philippines (UP Babaylan), the significant hurdles faced by the group, issues faced by

LGBT students in the Philippines, and potential solutions to these problems. 13 members

of the 'UP Babaylan' were interviewed for this qualitative study after providing written

informed consent.

According to the study's findings, the organization has engaged in a variety of activities,

including raising awareness and educating the public, working with HIV clinics and other

groups to assist LGBT students, advocating for the passage of an anti-discrimination law,

and hosting UP Pride at the University of the Philippines. The lack of finance and a

skilled workforce, together with the government's insufficient backing, were the

organization's key obstacles. For Filipino LGBT students, the absence of legal protection,

mental health difficulties, and prejudice in various settings were major obstacles. The

religion also did not support the LGBT community and had a significant impact on

politics and education, among other areas. More public awareness-raising, education, and

activism by LGBT persons were primarily anticipated as solutions to these problems.

LOCAL

Contesting Unfreedom: To be Queer and Christian in the Philippines

According to Jayeel Cornelio & Robbin Dagle (2022). Because of orthodox religious

worldviews, queer Filipinos continue to endure various forms of discrimination, abuse,

and coercion. Their homes, schools, places of employment, and churches—spaces of

unfreedom—are where they have these experiences. How do queer Filipinos move

through these restricted areas? Based on interviews with queer young adult men who
were raised as Christians in different faiths, we respond. We contend that they are

actively challenging unfreedom through moral, theological, and aspirational justification.

We provide a case for strong religious freedom for LGBTQ+ people in our conclusion,

one that goes beyond legal arguments and acknowledges their places of unfreed

A Study on Discrimination among Lgbtq Youth of Senior High School Students at

Ettmnhs S.Y 2018-2019

According to Krista-Lyn Reyes, Rica Malasmas, and Lucita Ecot, Schools should be a

safe environment for everyone, but in the Philippines, kids who identify as lesbian, gay,

bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBTQ) have faced prejudice, and these abuses can

have serious, long-lasting effects. Unbearably high numbers of LGBTQ students

experience hostile situations at schools across the country. the vast majority of whom

frequently encounter prejudice and victimization at school as well as anti-LGBTQ

discourse. The fact that discrimination against LGBTQ people is still pervasive in our

society and other nations motivates experts to study this problem. The discrimination

experienced by senior high school LGBTQ students at Emiliano Tria Tirona Memorial

National High School was investigated in this study.

Researchers are aware that prejudice has a detrimental impact on the majority of

respondents. Being shut out of school groups at Emiliano Tria Tirona Memorial National

High School is just one aspect of this harmful effect on LGBTQ students. The majority of

the respondents felt anxious, alone, undesired, and restless every time they faced

discrimination. The respondents were also unfairly treated by the instructional staff and
felt uncomfortable in an academic setting. The majority of respondents also reported

experiencing other types of discrimination, such as being treated unfairly by classmates,

verbally or physically abused, or being excluded from family. These experiences had an

impact on the respondents' capacity to interact socially.

Conceptual Framework

This section outlines the framework utilized by the researchers to conceptualize their study.

INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT

1. Personal data of From questionnaire to To educate students

the respondents. google form and the regarding the different

1.1 Age questions providing their types of LGBTQ

1.2 Strand personal data information community, to lessen the

1.3 If part of the homophobic mindset of

LGBTQIA+ community younger peoples, and to

open the minds of each

other, to undestand more

the different classifications

of genders and to gave

them a chance to speack

and have the part in the

society that they deserve.

Problems encountered by From questionnaire to To see if the students are

the students who are part google form and the aware about the different

of the LGBTQIA+ questions about the challenges encountered by

community. different problems the LGBTQIA+

2.1 socializing encountered by the students Community in different

2.2 violence who are part of LGBTQIA+ aspects of socializing.

2.3 job opportunities Community in terms of

2.4 religious freedom (2.1)

Socializing,(2.2)violence,

(2.3) job violence, and

(2.4)religious freedom, with

the classifications of the

main problems they know

based on their opinions

3. What is the opinion of From questionnaire to To know the opinion of the

the respondents google form and the a respondents regarding the

regarding the questiin about their opinion LGBTQIA+

LGBTQIA+ community? regarding the LGBTQIA+ Community.Also to hear

Community. The opinion of the opinion of the church.

the student regarding the

LGBTQIA+ is gathered

through google form. While

the opinion of the churches

 are gathered through

transcribed interview

Figure 1. Conceptual Framework of the Study

The researchers used the INPUT-PROCESS- OUT PUT frameworkby Bas Swaen and

Tegan George. (2022).This frame work shows how the researchers gathered and get the answer

for the problems that has been listed at the chapter 1. This research is consisting of gathering the

opinions of the repondents and to see if anti-discrimination law is significant in this research.

Synthesis

LGBTQIA+ is a community group of lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgenders, queer,

intersex, asexual, and more. In our time LGBTQIA+ are not fully accepted in our society,

they experience different kinds of discrimination from different types, and groups of people

in our society. The target population of our research are students in Immaculate Conception

International, Balagtas the range ages are 15-20 years old and above.

Discrimination affects the mental health of those who experience this kind of awful

treatment in our society. So mental assistance from professionals is advisable, especially

for LGBTQIA+ but according to Shabab Abmed Mirza and Caitlin Rooney, even some

hospitals discriminate against LGBTQIA+ which leads to doctors and nurses not

prioritizing them. The reason why LGBTQIA+ people choose not to ask for consultatio ns

with hospitals is that they know that they will just receive discrimination, causing them to

keep their problems to themselves which leads to depression.

