ORANI, Bataan: Geraldine Roman blows kisses to curious crowds and serenades them with a love song as she proudly campaigns to be the first transgender lawmaker in the mainly Catholic Philippines.

The 49-year-old member of a powerful political family has a strong chance to win a seat in the House of Representatives, in what would be a remarkable breakthrough for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community.

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