As the Philippines considers itself as an LGBTIQ+ accepting country, the LGBTIQ+ sector, particularly young individuals in schools, strongly feel the insufficiency of responses that ensure the respect, protection, and fulfillment of their rights. This paper, then, aims to provide initial insight on the viewpoints and experiences of LGBTIQ+ learners in the Philippines to support programs and initiatives aimed at building inclusive and safe environments for LGBTIQ+ learners in the Philippines. This study will also validate how discrimination and violence negatively impact the aforementioned, consequently hindering them from exercising their academic freedom and maximizing social spaces.

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