Even in finding jobs, especially in companies, LGBTQIA+ are having a right time on

passing in different jobs, because some companies are also having discrimination towards

LGBTQIA+ people. According to Scars, Brad some companies refuse to hire LGBTQIA+

because they think that they can’t fulfill their duties correctly.

According to Xijia Tang, Ak Narayan Poudel from Nuffield Centre for International

Health and Development, Leeds Institute of Health Sciences, University of Leeds, United

Kingdom. The Philippines is regarded as a gay-welcoming nation. However, it has been

claimed that LGBTQIA+ people in the Philippines, particularly LGBTQIA+ students,

face bullying and prejudice from their families, communities, and schools.

According to Edgar T, LGBTQIA+ peoples has no safe place in our society, they

experience discrimination anywhere, even in school. Students who are part of the

LGBTIA+ community get bullied by their co-students, even some teachers discriminate

against them. According to Krista-Lyn Reyes, Rica Malasmas, and Lucita Ecot, Schools

should be a safe environment for everyone, but in the Philippines, kids who identify as

lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, or asexual (LGBTQIA+) have faced

prejudice, and these abuses can have serious, long-lasting effects. The findings of the

survey on LGBTQIA+ youth discrimination indicate that LGBTQIA+ youth can be

impacted by discrimination. On the other side, comments about discrimination against

LGBTQIA+ youth revealed that most of these students experienced anxiety, loneliness,

unwelcomeness, and restlessness. The overall findings of the survey data demonstrate

that many of the students who experienced discrimination felt its impact on their identity

and mental well-being.

At some point, LGBTIA+ people’s identity crisis starts at home. They say that our family

is our home, but not all the time. According to Sammut, Enya; Fondacaro, Daniel Vella;

Camilleri, and Nigel, of the International Journal of Emotional Education, when

compared to heterosexual cisgender teenagers, LGBTQIA+ youths have been proven to

have mental health concerns more frequently. The main outcome of this study revealed

that anxiety or depression was usually linked to the period of disclosure, and family

acceptance may serve as a protective factor that lowers anxiety and despair. To reduce

LGBTQIA+ stigma, this study found that greater public knowledge is necessary. The

LGBTQIA+ community needs more specialized counseling and support services. To

examine the significance of healthy family relations from a young age, more research

needs to be done. People around them have a big influence on how confident they are in

showing themselves. According to Knepp, Michael M. of the Journal of LGBT Youth

2022. Intergroup contact between heterosexuals and lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB)

people has been linked to improved attitudes toward and understanding of the LGBT

population, according to earlier studies. Higher LGBT ally identity and conduct measure

scores relative to students who did not have any such interactions related to close

friendships with LGBTQ people, but not coworker or acquaintance relationships. Long-

term ally relationships can help to create a safe space for LGBTQ individuals, especially

students, who may then feel more at ease coming out. With more openly LGBTQ

individuals, close friendships between LGBTQ and straight individuals may grow, which

may support allyship.

To understand more about the LGBT in our society a study says that we should also

consider kids of younger ages in surveys. According to, Clark, Caitlin M.; Kosciw,
Joseph G.Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN). Lesbian, gay,

bisexual, transgender, and queer-plus (LGBTQ+) kids must be specifically identified in

surveys and data collected at the federal, state, and local levels to better understand their

experiences. To improve educational experiences and establish safe learning

environments for all students, it is essential to be able to identify LGBTQ+ youth in data,

especially in surveys and research about school climates and detrimental educational

experiences, such as bullying, harassment, discrimination, and punitive discipline.

Discrimination against LGBT people has become one of the biggest problems in our

country. The Department of Education (DepEd) created a law in 2013 called the Anti-

bullying Law to address this severe issue after lawmakers and administrators in the

Philippines identified it in 2012. Also, according to Watkins, Nancy A.; Mooney, Eric

James Journal of Education Human Resources. According to Human Rights Watch,

lawmakers in the Philippines have taken significant steps to address the issue of bullying

in secondary schools. Bullying based on sexual orientation and gender identity is

prohibited, according to regulations released by the Department of Education in 2013 and

a law against it that was ratified by the Philippine Congress. Rodrigo Duterte also loudly

denounced bullying and prejudice against LGBT individuals during the 2016 presidential

campaign.

"President Duterte has spoken out against bullying and discrimination against LGBT

people in the past, and he should do so now," added Thoreson.

According to researchers from the Nuffield Centre for International Health and

Development, Leeds Institute of Health Sciences, University of Leeds, United Kingdom.

The government should take positive action to pass the "anti-discrimination bill" that has

already been written. For additional stakeholders, such as the government, community,

and universities, several proposals were made.

But still, even though our government proposes different laws, including the SOGIE bill,

the discrimination towards LGBT people is going. According to Bruce Amoroto, Journal

of Human Rights and Peace Studies. (2016) Even though everyone is protected by social

justice and human rights provisions in the Philippines Constitution of 1987, some groups

of the population still do not have full access to these rights, and social inequality and

injustice are still pervasive in the country, particularly in the Philippines, where violence,

bigotry, and discrimination against lesbian, homosexual, bisexual, tomboys, transgender,

and queer people still exist.

