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Ice Seguerra, Liza Diño back Padilla's bill on same-sex civil union

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MANILA – Singer-actor Ice Seguerra and his partner Liza Diño on Saturday expressed their support for Sen. Robin Padilla&#x27;s proposed measure institutionalizing civil unions of same-sex couples. Under Padilla&#x27;s bill, same-sex couples are granted rights such as civil union, adoption, and social security and insurance benefits.It penalizes &quot;any person who knowingly or willfully refuses to issue civil union licenses or certificates despite being authorized to do so.&quot;<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/04/18/22/ice-seguerra-celebrates-35-years-in-showbiz">Ice Seguerra on celebrating 35 years in showbiz: &#x27;Best feeling&#x27;</a></li></ul>In an interview with radio DZRJ on Friday, Diño said they just wanted to live a normal life like straight couples.&quot;We are citizens of this country and I think it is our right to be afforded these civil rights, very basic civil rights,&quot; she said.Diño underscored the importance of adoption rights and other social benefits in supporting the bill.&quot;Ang basic talaga sa akin, owning of property, recognizing ang aming mag-carry ng last names, adoption rights, social benefits,&quot; she said. &quot;Hirap kasi, doon mo na-realize hindi kami puwede mag-own ng properties together. &quot;So lahat ng pinag-ipunan naming dalawa nasa pangalan niya, wala sa pangalan ko.&quot;Without a law, Seguerra cannot adopt Diño&#x27;s 14-year-old daughter. &quot;They don’t see us as a family. For them, we’re just two people with a young person,&quot; Seguerra said.He also pleaded with leaders of religious groups to respect their rights.&quot;We respect the churches, we respect the different religions against us. Wala kaming magagawa doon. But please respect us also as citizens of this country na karapat-dapat kaming may karapatan na proteksiyonan ng batas sa bansang ito,&quot; he said.<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/07/11/22/padilla-says-push-for-divorce-law-to-protect-families">&#x27;Everybody deserves a second chance&#x27;: Robin Padilla defends push for divorce law</a></li></ul>The couple said they are ready to go around the country if needed to take part in discussions on the issue. &quot;More than anything we want everyone to understand and be on board with this,&quot; Seguerra said.<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/08/16/22/why-ice-seguerra-had-to-calm-netizens-after-bw-snap">‘Buhay pa ako’: Why Ice Seguerra had to calm netizens</a></li>	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/08/16/22/ice-seguerra-directs-drag-race-phs-festive-launch">Ice Seguerra directs &#x27;Drag Race PH&#x27;s&#x27; festive launch</a></li>	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/08/18/22/ice-seguerra-makes-directorial-debut-in-drag-race-ph">Ice Seguerra makes directorial debut in &#x27;Drag Race PH&#x27;</a></li></ul><div>RELATED VIDEO</div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/VotTOKnPSb8?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more News on <a href="https://www.iwanttfc.com/#!/browse/Genres/News/tag_id_genres/id_news" target="_blank">iWantTFC</a></div>

Under Padilla's bill, same-sex couples are granted rights such as civil union, adoption, and social security and insurance benefits.