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LGBTQ+ travel in Philippines

Capital: ManilaFilipino, EnglishUpdated October 2026
LegalLegal status

Is Philippines LGBTQ+ friendly?

Among Asia's most accepting societies, with visible gay and trans communities and big Manila Pride in June; Catholic conservatism still shapes national law.

LGBTQ+ laws

Status
Same-sex relationships legalYes
Same-sex marriageNo
Civil unions or partnershipsNo
Legal gender changeNo
Anti-discrimination lawPartial

LGBTQ+ friendliness by place in Philippines

PlaceRating
Manila4/5 · Welcoming
Boracay4/5 · Welcoming
Palawan4/5 · Welcoming
El Nido4/5 · Welcoming
Cebu4/5 · Welcoming
Siargao4/5 · Welcoming
Coron4/5 · Welcoming
Bohol4/5 · Welcoming
Panglao4/5 · Welcoming
Makati4/5 · Welcoming
Moalboal4/5 · Welcoming
Baguio4/5 · Welcoming
La Union4/5 · Welcoming
Davao4/5 · Welcoming
Dumaguete4/5 · Welcoming
Siquijor4/5 · Welcoming
Puerto Galera4/5 · Welcoming
Malapascua4/5 · Welcoming
Port Barton4/5 · Welcoming
Tagaytay4/5 · Welcoming
Sagada4/5 · Welcoming
Banaue3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet
Vigan4/5 · Welcoming
Iloilo4/5 · Welcoming
Angeles City4/5 · Welcoming
BGC4/5 · Welcoming
Bantayan3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet

LGBTQ+ friendly by place

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