But in a religious country like ours, how are the LGBT people so far? According to

Tolentino and Rienjel Mae, their study tries to present the current situation of the LGBT

community in the Philippines, with a primary focus on the government's attitude.

Considering that the Philippines is still catching up in terms of liberal beliefs and

progressive laws governing LGBT people in society, it is not surprising that the country's

media portrayal of the community has lagged behind stereotypes like comic relief for

years. Local movies and television programs have been dominated by parlor

homosexuals, sexual outcasts, and boyish attitudes. This treatment flourished because it is

what consumers want, and it somehow became commonplace, which caused the
representation to become stagnant. According to Dag Øistein EndsjøStudy of Religion,

University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway (2020). Although LGBT persons are generally

protected by several fundamental human rights, including the right to privacy, the

freedom of expression and association, and the right to be free from discrimination,

LGBT rights are frequently portrayed as incompatible with religious freedom. However,

given that religion has historically both condemned and supported various manifestations

of same-sex sexuality and transgenderism and that more and more religious individuals

and entire denominations now view LGBT equality as consistent with their beliefs, one

finds that the right to freedom of religion applies equally to LGBT individuals who live

according to their religious pro-LGBT convictions and to others with pro-LGBT beliefs

as it does to those with anti-LGBT beliefs.

CHAPTER III

METHODS OF RESEARCH

In this research, the researchers use a mixed-method approach to assess the significance of

enacting LGBT anti-discrimination law in grade 12 HUMSS students using a customized

survey questionnaire. Mixed method analysis uses qualitative as well as quantitative

information to conclude. Below is a comparison table of the two study categories.

Research Method

According to Creswell and Tashakkori (2007), this study used a mixed method design,

which combines a qualitative and quantitative approach to data collection and analysis.

Because mixed method designs can provide complete and comprehensive data to meet the

study objectives and provide answers to the research questions, mixing qualitative and
quantitative methods has recently become more frequent in research (Bryman, 2006).

There are four different sorts of mixed-method study designs, according to Teddlie and

Tashakkori (2009): triangulation, embedding, explanatory, and exploratory. The

explanatory approach, which includes first collecting quantitative data and then gathering

qualitative data, was most suitably used in this study. Using this approach, the quantitative

data were used to paint a clearer image, and the qualitative data were used to better

comprehend and explain the relevant study. The explanatory design, also known as the

sequential design, is a two-stage mixed method design, according to Creswell and Clark

(2007). The gathering and analysis of quantitative data is the first step in this approach,

which is then followed by the gathering and analysis of qualitative data. The researcher

detects specific quantitative findings in the explanatory design that require mor e

explanation.

Methods and Techniques of the Study

According to Creswell and Tashakkori (2007), this study used a mixed method design,
which combines a qualitative and quantitative approach to data collection and analysis.
Because mixed method designs can provide complete and comprehensive data to meet the
study objectives and provide answers to the research questions, mixing qualitative and
quantitative methods has recently become more frequent in research (Bryman, 2006).
There are four different sorts of mixed-method study designs, according to Teddlie and
Tashakkori (2009): triangulation, embedding, explanatory, and exploratory. The
explanatory approach, which includes first collecting quantitative data and then gathering
qualitative data, was most suitably used in this study. Using this approach, the quantitative
data were used to paint a clearer image, and the qualitative data were used to better
comprehend and explain the relevant study. The explanatory design, also known as the
sequential design, is a two-stage mixed method design, according to Creswell and Clark
(2007). The gathering and analysis of quantitative data is the first step in this approach,
which is then followed by the gathering and analysis of qualitative data. The researcher
detects specific quantitative findings in the explanatory design that require more
explanation.
Population and Sample of the Study

Students from Immaculate Conception International Education Systems, Inc.’s

Senior High School will be the subjects of the study. 152 people will be our target

respondents. 150 are from the grade 12 students of ICI Balagtas and 2 are from a member

of the church.

Sampling Procedure

The study gives every participant an equal chance of being chosen for the study via

probability sampling, which involves random selection, and allows you to make reliable

statistical inferences about the entire group. The researchers utilized basic random

sampling, in which each participant is chosen at random and has the same chance of being

chosen as the rest of the population.

Research Instrument

The survey questionnaire is the tool that the researchers utilize; it has been approved by

several instructors. The test consists of 10 questions, one of which examines the importance

of enacting anti-discrimination law in ICI Balagtas, led by HUMSS students.

Data Gathering Procedures

The researchers drafted a letter from the ICI Balagtas instructor. The consent of the

appropriate instructors was sought to make administering the survey Questionnaire easier.

A copy of the request letter was shown to the professors and instructors.

Data Processing and Statistical Treatment

This research will use descriptive and statistical methods to evaluate and interpret the
data. On a unidimensional scale respondents’ actions, attitudes, or feelings concerning a
subject. The Statistical data includes the number of the respondents and the result of the
different problems encountered by the LGBTQs in the society. Descriptive method is
used in this research to gather the opinions of the respondents regarding the LGBTQIA+
Community in our society.

CHAPTER IV

PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

The presentation, analysis, and interpretation of data gathered in this study were all
included in this chapter.
Figure No. 1
Personal Data Information of the Respondents
Figure 1.shows the average age of the respondents, ages around 16-25 years old giving
their own opinion regarding the Significance of Enacting the LGBTQIA+ Anti-
discrimination law.
The data shows that most of the respondent's age range from 17[58.7% (84)] to 18
[25.2% (36)] years old. The said age is barely at the adulting age. However, the students
gave their full opinions regarding the LGBTQIA+ Community issues.
Figure No 2.
The data also shows the respondents' strands and sections.

