This is surprising in a majority Roman Catholic country like the Philippines. A 2014 poll found that 73% of Filipinos said that gay and lesbian people should be accepted by society-a shockingly different opinion from other nearby Asian countries with Malaysia coming in at 9% and Indonesia at 3%. The Philippines is one of the most LGBT friendly countries in Asia.
Tolerated is more of, 'We have to endure you. Content warning for colonization, transphobia, murder.
