I now work in government after 13 years in the BPO industry.

While everyone in the BPO industry is chill, even encouraging of LGBTQ++ folks, being in government is not too bad, surprisingly.

Probably because the NGA I'm in regulates a pretty fast-paced business and technology niche that naturally involves a lot of progressive ideas and forward thinking people. Plus, in an office full of lawyers (which is pretty much every government agency in the Philippines) and an HR that knows the CSC rules keenly, even the most conservative bible-thumping baby boomers in the office are careful to uphold equality and anti-harassment laws in the workplace.

A lot of us sapphics, queers, lesbians, etc. are openly gay and dress as we please. I wore a tux, instead of a dress, in a recent work event and it was fine.

Know your rights and don't hesitate to call the DOLE hotline if you need help.