Figure No.3
The survey respondents were asked to indicate their sex or gender at birth. Results
showed that 52.3% (80) identified as male and 47.7% (73) identified as female.
Figure No.4
In this study, the students are asked if they are part of the LGBTQIA+ Community. The
data shows that the majority of the respondents are not part of the said community at the
rate of 78.5% (124), the second rate is students who classify themselves as Bisexual with
12.7% (20), the rest are lesbians at 4.4% (7), gays 3.8% (6), and a transgender 0.6% (1).

Figure No.5
The study data shows that the students were asked if they knew someone who was part of
the LGBTQIA+ Community. Researchers believe that to understand the issues faced by
LGBTQIA+, students must know someone who’s part of it. Based on data, respondents
51.6% (82) have a friend, 23.9% (38) have family, and 24.5% (39) have classmates who
are part of the LGBTQIA+ Community.
Figure No.6

Problems encountered by the students who are part of the LGBTQIA+

community in terms of socializing, violence, job opportunities, and religious
freedom.

This data shows the gathered opinion of the student respondents from ICI Balagtas. The
table shows that for students, discrimination 72.8% (115) is one of the major problems
encountered by the students who are part of the LGBTQIA+ Community in terms of
Socializing. Some of the respondents choose fear 10.1% (16), Inequality 13.3% (21), and
Harassment 3.8% (6) as problems encountered by the students who are part of the
LGBTQIA+ Community in terms of Socializing. The table shows that the students are
aware of the different types of socializing problems that every member of the
LGBTQIA+ Community encounters in their everyday lives. Students categorize this
problem based on their own opinion based on their own opinions, observations, and
knowledge.

Figure No.7
The table shows that the respondents believe that bullying 48.7% (77) is one of the
biggest challenges faced by students who are part of the LGBTQIA+ Community. While
the rate of discrimination 27.8% (44) is still common in schools. 15.8% (25) of the
respondents believe that improper treatment is observed in school when it comes to
treating students who are part of the LGBTQIA+ Community. Also, 7.6% (12) believe
that some of the students are having a hard time voicing out themselves regarding their
chosen identity.

Figure No.8

According to the survey results from ICI Balagtas, Inequality was identified as a
significant issue faced by LGBTQIA+ members in our society by 66.5% (105) of student
respondents. Additionally, 15.2% (24) of those surveyed noted the lack of job
opportunities as a common challenge for this community, while 14.6% (23) identified
violence and 3.8% (6) pointed to the challenge of voicing their concerns as a social
problem encountered by the LGBTQI+ Community in our society.
Opinionated DATAs
DATA No.1
Opinion of the respondents regarding the LGBTQIA+ community.
POSITIVE:
This table shows the opinion of the student respondents of ICI Balagtas regarding
the LGBTQIA+ Community. The following are based on their own beliefs.
my opinion about the member of LGBTQIA+ is we should respect, and treat them well
because they’re also people and their feelings are valid.
Respect them because they are also human beings.
In my opinion, LGBTQ+ individuals should be respected, supported, and given equal
rights as any other person. Love and attraction do not discriminate based on gender, and
everyone should have the freedom to express their identity and love whomever they
choose. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights, and it is important to create a society that
embraces diversity and inclusivity. Discrimination and stereotyping based on sexual
orientation or gender identity should be rejected, and efforts should be made to educate
and foster acceptance for LGBTQ+ individuals. Ultimately, we should strive for a world
where everyone can live authentically and love without fear or judgment.
Okay
Wala po
Be the best version of yourself
a person who always get discriminate on the other people
Hindi lahat ng iba ay parepareho ng ugali Yung iba mabubuti den Yung iba ay
masasama
We should treat them like how we treat others. We should not be unfair just because they
are part of LGBTQIA+. We should be kind and make them feel welcome to us.
A person who always get discriminate of the other people
Respect each other
okay lang
treat them like a normal people
for me, they deserve to be happy and to be a part of the society because what they feel is
valid, and will always be valid
gives equality for them
Have equal treatment for everybody
We need to show to all of them that they are part of community and treat them all equally
and not make them feel like they are not part of the community and not to be respected by
others.
As a student we should treat them right because they are also humans that have rights to
be respected and accepted by society
Need to be accept
give them some rights to prevent discrimination
LGBTQIA+ SOCIETY SHOULD HAVE EQUALITY SO THEY CAN HAVE A FREEDOM
need to accept
Do not judge the part of LGBTQIA+ because they are human too who have a feelings
like others person. LGBTQIA+ are amazing because of their stronger in comes of
bullying people who have no respect to other.
The society must see the LGBTQIA+ community a fair and equal treatment as well as
men and women.
being lgbt is not a sins that's why we need sogie in our country to respect individuals
my opinion about LGBTQIA+ in our society they are part in our daily lives we should
just not just care and accept them
gives fun and reliable
being part of LGBTQIA+ we need the respect what we deserve in this society like what
they respect the others.
respect them, don't bully them
To be fair to others and respect each member of LGBTQ either not a part of LGBTQ
respect dem
Suportahan nalang sana ang mga LGBTQIA+ kase kung sila din naman ang nasa
katayuan nila siguro di din nila gugustuhin na bastusin sila
ituloy mo lang ito, ang mahalaga ikaw ay masaya huwag mo intindihan ang sasabihin ng
iba, sila ang may problema
They should have a proper and equal treatment like other genders.
An freedom from LGBTQIA person
do what makes you happy
we need to take care so that they can bring out their true selves in different circumstances
Love is love! Embrace diversity, celebrate equality, and stand with the LGBTQ+
community. Together, we create a world where everyone can love and be their authentic
selves. 🌈
Acceptance
they deserve the equal treatment
As controversial it is, i got no problem with them in the world
Okeyy lang maging lgbt basta walang tinatapakang tao!
They don't deserve to be discriminated
Always respect
LGBTQA+ are new to our society, mostly not familiar to some elders kaya need pang
mapalawak ito para sa kaalaman ng nakararamj and to avoid discrimination
Stop discriminate other if want you to respect
LGBTQIA+ are those people who gives more light and happiness to everyone because of
their joyous and bubbly personality
Okeyy lang po di naman sila masama
Okeyy lang po
Okey lang
Still good for our society
Sa opinyon ko lang naman sana matuto sila igalang
All of us must be treated equally. :)
Personally, we are all equal so basically even lgbtq are part of the community and need
to be respected
EQUALITY AND RAISE LGBTQIA
just be yourself
Accept others who is part of lgbtqia+ you don't need to discriminate other because of
their gender. If you want others to respect you as who you are accept them and respect
them for who they are
Be friendly
be strong
For everyone we need to respect each other not just the LGBTQ but all of human being
LGBTQIA+ is equal
be strong
They are equally unique
pag patuloy lng nila respect each other
okay lang
Ulo sa taas paa sa baba, ulo sa taas para tumingala at mag pasalamat kung ano man
ang meron sila paa sa baba para mag patuloy sa mudong tinatahak nila

