A/HRC/36/12 71. Prison congestion was being addressed through various measures, including a paralegal programme. 72. A specific law prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation was being pursued. However, there were statutes, local government ordinances and jurisprudence that addressed discrimination and hate crimes, including on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity. 73. The Kindergarten Education Act and the Enhanced Basic Education Act had led to an increase in enrolment among indigenous peoples and a decline in the dropout rate. Also, an increase in the budget for basic education reform had increased enrolment among working learners and marginalized children. 74. Latvia encouraged the Philippines to use the expertise of the special procedures and expressed concern about the rising death toll from extrajudicial executions owing to the war on drugs. 75. Lebanon welcomed the campaign against drugs, which had had positive effects on the level of crime. 76. Libya appreciated the efforts made to combat corruption, crime and illegal drug use and the determination of the Philippines to address the challenges of poverty reduction and implement policies and programmes for sustainable development. 77. Liechtenstein expressed concern at the proposal to reinstate the death penalty and at the persistence of appalling conditions of detention. 78. Lithuania acknowledged the positive steps taken to strengthen human rights standards but expressed concern about the extrajudicial killings and the intention to reinstate the death penalty. 79. Luxembourg expressed concern about the human rights situation, particularly about the extrajudicial executions within the framework of the fight against drugs and the allegations of torture of civilians. 80. Malaysia commended the Philippines for its human rights achievements and, as a fellow ASEAN member, recognized the significant role of the Philippines in the pursuit of a common human rights agenda in the region. 81. The Maldives was encouraged by the efforts to promote gender equality and recognized the efforts made by the Philippines to ensure a better quality of education. 82. Mexico hailed the political peace agreement in Mindanao, the actions to assist displaced people and the enactment of the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act. 83. Montenegro noted the efforts to protect children’s rights but regretted that a high number of children were engaged in child labour. It expressed concern at the extrajudicial killings of suspected drugs dealers. 84. Morocco commended the Philippines for initiatives to promote socioeconomic rights through poverty reduction programmes, improve access to education and promote employment, as well as for its action to combat human trafficking. 85. Mozambique noted with appreciation the implementation of the 10-point socioeconomic agenda, which had led to a drastic reduction in poverty, and commended the progress achieved on gender equality. 86. Myanmar stated that the response to the threat posed by illegal drug use should be left to the Government and took positive note of recent measures with regard to the environment. 87. Nepal welcomed the initiatives to further promote the rights to health and education and noted efforts to eliminate the worst forms of child labour, combat human trafficking and protect the rights of migrant workers. 7