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The COMELEC based its denial on the claim that that Ang Ladlad tolerates immorality and offends religious values.

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Ang unfair po ng decision ng
COMELEC. They discriminate ANG  LADLAD by not allowing them to be in government. That's not fair because everyone has a right to express themselves to the country. Yan po ang hirap dito sa Pilipinas marami pa rin po ang hindi tanggap ang mga kabilang sa LGBTIQ.

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According to secretary of COMELEC the ladlad may posses immoral activities and rules which violate the article 201, 695 and 1306 of the civil code of the republic Philippines that referred to concepts such as “morality,” “mores, good customs,” “public morals,” and “morals”. Yes, it's true that there's a law regarding on that but the comelec should pay respect and give some opportunity to ladlad in able to prove themselves. What good and beneficial changes can ladlad bring.

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I do not agree with the decision of COMELEC, they should give the rights and consideration to the Ang Ladlad partylist than refusing their application, no one has the right to judge a person just because of their gender. There is no wrong to be part of LGBTQ+ or Ang Ladlad, I think the problem here is the Comelec mindset. They should give them the freedom to prove themselves, it is their right to stand for themselves.

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From the perspective of the political process, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people have the same interest in participating in the party system on the same basis as other political parties in similar situations. In this case, state intervention becomes a burden as well. Therefore, generally applicable laws should apply equally to LGBT people, who deserve to participate in the party list system on the same basis as other marginalized and underrepresented sectors.

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From the perspective of the political process, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people have the same interest in participating in the party system on the same basis as other political parties in similar situations. In this case, state intervention becomes a burden as well. Therefore, generally applicable laws should apply equally to LGBT people, who deserve to participate in the party list system on the same basis as other marginalized and underrepresented sectors.

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Yes, we are conservative and a catholic country, pero kung palagi nalang tayong magbabasi sa relehiyon, paano naman natin maririnig ang mga hinanaing ng mga hindi napagbibigyan.

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Always remember that we don't have the power to ruled or control everyone or every individuals life especially if they are part of LGBTQIA+. let them live on what they want hanggat wala silang tinatapakang tao and also huwag nating gamiting dahilan ang ibat ibang paniniwala dahil at the end of the day we are breathing the same air and living in the same ground

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Always remember that we don't have the power to ruled or control everyone or every individuals life especially if they are part of LGBTQIA+. let them live on what they want hanggat wala silang tinatapakang tao and also huwag nating gamiting dahilan ang ibat ibang paniniwala dahil at the end of the day we are breathing the same air and living in the same ground

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In this case, the decision is not right because the reason is "Immoral", however, when the time the Ladlad partylist does something that does not connect with the majority it resulted reasonable or horrible.

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LGBTQ+ should have the same rights as what straight people are having. Gender should not be a barrier for someone's rights.

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Ladlad po pinag lalaban lang nila yung karapatan nila at gusto lang nilang makamit yung karapatan nila as Tao lalo na pong hiwalay na ang simbahan at batas

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Ladlad po pinag lalaban lang nila yung karapatan nila at gusto lang nilang makamit yung karapatan nila as Tao lalo na pong hiwalay na ang simbahan at batas

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for me , i think the comelec decisions is not right , because we have a freedom to choose sa mga bagay na gusto natin , and regardless of the religion , im not againts with the LGBTQ because we spread love and not hate , turuan natin sila and God will mold to them  .  respect them so that they can respect them too 

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for me , i think the comelec decisions is not right , because we have a freedom to choose sa mga bagay na gusto natin , and regardless of the religion , im not againts with the LGBTQ because we spread love and not hate , turuan natin sila and God will mold to them  .  respect them so that they can respect them too 

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Everybody has the right to participate in our government regardless of sexual orientation. Aquel

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Maria Katherine Hipos
BSA - 2nd Year

I am completely devastated about the fact that Ang Ladlad got judged by the people of the law and named as "immoral" yet there has been no proof nor evidence justifying the claim. Nevertheless, people shall be disciplined enough to undergo such acts that is ought to be more of the good and indeed moral, and disregard the judgements surrounding such people involved.

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The comelec decision is wrong because they need to  recognize the individual rights of everyone.

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Mali po yung decision ng Comelec kasi di nila binigyan ng chance yung ibang tao. At the end citizens naman po yung magdedecide who to follow

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There is no law exists to discriminate any of parties about the other sexual orientation. Every group have the right to promote its agenda and give their validity in the society as a person.

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The comelec decision is not right. Because everyone has rights. The application of the law need not necessarily be based on religious principles.

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As the Philippines is a secular state the COMELEC has no right to disqualify any candidate just because of their personal beliefs.

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As the Philippines is a secular state the COMELEC has no right to disqualify any candidate just because of their personal beliefs.

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Wilbert Tan (BSIT-2) — Ang Ladlad vs. Comelec - my point of view

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Wilbert Tan (BSIT-2) — Ang Ladlad vs. Comelec - my point of view

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I disagree with the Comelec's decision to bar Ang Ladlad's eligibility of being a political party list. It already infringes on the Equal Protection and Due Process clauses of the Constitution. They should have given the Ang Ladlad the chance to air their voices. It should be noted that the Philippines is officially a secular state, despite the upbringing by the Spanish Catholics in the 16th century and the majority of the population being Catholics or Christians, and the Constitution and majority of the laws enshrine the principle of separation of church and state.

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I don't think that the COMELEC's decision is right. Their decisions is not for everyone, they did not asses the situation clearly. So the rights of the LGBTQ's is not heard. It doesn't really matter what or who runs our country. I also think that we should try to have an ability to adapt in different gender orientations.

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They need more respect to thier Lgbtq people. Because they have rights to respect not to discriminate and down their gender even they catholic country.

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The COMELEC has a reserved belief regarding the adaptation of LGBTIQ. The population of people who are members of LGBTIQ will impact the democratic government we have. Government nowadays should know what's best for the modern world including changes in people’s interests.

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The COMELEC has a reserved belief regarding the adaptation of LGBTIQ. The population of people who are members of LGBTIQ will impact the democratic government we have. Government nowadays should know what's best for the modern world including changes in people’s interests.

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I think the comelec decision are right and wrong, right dahil madaming tao padin ang hndi tanggap ang lgbtq wrong because i think they are scared of the bigchange will come if the ladlad won

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I think the complec is right lalo na po sa bansa natin na conservative at Catholic Country 

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I think the complec is right lalo na po sa bansa natin na conservative at Catholic Country 

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Because first of all respect should be given to all parties and everyone should be given right to express themselves, And it is definitely on the people on how will they respect the given authority into them. While on the other hand it is said that there is only a Man and a woman.

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I think the decision of Comelec is kinda right because they’re just thinking about the thoughts of all the people, especially since our country is a catholic country.

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Cherina Jezelle Marquez (BSBA)

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the COMELEC's decision is not right, although they based the decision on the law, still they neglect to recognize the rights of every individual.

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Comelec should allow LGBTQ+ since they also need to be heard. They may share new ideas that significantly improve the society. Bias po yung decision and not fair since most of members are catholic.