Okay lang.😁

we should respect them and their gender

We must understanding and respect individuals regardless of their gender identity, or
their expression.
We must understanding and respect individuals regardless of their gender identity, or
their expression.
In my opinion they deserve equality, to be treated right, to be respected and specially
have a rights to build theirselves in their own way, they are also a human who made
mistakes
For me, it is a kind of group where different genders only want our acceptance, equal
treatment of them, and as well as the respect of the people in the society. It was built to
proter I think its a society neither of us can avoid as we shouldnt be avoiding it in the
first place. as long as self expression doesnt harm anyone, its good and will be felt
normal. either u
dapat pantay pantay ang trato, at dapat may tamang respeto at disiplina
their are part of our life, we should appreciate them, they also bring me joy when i
encountered them because of their humors, they deserve all the love and peace in this
world.
need a proper learning for proper respect
Equality
Respect the lgbtqia+
Fine, as long as no force used to be in their side
U need to respect society
enjoy things be what you are as long as you respect everyone!!
they should feel free to express themselves without making them feel discriminated
My opinion about LGBTQIA is fair treatment because they also a human
for helping the oral security
LGBTQIA+ is just like us, their human. We should be more open to this
society/community. This society deserves some respect. They belong to us because their
one of us
they have rights to live with freedom and without fear of discrimination
We All Have LGBTQ Students, Whether We Know It or Not
My opinion about LGBTQ+ is we should be respectful no matter what gender we belong
to
Their still part of our society that need to respect and treat fairly like other normal
gender my opinion is kung makakaranas man sila ng bully wag nalang nila pansinin or
iwasan nalang at wagmong damdamin upang makapag focus ka sa goal mo
having fun with friend that part of LGBTQIA
idunno
Masaya silang maging kaibigan
as a student, I fully support their sexuality and their decisions that come with it, I think as
a human being it is crucial for us to express who we truly are without the fear of
harassme Gaya nag ibang tao/student kailangn rin namin makuha yung respeto na dapat
para samin kasi hindi naman kami iba tao lang rin kami.
People around the world face violence and inequality—and sometimes torture, even
execution—because of who they love, how they look, or who they are. Sexual orientation
and gender identity are integral aspects of our selves and should never lead to
discrimination or abuse. Human Rights Watch works for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and
transgender peoples' rights, and with activists representing a multiplicity of identities and
issues. We document and expose abuses based on sexual orientation and gender identity
worldwide, including torture, killing and executions, arrests under unjust laws, unequal
treatment, censorship, medical abuses, discrimination in health and jobs and housing,
domestic violence, abuses against children, and denial of family rights and recognition.
We advocate for laws and policies that will protect everyone’s dignity. We work for a
world where all people can enjoy their rights fully
my opinion about that is if you are part of LGBTQAI + keep going and keep fighting for
the freedom that u need and it is good for our society because we need a unity to have a
freedom and to do what we want
Nothing
walaaa
This group is also a part of our society, so give them a respect
it great to be part og LGBTQIA+
As a student, LGBTQIA+ community should be accepted by the society
Lgbtqia+ is very difficult in the part of teenager because there so many challenges and
discrimination
There also a human being have feelings
Hmm the LGBTQIA is a very lucky in society because he/she is very important to society
We need all respect and peace of mind
the government should approve the sogie bill
non
for me, LGBTQIA+ is good for our society because it helps a LGBTQIA+ to boost there
confidence.
Respect the lgbtq
Respect the LGBT
maging pantay pantay ng pag tingin
Accept and support the society of LGBTQIA+
Maging marespeto
Respect
Respect
Respect the part of lgbt
Respect
Normal like everyone else
They are valid
Wala nmn po masama maging part ng lgbtqia+ society
Normal like everyone else
They are valid.
Wala nmn po masama maging part ng lgbtqia+ society
peace
Okey Ing at walang masama sa pagiging part ng lgbtqia+
For me okey Ing at hindi nmn kawalan maging part ng lgbtqia
Para sakin bilang isang part ng lgbt masaya ako kase kasali ako dito
Walang masama sa pagiging part ng lgbtqia+
don't be afraid to come out of your closet and show your true self
NEGATIVE:
I do not support LGBTQIA+ because God created only two gender, that is man and
woman.
CHURCH’S OPINION
Researchers asked two churches for their opinions on the LGBTQIA+ community, as
church opinions hold sway over many people. The researchers interviewed the Iglesia
Filipina Indipendiente or the aglipyan church and a pastor from United Methodist.
The priest from aglipyan church refuse to give a statement as a individual but gives the
whole statement of the IFI church regarding the LGBTQIA+ Community. According to
the IFI Church, approved by the suprememe counsil of bishops, “ We recognize and
rejoice in the presence of the LGBTIQ+ community amongst us. We applaud their
persistent belief in God's embracing love. The judgment, intolerance and non-acceptance
have not stopped many from serving the Church, even through the priestly order. They
have enriched the life, work, and witness of the Iglesia Filipina Independiente”. “We
believe God's love is both encompassing and supreme, and that we must strive to share
the same with the world. We pray for God to make the Church a continuing testament of
his motherly love (Matthew 23:37). We, your bishops, our hands and warm embrace in
Christian friendship (John 15:13) to LGBTIQ+ persons, so they may celebrate their gifts
and calling, and fully and responsibly express themselves through the Iglesia Filipina
Independiente.”.The IFI Church clearly states that they are supporting the LGBTQIA+
Community and they support equality.

