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Intersex Movement in the Philippines: Evolution, Milestones, and Strategic Advocacy

 

 

Intersex Movement in the Philippines: Evolution, Milestones, and Strategic Advocacy

M. Escultura
Member, Co-Founder
Intersex Philippines
September 2025

 

1.0 Introduction

Intersex is an umbrella term for a range of "natural bodily variations" in sex characteristics, which include genitals, gonads, and chromosome patterns that "do not fit typical binary notions of male or female bodies". Globally, intersex individuals represent a significant portion of the population, with estimates from the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights suggesting that they comprise up to 1.7% of the world's population, or approximately 130 million individuals. Despite their prevalence, intersex people have historically been rendered invisible by cultural norms, legal frameworks, and medical systems. The distinct challenges faced by this community, such as forced and coercive medical interventions without informed consent and a lack of legal recognition, are increasingly being addressed by human rights institutions.

In the Philippines, the organized intersex movement has emerged as a sophisticated advocacy effort, moving from a single, landmark legal victory to a multi-pronged campaign for systemic change. This report provides a comprehensive scholarly analysis of this movement, examining its foundational history, key figures, and strategic milestones. It delves into the complex socio-political and medical landscape, identifying the systemic barriers that perpetuate discrimination. Finally, the report outlines the current plans of action and offers conclusive recommendations for future advocacy, aiming to contribute to a deeper understanding of the struggle for intersex rights in the Philippines and to serve as a foundational document for further research and policy initiatives.

 

2.0 The Movement: The Cagandahan Legal Precedent

 

The modern intersex movement in the Philippines is inextricably linked to the personal journey of Jeff Cagandahan and the subsequent legal precedent he established. His case represents the pivotal moment when a private struggle with identity and discrimination was elevated to a public discourse on human rights, setting the stage for organized advocacy.

 

2.1 The Landmark Case of Republic v. Jennifer B. Cagandahan

 

The foundation of the intersex movement in the Philippines was laid in 2008 with the landmark Supreme Court ruling in the case of Republic v. Jennifer B. Cagandahan. Born and raised as Jennifer, Cagandahan was diagnosed in his early twenties with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH), a condition that caused him to develop ambiguous genitalia and secondary male characteristics despite being assigned female at birth. Faced with "embarrassment and discrimination," Cagandahan filed a petition in the Regional Trial Court in 2003 to change his name to "Jeff" and his sex from "female" to "male" on his birth certificate.

Although the Regional Trial Court granted the petition in 2005, the decision was appealed by the Office of the Solicitor General. This appeal forced the case to the Supreme Court, providing a crucial opportunity for the country's highest judicial body to address the rights of an intersex individual. On September 12, 2008, the Supreme Court affirmed the lower court's decision, making Jeff Cagandahan the first Filipino legally permitted to change his name and gender markers.

 

2.2 A New Legal Philosophy

 

The Supreme Court's ruling was notable not only for its outcome but for its groundbreaking legal philosophy. The court's opinion went beyond a simple clerical correction, acknowledging the unique biological reality of intersex individuals and centering the principle of self-determination. The court opined that "[r]espondent is the one who has to live with his intersex anatomy. To him belongs the human right to the pursuit of happiness and of health. Thus, to him should belong the primordial choice of what courses of action to take along the path of his sexual development and maturation". This decision established a powerful legal principle: where a person is biologically intersex and has reached the age of majority, their own "informed and reasonable self-identification" should be the determining factor in their legal gender classification.

 

2.3 From Personal Victory to Public Advocacy

 

The Supreme Court's verdict was not merely a personal vindication for Cagandahan; it was a catalyst for a broader movement. The victory resonated deeply with the intersex community, as it demonstrated that they were not alone and that legal recourse was possible. This newfound sense of hope and visibility transformed Cagandahan's personal mission into a collective one. He became an advocate with a "mission to help others," promoting intersex community development and creating a national organization, Intersex Philippines. The case's outcome, however, also revealed a significant legal gap. While the ruling set a powerful precedent, it was a judicial remedy specific to one individual and did not create a streamlined, administrative process for all intersex Filipinos. This distinction highlights that the personal legal victory, while monumental, was not the end of the struggle, but rather the crucial beginning of a new phase of legislative advocacy. The costly and tedious nature of court proceedings for each individual case demonstrated the critical need for a new law, a need that would directly shape the subsequent push for the Cagandahan Bill.

