The Manila Times

Transgende­r lawmaker to join Armed Forces

- LLANESCA T. PANTI

become a member of the House military as a reservist.

- sion because of the new policy of the military welcoming Lesbians, Gays,

- drigo Duterte, AFP chief Eduardo - edented move.

“To show my strong support for Duterte, I will be applying to be in a statement.

“This will complement their appreciati­on for the LGBT com- munity for they will see that we can exemplify the same sense of discipline, the same military profession­alism, and the same love of country that the current men

“I admire the President for being very tough on illegal drugs and crime but also having a soft heart for poor people and the marginaliz­ed sectors of society,

“I will be encouragin­g the youth to join and promote our nation’s them for our country’s defense and

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