This is a transcript of the interview for a Methodist pastor.

Interviewee: Leonardo “Jun” Santos Jr.

Interviewer: Precious Nathasia Dela Cruz
Date of Interview: October 24 2023
Location of Interview: Immaculate Conception International Balagtas, San Juan Balagtas,
Colegio de Roma Building.
List of Acronyms: LS= Leonardo Santos, PDC= Precious Dela Cruz
[ Begin transcript 00:00:12:]
PDC: Name po tapos po age?
LS: hmm ako po ay… sige [laughing..] may edad na ako po ay fifty- nine (59) sa edad na
ito na.. ako po si Leonardo “JUN” Santos Jr
PDC: sir ano pong simbahan kayo kabilang at isa po ba kayong pastor?
LS: ahmm oo
PDC: Ano pong simbahan kayo kabilang?
LS: hmm akoy kabilang na member united mentodost christian assistant pastor hmm
PDC: sir may kakilala po ba kyong part ng LGBTQIA+ Community, tulad ng
kapamilya, kaibigan , katrabaho po o estudyante?
[ 00: 01:25]
LS: Kakilala lgbtq hmmm… kakilala marami pero ung ahh pagtingin ko nmn basta wala
slang tinatapakan na tao at hindi sla Gumagwa ng masama hmm specially kase meron
akong kakilala na lgbt hmm di siya nkikipag ano man relasyon sa basta ganon lang siya
wag naten silang husgahan sa kalagayan naniniwala ako hmm naniniwala siya na may
diyos kaya natatakot siya kya ganon lg ayos niya pero di siya ng dadamit ng hmm
pambabae pero ang image niya halata pero natatakot siya sa hmm magyayare sa kriya at
sa second life dhil may second life tayo kya un ung kinakatakot niya kya na niniwala ako
na di masama kung wala nmn siyng ginagawa ng masama.
PDC: sir ang pong opinyon nyo sa lgbtq community?
LS: Hmm para sakin hmm doon unang una nkikita ko sa knilang kalagayan marami na
minamaliit ung kumbaga oo discrmination sa knilang kalagayan kaya kung saakin ang
pag tingin ko sa knila ay ahhh hmmm di nmn minamaliit ko sila kung di ginagalang ko
dn sila kase un ung kanila hmm hmm ahhh kalagayan kase kumbaga sakit yan sakit na di
nagagamot hmm pero kung naniniwala sla na may diyos at naniniwala sla na hindi ung
hmmm ang tawag don hmmm mkikipag relasyon sa kapwa ay masama ay ahh naniniwala
ako na hinde dpat husgahan ganon Ing sirr hmm
[End transcript 00:02:50: \

CHAPTER V

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS,

AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The Summary of findings, Conclusion, and Recommendations were presented in this
chapter.

Summary of Findings

1. Personal data of the respondents.

1.1 Age
Based on the results of the data analysis, it can be inferred that individuals
within the age range of 16 to 25 possess a certain level of awareness
regarding the various issues faced by members of the LGBTQIA+
community in our society.
1.2 If part of LGBTQIA+ Community.
According to the findings of the data analysis, the majority of respondents,
79% or 124 people, do not identify with the LGBTQIA+ Community.
However, the survey did reveal that 12.1% (19) of respondents identify as
bisexual, 3.8% (6) as gay, 4.4% (7) as lesbian, and 0.6% (1) as transgender.
Additionally, over half of the respondents, 51.3% (81), reported having a
friend who identifies as LGBTQIA+, while 24.1% (38) have LGBTQIA+
family members, and 24.7% (39) have LGBTQIA+ classmates.
1. Problems encountered by the students who are part of the LGBTQIA+
Community.
1.1 Socializing
According to the gathered data, a significant majority of respondents,
specifically 72.6% or 114 individuals, perceive discrimination as the most
prominent challenge faced by students belonging to the LGBTQIA+
Community when it comes to socializing. On the other hand, a smaller
percentage of respondents, with 10.2% or 16 individuals opting for fear,
13.4% or 21 individuals choosing inequality, and lastly, 3.8% or 6 individuals
selecting harassment, also identified other issues.

