Makabayan seeks probe of attacks vs transgenders (newsinfo.inquirer.net)

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MANILA, Philippines — The Makabayan bloc is seeking a congressional inquiry into the reported attacks on transgenders, including at least one homicide, as it aims to institute measures that would penalize these hate crimes.

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[-] captainlezbian@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Good, a lot of countries don't care to investigate

[-] possumparty@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 2 days ago

"attacks of transgenders" like we're some sort of fucking wild animal. not even the dignity of saying transgender people.

[-] alapakala@quokk.au 3 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

It's a localization choice※ by Kathleen de Villa.
Filipino has exact words for trans folks.

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