Overview

Breaking Barriers: LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion in the Philippines examines how inclusion shows up in practice within a country marked by high social visibility but limited legal protections. Drawing on employee experiences across industries, the report explores where workplace policies succeed, where they fall short, and what ultimately shapes trust, safety, and belonging on the ground.

The findings surface both momentum and tension—highlighting the opportunity for employers to move from stated commitment to lived inclusion. The report offers insight into how organizations can strengthen impact, close experience gaps, and build workplaces where LGBTQ+ employees feel protected, supported, and able to thrive.

Key Insights

• Policy presence does not equal lived inclusion: While many organizations have LGBTQ+ policies in place, gaps in understanding, communication, and enforcement continue to shape employee experience.
• ERGs and benefits signal commitment but require follow-through: Employee Resource Groups and inclusive benefits matter, yet their impact depends on leadership support, clear mandates, and consistent investment.
• Trust and belonging drive talent outcomes: Employees evaluate inclusion not by intent, but by daily signals of safety, accountability, and support—making lived culture a critical factor in attraction and retention.

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