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Seven arrested in Hong Kong over high-end gay sex show ring

South China Morning Post
Posted at Dec 15 09:04 AM

Seven people in Hong Kong were arrested on Monday in connection with a job scam in which men were offered high pay to work as performers for gay pornographic videos and exclusive live shows, only to find themselves allegedly threatened with blackmail after having their pay withheld. Read more »

‘Chipipay’: Filipino private school textbook criticized for teaching insults in slang

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 10 12:41 PM

A learning material used in a private school has drawn criticism among social media users for teaching insults in gay slang to students. Read more »

What happens to some LGBTQ teens when their parents reject them

Amanda Rosa, The New York Times
Posted at Nov 11 04:11 PM

They are more likely to report experiencing homelessness, negative interactions with the police, and feelings of depression and hopelessness. Read more »

Virus forces Sydney Mardi Gras parade off the streets

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 05 01:57 PM

Sydney's Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras will go ahead next year as a seated event instead of its usual glittery street parade to protect revelers from the coronavirus pandemic. Read more »

What people say about Pope Francis' support for civil union for same-sex couples

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 24 12:48 AM

The Pope's statement on same-sex civil unions draws different interpretations from some members of the Catholic Church who claim he is misquoted by the press. Read more »

Ilang pari, eksperto may 'paglilinaw' sa pahayag ni Pope Francis sa same-sex union

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 23 08:15 PM

Kasunod ito ng pahayag ng Santo Papa na sumusuporta siya sa same-sex civil union.  Read more »

Boy Abunda welcomes Pope's support for gay civil unions

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 23 03:59 PM

Openly gay television host Boy Abunda expressed his thoughts on the controversial remark of Pope Francis, who, in the documentary "Francesco," expressed his support for gay civil unions. Read more »

Pope Francis' support for gay civil unions seen as threat to same-sex marriage

Oscar Lopez, Thomson Reuters Foundation
Posted at Oct 23 05:46 AM

MEXICO CITY - The Pope's comments in support of gay civil unions did not go far enough and could even harm the campaign for same-sex marriage, LGBT+ rights campaigners said on Thursday. Read more »

‘We are valid’: LGBT rights group spox says it’s time to legalize same-sex civil unions in PH

Josiah Antonio, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 22 06:14 PM

After the endorsement of civil unions for same sex couples by Pope Francis, the spokesperson of the LGBT rights group Bahaghari said Thursday it is time for the Philippines to pass a law for it. Read more »

Palace: Catholic lawmakers now lack 'basis' for rejecting same-sex unions backed by Pope

Jamaine Punzalan, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 22 02:45 PM

 Catholic lawmakers "no longer have a basis" for refusing to pass a civil union law for same-sex couples, after this was endorsed by Pope Francis, Malacañang said Thursday.    Read more »

Global HIV response found to neglect gay and bisexual men, trans women

Rachel Savage, Thomson Reuters Foundation
Posted at Oct 21 03:04 AM

LONDON - Funding to fight HIV among gay and bisexual men and transgender women is a fraction of what it should be, researchers said on Tuesday, with advocates blaming stigma for the shortfall. Read more »

Tokyo ward assemblyman under fire over remarks against LGBT rights

Kyodo News
Posted at Oct 06 03:55 PM

A local politician of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party has come under fire for claiming last month that his north Tokyo municipality would "cease to exist" if the rights of sexual minorities are protected by law.   Read more »

In the 70s, Manila's staging of 'The Boys in the Band' handed audiences glossaries on gayspeak

Jerome Gomez
Updated as of Oct 05 05:17 PM

While the producers only imagined attracting a gay audience, there was so much good buzz on the play that it attracted straights, and their families—forcing the production to turn down a few risque parts Read more »

Darren Espanto, muling nilinaw ang espekulasyon tungkol sa kanyang sekswalidad

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 10 03:20 PM

Muling binigyang linaw ni Darren Espanto ang espekulasyon tungkol sa kanyang sekswalidad. Read more »

With comedy bars closed, Ate Gay opens siomai business in Tondo

Leah C. Salterio
Updated as of Jul 30 12:47 PM

Instead of sulking or getting depressed with the closure of comedy bars Zirkoh and Klownz, Ate Gay channeled his efforts to another income-generating venture.   Read more »

The Tahini War: The food at the center of an Arab gay rights battle

Adam Rasgon, The New York Times
Posted at Jul 16 08:38 AM

TEL AVIV, Israel — When Julia Zaher, the owner of a company that makes some of the most popular tahini in Israel, made a donation to an Israeli gay rights group recently, she saw it as an unremarkable act. Read more »

Despite closure of Zirkoh and Klownz, these stand-up comedians still find reason to smile

Leah C. Salterio
Updated as of Jul 11 07:52 PM

Owned by comedian Allan K with businessman Lito Alejandria as general manager, Klownz and Zirkoh cited “tremendous economic, financial loss,” at the reason for the closure.  Read more »

How to be an effective LGBTQIA ally, according to these local personalities

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 07 06:22 PM

ABS-CBN News asked five local LGBTQIA personalities on how people can help them in their fight for equality.  Read more »

Gay Pride events go online to mark 50th anniversary

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jun 28 07:42 AM

Fifty years on from the first Gay Pride march, the LGBT community and their supporters took many of their events online Saturday, responding to the threat of the coronavirus pandemic.   Read more »

Robredo tells LGBTQIA+ on Pride Month: 'Push lang nang push mga besh'

Adrian Ayalin, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 26 02:58 PM

MANILA — Vice President Leni Robredo on Friday commemorated pride month by encouraging the LGBTQIA+ community to keep fighting for reforms, even during the coronavirus pandemic. Read more »