Geraldine Roman wins Philippine elections

Q.  Which political became the first transgender candidate to win in the Philippines election?
- Published on 11 May 16

a. Imelda Roman
b. Gerlandine Roman
c. Geraldine Roman
d. None of the above

ANSWER: Geraldine Roman
 
Geraldine Roman on May 10th has become the first transgender politician to win a congressional seat in the predominantly Catholic Philippines. After her victory in Monday's election, Roman, 49, is being seen by the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community as a source of hope in a country where Church influence means divorce, abortion and same-sex marriage are banned.

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