Geraldine Roman

Geraldine Roman's most significant achievement is her historic election as the first openly transgender woman to the Philippine Congress in 2016. This milestone has been celebrated internationally, earning her a place on Foreign Policy's 100 Leading Global Thinkers and Time's 13 Inspiring Women lists. Her advocacy for the SOGIE Equality Bill and her representation of the LGBT community have made her a respected figure in the fight for equal rights.