1.2 Violence
According to the results of the data analysis, it was found that instances of
bullying or violence were predominantly experienced by students,
particularly in the school environment. A significant proportion of
respondents, comprising 48.9% (76), indicated that bullying was among the
major challenges encountered by LGBTQIA+ students in school, while 28%
(44) cited discrimination as a problem. Improper treatment was identified by
15.9% (25) of the respondents, while 7.6% (12) highlighted voicing out as a
challenge for LGBTQIA+ students.

1.3 Job Opportunities

1.4 Religious Freedom
 According to the dataset, a majority of the respondents, accounting for 66.9%
(105), concur that one of the significant challenges faced by the LGBTQIA+
community in society is inequality. In addition, 15.3% (24) of the
respondents cited lack of job opportunities as a problem. Similarly, 14% (22)
of the respondents pointed out the prevalence of violence as a critical issue,
while 3.8% (6) of the respondents identified discrimination as a challenge.
2. Students' opinions regarding the LGBTQIA+ Community.
The data shows that students care and are aware of the struggles that LGBTQIA+
encounter in our community. Most of them give complimentary words, and some
say that we should treat LGBTQIA+ equally. Such as “i think its a society
neither of us can avoid as we shouldnt be avoiding it in the first place. as long
as self expression doesnt harm anyone, its good and will be felt normal. either u
are a bitter person abt that society or u are against it thats why u do get affected
but in terms of treatment within out society, lgbtqia is still ppl's self expression.
none of us should cage ourselves just to fit in or befriend others”
One of the respondents responded negatively to the LGBTQIA+ Community.
“I do not support LGBTQIA+ because God created only two gender, that is man and
woman.”

Conclusions
This study is focused on the Significance of Enacting LGBTQIA+ Anti-discrimination
law to selected Grade 12 Students.
In conclusion, To summarize the study's findings, data was collected from every section
of Grade 12 in ICI Balagtas, with 10 students represented in each section. In today's
society, students are more informed and accepting of matters related to the LGBTQIA+
community. The students recognized that members of this community deserve to be
treated with respect and have a rightful place in our society. Equal treatment, acceptance,
and a voice for the LGBTQIA+ community are important to these students. The findings
also revealed that students were able to identify the various challenges faced by the
LGBTQIA+ community in different sectors of society where they interact.

1. Personal data of the respondents

1.1 Age
1.2 If part of the LGBTQIA+ Community
Based on the initial findings, it is evident that students at ICI Balagtas possess a strong
awareness of the various challenges faced by the LGBTQIA+ community, including
discrimination, violence, inequality, and inadequate treatment. This awareness is
consistent across age, strand, section, and gender identity differences. Among the
respondents, 78.5% (124) do not identify with the LGBTQIA+ community, yet they are
still able to accurately classify the community's challenges and needs.

2. Problems encountered by the students who are part of the LGBTQIA+

community.
2.1 socializing
2.2 violence
2.3 job opportunities
2.4 religious freedom
According to our research, it was found that 72.8% (115) of the respondents
identified discrimination as the major issue facing the LGBTQIA+ community in
terms of socializing. In the second part of the analysis, when asked about the
problems faced by LGBTQIA+ students in school, 48.7% (77) of the respondents
voted for bullying and 27.8% (44) identified discrimination as major concern.
These findings highlight the fact that students are well aware of the violence and
discrimination faced by the LGBTQIA+ community. Furthermore, 66.5% (105)
of the respondents agreed that members of the LGBTQIA+ community receive
improper treatment in our society, including being subjected to different
expectations and limited job opportunities. It is clear that the LGBTQIA+
community still faces significant challenges in being fully accepted, particularly
by certain institutions such as the church, which often impose strict gender-based
expectations.
3. Students' opinions regarding the LGBTQIA+ Community.
The primary objective of this research is to gauge the sentiments of ICI Balagtas
students towards the Anti-discrimination law for the LGBTQIA+ Community.
The study presents tangible proof that even though the students are considered
"young," they possess the ability to comprehend and make informed decisions
about the various issues faced by the LGBTQIA+ Community. The research
findings indicate that in this day and age, even the younger generation has a
contemporary outlook, which demonstrates that Filipinos are open to change, such
as the legalization of same-sex marriage and the implementation of laws for the
LGBTQIA+ Community, like the SOGIE bill.

Recommendations

This study focused on exploring the Significance of enacting anti-discrimination

law for selected Grade 12 Students. The gathered data reveals valuable insights
into enacting anti-discrimination laws in grade 12 students' opinions.

1. Personal data information of respondents such as age, strand, and section,

and if part of LGBTQIA+ Community.
Based on compelling initial findings, the respondents surveyed were primarily
between the ages of 16-25, with a majority being teenagers. Unfortunately, there
is a common misconception that youth today are unfocused and unable to make
sound decisions, resulting in their opinions being invalidated. However, this
research challenges that belief by showcasing the valuable opinions of students
from ICI Balagtas regarding the rights of the LGBTQIA+ community. The data
collected also reveals that while most respondents were not part of the LGBTQIA+
community (78.5%, or 124 individuals), they were still knowledgeable about the
discrimination and cruelty experienced by this community in our current society.
2. Problems encountered by the students who are part of the
LGBTQIA+ community in terms of socializing, violence, job
opportunities, and religious freedom.