 

3.0 Key Pillars and Focal Persons of the Intersex Movement

 

The intersex movement in the Philippines operates through a sophisticated network of organizations and individuals, each playing a strategic role in advancing the cause. The movement's strength lies in its ability to build from the foundational legal victory to create institutional and political change.

 

3.1 The Rise of Intersex Philippines

 

At the heart of the national advocacy effort is Intersex Philippines, founded by Jeff Cagandahan as the "country's only intersex-led organization". The group's mission is to pioneer advocacy for the "equality and protection of Filipino intersex individuals". By acting as a central hub, Intersex Philippines organizes national forums, coordinates legislative lobbying, and spearheads awareness campaigns, positioning itself as the primary voice for the intersex community. The establishment of this formal organization demonstrates the movement's evolution from a decentralized struggle to a coordinated and strategic effort.

 

3.2 The Global and Regional Link: Intersex Asia

 

The Philippine movement is not an isolated phenomenon. Its efforts are significantly bolstered by its connection to the regional network, Intersex Asia, which was co-founded in 2018 with Jeff Cagandahan serving as a board member. This collaboration provides strategic support and a wider platform for advocacy. A notable recent collaboration was the joint participation of Intersex Asia and Intersex Philippines in Pride PH in 2024, marking a historic milestone as the first time local parents of intersex children joined a Pride march with advocates in Southeast Asia.

Intersex Asia's involvement is particularly crucial in addressing medical challenges. The organization has focused on the "most pressing concern" of access to life-saving medications, such as hydrocortisone and fludrocortisone, for children with conditions like CAH. Through consultation meetings with doctors, parents, and advocates, Intersex Asia and Intersex Philippines are working to build a network of support and improve access to essential healthcare resources, demonstrating the strategic importance of regional collaboration in overcoming local systemic barriers. Hiker Chiu, the Executive Director of Intersex Asia, is recognized as a pioneer in this regional movement, emphasizing an intersectional approach to advocacy.

 

3.3 Profiles of Leading Advocates and Allies

 

The movement’s progress is propelled by the dedication of several key individuals and organizations.

     Jeff Cagandahan: As the central figure, Cagandahan’s journey from a legal litigant to the co-founder and Executive Director of Intersex Philippines and a board member of Intersex Asia personifies the movement’s maturation.

     Parental Advocates: The emotional and vocal support of parents of intersex children is a vital component of the movement. Their participation, as seen in the testimony of a mother at a national advocacy launch and their presence at Pride PH, demonstrates that the fight is not just for adults but for the protection of children and the dignity of families.

     Allied Legislators and Government Bodies: The movement has secured crucial support from legislative and human rights allies. Senator Risa Hontiveros and Representative Antonio Roman III have been instrumental by refiling the Cagandahan Bill in the 20th Congress. The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has also lent its full support, commending the bill and affirming that intersex people’s right to legal recognition is "a fundamental and human right enshrined in the Constitution".

The multifaceted nature of the advocacy is a direct response to the diverse challenges faced by the community. It begins with legal and personal narratives, builds through institutional and community-based organizations, and culminates in a political push for legislative reform. This integrated approach is critical for addressing not only the legal hurdles but also the social, medical, and cultural barriers that perpetuate the marginalization of intersex Filipinos.

The following table provides a clear overview of the key organizations and their respective roles in this complex advocacy ecosystem.

Organization

Role and Function

Key Contributions

Intersex Philippines

The country's only intersex-led organization; leads national advocacy, legislative lobbying, and public campaigns.

Launched the I.N.T.E.R.S.E.X. campaign; spearheads the push for the Cagandahan Bill; serves as a central hub for the community.

