 COMELEC again refused Ladlad's petition to contest the 2010 elections on the grounds of "immorality".However, on 8 April 2010, the Supreme Court of the Philippines overturned COMELEC's decision and allowed Ladlad to participate in the May 2010 elections.The Philippines has been ranked one of the most gay-friendly nations in the world and is the most gay-friendly in Asia.