20. The Congress enacted the “Battered Partner Law” which amended Republic Act No. 9262 or the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act. The amendatory law changed the term “women” to “partners” to make it gender neutral and to recognize husbands and boyfriends as victims of domestic violence. The amendatory law likewise included LGBTQ+ members who are victims of domestic abuse within the coverage of the law. However, several groups and activists challenged the constitutionality of the amendatory law on the ground that it blurs the substantial distinctions between men and women. As a “practice-ready” and “potentially capable” lawyer, will you support the validity of the amendatory law under the equal protection clause? Explain.