Intersex Asia

A regional network that provides strategic partnership, knowledge sharing, and advocacy on life-saving medical issues.

Collaborated on Pride PH 2024; organized consultation meetings on access to medication; strengthens regional solidarity.

Commission on Human Rights (CHR)

A government ally that provides official support for intersex rights and pending legislation.

Issued statements of support for the Cagandahan Bill and the UN intersex resolution; views intersex rights as a constitutional human right.

Save the Children Philippines

An NGO partner focusing on the protection and rights of children with diverse SOGIESC.

Implements Project PRIDE to advocate for the inclusion of SOGIESC in national and local policies affecting children.

 

4.0 Milestones and Achievements in Advocacy

 

The intersex movement in the Philippines has achieved a series of significant milestones that demonstrate its strategic evolution and growing influence. These achievements reflect a progression from isolated legal victories to a comprehensive campaign for legislative and social transformation.

 

4.1 Legal and Legislative Milestones

 

The most foundational achievement remains the 2008 Supreme Court ruling in the Cagandahan case, which provided the first legal avenue for an intersex person to correct their name and sex markers. While this was a monumental victory, its limitations—the costly and tedious nature of court proceedings—prompted a strategic shift towards legislative action.

This shift materialized with the refiling of the Cagandahan Bill in the 20th Congress by Senator Risa Hontiveros and Representative Antonio Roman III. The bill, also known as

The Cagandahan Law, aims to streamline the process for intersex people to change their sex and name on the civil register without a judicial order. Its passage would provide a practical, administrative remedy, thereby translating the legal precedent from a single case into a broadly accessible right.

 

4.2 Public Visibility and Awareness Campaigns

 

The movement has understood that legal change is difficult to achieve without public support and visibility. In response, Intersex Philippines launched a national advocacy movement under the banner I.N.T.E.R.S.E.X.: Informing the Nation, Transforming Engagement, and Raising Support for Equality and eXistence. The campaign’s four pillars—digital storytelling, legislative lobbying, media training, and national forums—are designed to shift institutions and change public perception.

A powerful display of this growing visibility was the historic participation of Intersex Philippines and Intersex Asia in Pride PH in 2024. The march, which included local intersex adults and parents of intersex children, was a landmark event that brought the specific issues of the intersex community to a broader audience and helped solidify partnerships with other advocacy groups. These public campaigns and forums, such as the 1st Philippines National Intersex Forum organized in 2019, serve to build solidarity and provide a platform for personal stories to be heard.

 

4.3 International Alignment

 

The Philippines' intersex movement has also gained momentum by aligning with international human rights standards. The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has publicly welcomed the landmark 2024 resolution by the UN Human Rights Council that calls on member states to implement reforms to enhance intersex visibility and combat harmful practices.The CHR views this UN resolution as a powerful tool that will "bolster the Philippines' efforts towards ensuring that an extensive and unified strategy across the country will take place in protecting and promoting the rights of the intersex people". This international support provides the national movement with significant authority and a framework for its legislative goals.

The following table presents a chronological overview of these key milestones, illustrating the movement's strategic progression.

 

Year

Milestone

Significance

2003

Jeff Cagandahan files a petition to change his name and sex markers.

Marks the beginning of a personal legal battle that would become a national precedent.

2008

The Supreme Court grants the petition in Republic v. Jennifer B. Cagandahan.

Establishes the first legal precedent for an intersex person to change their name and sex markers, grounding the movement in a human rights framework.

2018

Jeff Cagandahan co-founds Intersex Asia.

Expands the movement's influence to a regional level, fostering collaboration and strategic partnerships.

2019

The 1st Philippines National Intersex Forum is organized.

Creates a national platform for community-building and organized advocacy.

2024 (March/June)

UN Human Rights Council passes a landmark resolution on intersex rights, which the CHR commends.

Aligns the national movement with global human rights standards, providing political leverage.

2024 (June)

Intersex Philippines and Intersex Asia participate in Pride PH for the first time.

