 In July 2017, the Department of Education implemented the "Gender-Responsive Basic Education Policy", which entails a review of public schools' curriculum to look at all forms of gender stereotypes, including LGBT-based.The policy also mandates the observance of gender and development related events in schools; stating that June be celebrated as Pride Month.According to the report of the ASEAN SOGIE Caucus released on November 2017 in time for the ASEAN Summit, the Philippines is shifting to "a trend to be more open and accepting of LGBT issues" as seen in the rise of cooperation and acceptance from government officials, especially in municipalities and cities nationwide such as Zamboanga City, Metro Manila, Metro Cebu, Metro Davao, Baguio City, and many more.