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No more 'Harry Potter', 'Friends'? Hungary’s anti-LGBT law may target films, TV shows - broadcasters

Marton Dunai, Reuters
Posted at Jun 17 10:49 AM

BUDAPEST - The largest broadcasters in Hungary criticized a new law banning the “display and promotion of homosexuality” among under-18s as a threat to freedom of expression, and one said it could impact showings of some Harry Potter films and classic TV shows. Read more »

QC eats: This cafe proudly supports LGBTQ+ community

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 16 03:19 PM

It even has a rainbow grilled cheese sandwich. Read more »

Hungary seeks to ban 'promotion' of homosexuality in schools

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jun 11 07:30 AM

BUDAPEST - The Hungarian ruling party of right-wing Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Thursday introduced legislative amendments seeking to ban the "promotion" of homosexuality and sex changes. Read more »

LOOK: Bretman Rock joins Nike's Pride-themed campaign

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 08 05:19 PM

"Strength has no gender! It's measured from within." Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: June 4, 2021

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 05 12:19 AM

Here are the day's top stories in photos. Read more »

Israel's 'pride'

Emmanuel Dunand, AFP
Updated as of Jun 04 12:20 PM

Thousands take part in Jerusalem's Pride march under heavy security amid threat of COVID-19 and extremism. Read more »

2 Filipinos included in Variety’s Power of Pride list

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 04 05:01 AM

Among the honorees are Emmy-winning costume designer Zaldy Goco, and actor Nico Santos, known for his role as an undocumented Filipino in the series “Superstore.” Read more »

These 2 bets don’t want transgender women to join Miss PH Earth

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 03 04:06 PM

Two candidates for this year's Miss Philippines Earth disapprove of transgender women joining beauty pageants for natural-born women amid discussions on inclusivity of members of the LGBTQ+ community.  Read more »

Florida bans transgender women from school sports

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jun 02 07:36 AM

MIAMI - Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed a law prohibiting transgender women and girls from competing in girls and women's sports at public schools in his southern US state. Read more »

Senegalese rally to criminalize homosexuality

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 24 09:59 AM

DAKAR, Senegal - Several hundred protesters rallied Sunday in Dakar to demand that homosexuality be made a crime in Senegal, according to AFP journalists.    Read more »

3 suspek sa pagpatay sa trans man sa QC arestado

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 23 04:53 PM

Arestado ang 3 suspek sa pagpatay sa transgender man sa Quezon City, sabi ngayong Linggo ng pulisya. Read more »

Lego celebrates diversity with rainbow colored figurines

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 21 08:04 AM

COPENHAGEN, Denmark - Danish toy brick maker Lego unveiled a new set of rainbow-colored figurines on Thursday to celebrate the diversity of its fans and the LGBTQI+ community. Read more »

German priests defy Vatican ban by blessing same-sex unions

Enrique Anarte, Thomson Reuters Foundation
Posted at May 12 12:07 AM

Priests and dioceses all over Germany have joined the "Liebe Gewinnt" or "Love Wins" initiative, with blessings taking place this week in cities like Berlin, Munich and Cologne, home to Germany's largest archdiocese, as well as rural areas.   Read more »

Mobile Legends: Blacklist, MPL personalities defend OhMyV33nus against hate comments

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 30 09:47 PM

Top names in the local Mobile Legends: Bang Bang community hit back at homophobic comments directed against Blacklist International captain Johnmar “OhMyV33nus” Villaluna following their loss against Bren Esports last Thursday. Read more »

Arkansas bans treatment for trans youth

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 07 07:18 AM

WASHINGTON - Arkansas became the first US state to ban gender-affirming medical treatment for transgender youth Tuesday when the state legislature overrode a veto of a new law by governor Asa Hutchinson. Read more »

Support group shows Hong Kong parents struggling to accept that their children are LGBTQ

Chan Ho-him, South China Morning Post
Posted at Apr 04 08:10 AM

The group provides solace for parents who get depressed, anxious over their children’s sexuality. Many are considering sending LGBTQ kids for ‘conversion therapy’, which has been widely discredited. Read more »

Senate tackles SOGIESC-based anti-discriminatory bill in plenary

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 16 08:27 PM

Sen. Risa Hontiveros on Wednesday sponsored in plenary a bill that would penalize those who discriminate others due to their gender identity and expression, a measure that has been rejected by most lawmakers since the 11th Congress. Read more »

Katapusan ng pandemya hiling ng ilang hospital workers ngayong Pasko

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 13 09:03 PM

Hiling ng ilang nagtatrabaho sa mga ospital ngayong Pasko ang pagtatapos ng pandemya at mabuting kalusugan. Read more »

Crossing the rainbow

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 06 04:56 PM

Cyclists cross a pedestrian crossing painted with rainbow colors along Roxas Boulverad fronting the Rajah Sulayman Plaza in Malate, Manila on Sunday. 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 »