Embrace diversity and energize humanity 2017, para. 53c
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The Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines noted important inputs at the local municipal levels. In addition to its ground-breaking democratic Constitution of 1987 and its Magna Carta of Women, there are also various by-laws on non-discrimination. For example, Quezon City Council in the Philippines adopted an ordinance prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity and expression;
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