A historic display of public visibility, highlighting the unique struggles of the intersex community within the broader LGBTQIA+ movement.

2025 (August)

The I.N.T.E.R.S.E.X. campaign is launched, and the Cagandahan Bill is refiled in the 20th Congress.

The culmination of advocacy efforts, explicitly linking visibility to a push for concrete legal and policy change.

The movement's strategic progression from personal visibility to a push for collective policy reform is a powerful narrative. The campaign's pillars—digital storytelling to humanize the issue, media training to control the narrative, and legislative lobbying to translate visibility into law—are a clear and sophisticated blueprint for this process. This approach reflects a deep understanding that societal acceptance and legal protection must advance in tandem to achieve lasting change.

 

5.0 The Socio-Political and Medical Landscape

 

While the intersex movement in the Philippines has made significant progress, it continues to face substantial legislative, medical, and societal barriers. A comprehensive understanding of these challenges is essential for developing effective future advocacy strategies.

 

5.1 Legal Gaps and Challenges

 

Despite the landmark 2008 Supreme Court ruling, the Philippines' legal system remains fundamentally binary, which "excludes intersex individuals and creates significant discriminatory challenges". The Clerical Error Law (RA 9048) broadly prohibits changes to sex on birth certificates without a judicial order, creating a significant bureaucratic and financial hurdle for intersex people who wish to legally align their documents with their identity. This is precisely the reason the Cagandahan Bill is so critical; it aims to provide an administrative, non-judicial remedy that would bypass this expensive and time-consuming process.

 

5.2 Healthcare and Systemic Barriers

 

The most urgent issues for the intersex community are found in the healthcare system. There are only two hospitals in the entire country that can provide specialized intersex diagnoses, and the associated costs are "far beyond the reach of ordinary families". Furthermore, a significant concern is the unavailability or unaffordability of essential, life-saving medications, such as hydrocortisone and fludrocortisone, for intersex children with conditions like CAH. Without these medicines, children can suffer from "severe health crises, including adrenal insufficiency and life-threatening salt-wasting crises".  These medical challenges underscore the movement's call for strengthening existing laws, such as the Rare Diseases Act and the Universal Health Care Law, to explicitly include intersex conditions and ensure accessible, affordable care.

 

5.3 Societal Stigma and Discrimination

 

A major systemic barrier to progress is the profound invisibility of intersex people in national data and public discourse. A lack of reliable national statistics on the intersex population renders them "invisible in statistics, in policy, and too often, in compassion". Without data-driven evidence of their population size and the specific challenges they face, it becomes difficult for advocates to make a compelling case for policy change to legislators and government agencies. The movement's use of digital storytelling is a direct response to this data void, using lived experiences to create a human face for the statistics that don't exist and to build public and institutional empathy.

The broader LGBTQIA+ community, which includes intersex individuals, also faces significant social stressors, including bullying, harassment, and discrimination, which contribute to high rates of anxiety, depression, and self-harm. This reinforces the need for "accessible, LGBTQ+-affirming health care and community services," as recommended by research from The Trevor Project, and for increased policy development to protect marginalized subgroups.

The following table clarifies the distinct roles of the various legal frameworks and proposed legislation that impact the intersex community.

 

Legal/Legislative Framework

Description

Significance to the Intersex Movement

Republic v. Cagandahan Supreme Court Ruling (2008)

A judicial decision granting a single intersex individual the right to change their name and sex markers.

Serves as the legal precedent and philosophical foundation for the movement's advocacy for self-determination.

The Clerical Error Law (RA 9048)

A law that broadly requires a judicial order to change a person's sex on a birth certificate.

Represents a major legal and financial barrier that the movement seeks to bypass through new legislation.

The Cagandahan Law / SB No. 2626

A proposed bill that would authorize administrative, non-judicial changes to name and sex markers for intersex people.

The primary legislative target of the movement, designed to make the legal process for document changes accessible and affordable.

The SOGIESC Equality Act

A broader anti-discrimination bill that includes "sex characteristics" as a protected ground.

