Rainbow Rights Philippines

This Women’s Month, Rainbow Rights Philippines’ Director of Research and Policy Development, Ivan Jim Layugan, participated in critical dialogues on equity, justice, and the future of anti-violence advocacy in the Philippines and Southeast Asia.

On March 9, he delivered the keynote address at the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) for the launch of their MOOC on School-Related Gender-Based Violence (SRGBV) at the UPOU Headquarters and via Zoom. He also joined the “Youth Agency, Rights, and Political Change” panel at the 2026 International Conference on Human Rights: Youth in Asia at the University of Tokyo, Komaba Campus.

RRights remains dedicated to transforming research into a safer, more inclusive world for all. ✊💜

🚨 BREAKING NEWS: New SC Decision on LGBTQIA+ Property Rights

The Supreme Court has issued a ruling in Josef v. Ursua (G.R. 267469, Feb. 5, 2026), addressing the property relations of cohabiting same-sex couples.

Rainbow Rights Philippines acknowledges the decision, which applies Article 148 of the Family Code to LGBTQIA+ unions. While the ruling is a nod toward inclusivity, we highlight a major concern: Article 148 is reserved for "void" unions and requires strict proof of "actual contribution" to claim shared property.

We welcome the progress but we raise the question of the inferior protection provided by the classification. We continue our call on the government to uphold equality and recognize that our love is valid.