After analyzing the research, the results indicate that 72.8% (115) of
respondents believe that discrimination is the primary issue facing the
LGBTQIA+ community in terms of socialization. There have been numerous
instances reported of LGBTQIA+ individuals experiencing discrimination in
various forms, particularly when it comes to using gender-specific restrooms.
Additionally, 48.7% (77) of respondents identified bullying as a significant
problem for LGBTQIA+ individuals in schools. As we begin our educational
journey at a young age, we also begin to discover our gender identity.
Unfortunately, in our predominantly Catholic country, many children are not
accepting of different gender classifications. Sadly, the high prevalence of
violence, both at home and in schools, is not uncommon.
3. Students' opinion regarding LGBTQIA+ Community.
Several students agree that there is current prejudice against members of the
LGBTQIA+ community based on their responses. They frequently see the
community adversely, which causes emotional damage and fosters fear in the
people who are closeted. Furthermore, it demonstrates how essential it is in
the modern world that we consider the well-being of LGBTQIA+ people. This
research highlights the need for anti-discrimination laws and the emergence
of gender-sensitive campaigns since everyone has an entitlement to a life of
peace since, as human beings, we are all one within.

4. The aim of the research is to offer guidelines for aspiring Humanities and
Social Sciences (HUMSS) researchers. This study focuses on the challenges
faced by each LGBTQIA+ individual and the importance of anti-discrimination
laws to the community as a whole. It also emphasizes the best practices for
analyzing and coming up with solutions depending on the difficulties faced by
every member of the LGBTQIA+ community. The objective is to support the
 next generation of researchers as they effectively traverse their field, make a
substantial contribution, and stay current on issues affecting the LGBTQIA+
community. By providing insights into the best practices and approaches from
experienced researchers, addressing the difficulties and barriers faced by the
LGBTQIA+ community members, this research can offer a great perspective
and help people comprehend the rights of every human being and the
significance of battling for the welfare of LGBTQIA+ community member.

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 ABOUT THE RESEARCHERS

Adriano, Ehra Dennise M. is a 17-year-old student currently in

12th grade at Immaculate Conception International Balagtas. She
graduated from Tiaong Elementary School and Tiaong National
High School. She is the current chairman of ICI Balagtas'
multimedia team, a consistent student achiever since elementar y,
and has been a campus journalist since grade 5. Her hobbies
include painting, bullet journaling, reading books, writing poems
and stories, playing badminton and basketball, playing the
kalimba and piano, crocheting, and public speaking.

Baling Jhecy Nichole is a 17-year-old student currently in 12th

grade at Immaculate Conception International Balagtas. She
previously attended Northville 6 Elementary School and Gut
Francisco Balagtas High School for Junior High School.
Throughout her schooling, she has developed excellent
communication skills, and her hobby is dancing.

Wilfred A. Cipcon, a 17-year-old 12th grader studying at

Immaculate Conception International Balagtas. He completed his
elementary education at Borol 1st Elementary School, and his
junior high school at Guiguinto National Vocational High School
(GNVHS). Apart from his academic commitments, he enjoys
singing and cooking in his free time.
Precious Nathasia Dela Cruz is a 17-year-old 12th grader at
Immaculate Conception International Balagtas. She completed her
elementary education from Borol 1st Balagtas, Bulacan and
graduated from Junior High School at Balagtas National
Agricultural High School (BNAHS). Throughout her Junior High
School years, she consistently maintained an excellent academic
record. Her hobbies includes dancing.

Espiritu Jelly Ann E is an 18-year-old 12th grader at Immacula te

Conception International Balagtas. She graduated from AFP-PNP
BATIA Bulacan Elementary School and Bunsuran National High
School for Junior High School. She has been an award-winning
student since Grade 8 in Junior High School. Her hobbies include
singing and dancing.

Mangahas, Jasper P. is a 12th-grade student at ICI Balagtas. He

completed his elementary education at Bambang Elementa r y
School (BBES) and his junior high school at Taliptip National
High School (TNHS). His hobbies include playing online games,
listening to music, and spending time with his pets.
Oraye Erica Joy is an 18-year-old 12th grader at Immacula te
Conception International Balagtas. She graduated from
elementary school at Borol 1st Balagtas, Bulacan, and junior high
school at Balagtas National Agricultural High School (BNAHS).
As a junior high school student, she consistently received honors.
Her hobbies include singing and dancing.

Sonza, Royal Vince Tanghal, is a 17-year-old grade 12 student at

Immaculate Conception International Balagtas. He graduated
from elementary school at Balagtas Central School and finis hed
his junior high school at Romeo Acuña Santos Memorial High
School. He has been a consistent honor student since elementar y
and has participated in different clubs and organizations as a
student leader. His hobby is writing literary art pieces.

Ventura, Kenneth Darwin is an 18-year-old student currently

studying in 12th grade at Immaculate Conception Internatio na l
Balagtas. He completed his junior high school education at
Guiguinto National High School and finished his elementar y
education at Guiguinto Central School. Although he is not an
achiever, he is a diligent student. His hobbies include taekwondo
and cycling.