Provides a potential avenue for general anti-discrimination protections, but may not address the specific legal and medical needs of the intersex community.

The Rare Diseases Act & Universal Health Care Law

Existing laws that the Cagandahan Bill aims to strengthen to include intersex-related health complications.

Represents a strategic approach to integrate intersex health concerns into existing public health frameworks.

 

6.0 Strategic Plans and Recommendations for Enhanced Advocacy

 

The Philippine intersex movement is at a critical juncture where visibility must be effectively leveraged to achieve tangible policy and social change. The movement has a clear plan of action, and further strategic enhancements are necessary to overcome the remaining barriers.

 

6.1 Current Plans of Action

 

The national advocacy movement launched by Intersex Philippines, known as I.N.T.E.R.S.E.X., is built on four core pillars that guide current and future efforts :

     Digital Storytelling Campaign: To combat the invisibility of intersex lives by sharing personal stories and humanizing the issue.

     Legislative Lobbying: To actively work with legislators to fast-track the passage of the Cagandahan Bill and other key legislation.

     Media Training: To ensure that journalists report on intersex issues with accuracy, sensitivity, and respect, thereby combating sensationalism and harmful narratives.

     National Forums and Awareness Caravans: To build solidarity among the community and allies and to bring about institutional and public paradigm shifts.

The movement's immediate legislative priority remains the Cagandahan Bill, which has already been filed in both the House of Representatives and the Senate by allied legislators.

 

6.2 Recommendations for Deeper Strengthening

 

To further enhance the effectiveness of the movement, the following recommendations are proposed, drawing from the analysis of existing gaps and challenges:

     Legislative Advocacy: The movement must continue to prioritize the passage of the Cagandahan Bill, as it offers a specific and accessible remedy for legal recognition that is not fully addressed by broader anti-discrimination bills like the SOGIESC Equality Act. Simultaneously, advocates should ensure that any pending SOGIESC legislation includes robust and explicit protections for "sex characteristics" to prevent intersex issues from being subsumed or overlooked.

     Institutional Collaboration: The movement should forge stronger, formalized partnerships with academic institutions, government health agencies, and medical associations, such as the Philippine Professional Association for Transgender Health. This collaboration is crucial for conducting a national population survey of intersex individuals, which would provide the data-driven evidence needed to influence public health policy and resource allocation.

     Community Empowerment: To address the severe mental health challenges faced by intersex and other LGBTQ+ youth, there should be a focused effort on building and funding accessible, community-based support services and clinics. Educating parents, caregivers, and medical professionals on intersex-affirming care is also a critical step toward creating supportive environments from birth. 

     Legal Protections for Minors: While the Cagandahan Bill focuses on legal recognition for adults, the movement should also advocate for legislation that prohibits medically unnecessary "normalizing" surgeries on intersex children without their informed consent. This aligns with a global consensus from human rights bodies and addresses one of the most severe human rights violations against the community.

 

7.0 Conclusion

 

The intersex movement in the Philippines represents a powerful and sophisticated advocacy effort that has matured significantly since its inception. Built on the foundational legal precedent of the Republic v. Cagandahan Supreme Court ruling, the movement has strategically transformed a single victory into a collective mission for rights and recognition. By establishing organizations like Intersex Philippines and Intersex Asia and engaging in a multi-pronged campaign that includes legal, political, and public advocacy, the movement has succeeded in bringing a once-invisible population to the forefront of national discourse.

Despite these achievements, significant systemic barriers remain, most notably the legal system's binary framework, the prohibitive cost and scarcity of specialized healthcare, and the lack of national data that continues to render intersex lives invisible. The path forward requires a continued and concerted effort to address these challenges. By prioritizing the passage of the Cagandahan Bill, forging stronger partnerships with key institutions, and demanding legal protections for bodily autonomy from birth, the movement can build on its past successes to ensure a more just and equitable future. The ultimate goal is to create a Philippines where all citizens, regardless of their sex characteristics, are guaranteed dignity, protection, and equal opportunities.

 

8.0 References

 

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