In pre-Hispanic Philippines, social equality was prioritized among all people.
Men and women enjoyed the same rights, opportunities, and privileges. Baybaylans (healers and mediators between humans and spirits) held a high position, being one of the most influential individuals in the community. Most baybaylans were women, but some were "effeminate men" or women in nature, but not biologically female.
Lakapati (or Lakan Pati in some accounts) is a major fertility and agriculture deity by the Tagalogs. They are presented as intersex, embodying both masculine and feminine characteristics.
Similarly, the Visayan deity Makapatag-Malaon is known both as a man and woman at the same time. As Makapatag, he is powerful in strength and feared by all; as Malaon, she is gentle, understanding, and compassionate.