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Gay dating app Grindr scorched for handling of HIV data

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 03 09:53 AM

SAN FRANCISCO - Gay dating app Grindr was under fire on Monday for sharing information about users' HIV status or locations with two companies enlisted to optimize its software. Read more »

Inter-American Court endorses same-sex marriage

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 10 07:22 AM

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights has ruled that same-sex marriage should be recognized, delivering a verdict binding on most Latin American states -- some of which still hold traditionalist views opposing such unions.   Read more »

Austria's supreme court paves way for same-sex marriage

Reuters
Posted at Dec 06 01:16 AM

VIENNA - Same-sex couples will be allowed to marry in Austria from 2019, the country's supreme court ruled on Tuesday and said a law to the contrary violated the principle of non-discrimination. Read more »

Celebrations spread after Australia backs same-sex marriage

David Millikin, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 15 10:31 PM

Revelers wrapped in rainbow colors swarmed the entertainment districts of Sydney and other cities, closing streets as the party continued late into the evening. Read more »

Australians support same-sex marriage in survey, paving way for legislation

Colin Packham and Tom Westbrook, Reuters
Updated as of Nov 15 01:36 PM

The majority of Australians support same-sex marriage, a national survey showed on Wednesday, paving the way for legislation to make the country the 26th nation to formalize the unions by the end of the year.  Read more »

Germany celebrates first gay marriages

David Courbet, Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Oct 01 02:25 PM

Germany celebrates its first gay marriages Sunday as same-sex unions become legal after decades of struggle, but campaigners say the battle for equal rights isn't over yet. Read more »

House approves LGBT rights bill on final reading

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 20 09:07 PM

The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved on third and final reading a bill that aims to protect the rights of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community.  Read more »

House approves LGBT rights bill on 2nd reading

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 13 07:29 PM

The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved on second reading a measure that aims to protect the rights of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community.  Read more »

LGBT member accepted in fastfood company but barred from office work

Patrick Quintos, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 11 01:43 AM

MANILA - A gender queer applying for an outsourced job position in Jollibee Foods Corp. (JFC) got accepted but was allegedly barred from working in the office because of their sexual orientation. Read more »

Jollibee apologizes after LGBT member cries discrimination

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 10 03:15 PM

Jollibee Foods Corp on Thursday apologized to a member of the lesbian gay, bisexual and transgender community who complained of alleged discrimination in one of its offices. Read more »

Meet Fil-Am transgender, actress, director and producer

Yong Chavez, ABS-CBN North America News Bureau
Posted at Jun 13 10:12 PM

A Filipina-American talent in Hollywood is working hard to improve onscreen representation of the transgender community. Read more »

LGBTQ community rallies against Trump

Don Tagala, ABS-CBN North America News Bureau
Posted at Feb 07 11:22 AM

NEW YORK CITY - Artist Lady Gaga’s Superbowl 51 halftime show may seem politically free, but hidden in her songs of unity and inclusion were edgy lyrics of protest just in time for the LGBTQ protests nationwide against President Donald Trump’s immigration policies in New York City. Read more »

LGBTQs, nanawagan ng agarang pagpasa ng anti-discrimination bill

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 25 09:18 PM

Walang pinipili ang pag-ibig. Ito ang pangunahing mensahe ng Metro Manila Pride March sa Luneta. Read more »

US states sue White House over transgender bathroom use

Olivia Hampton, Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 26 08:48 AM

WASHINGTON, United States – Eleven US states sued President Barack Obama's administration Wednesday over federal guidelines telling public schools to let transgender students use the bathroom of their choice, the latest twist in a bitter legal standoff with the White House. Read more »

Pia Wurtzbach, Geena Rocero honored for HIV/AIDS advocacies

Don Tagala, ABS-CBN North America News Bureau
Posted at May 20 07:09 PM

NEW YORK - Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach received an award at the Apicha Community Health Center’s benefit gala in New York for lending her voice and shining a spotlight on the medical needs of the LGBTQ community, especially for people who are living with HIV/AIDS. Read more »

Colombia court paves way for same-sex marriage

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 08 10:22 AM

BOGOTA, Colombia - Colombia took a major step towards legalizing same-sex marriage Thursday when the constitutional court voted on the matter, in a decision hailed by the gay community.   Read more »

LGBTs to Pacquiao: Tama na ang kabobohan

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 16 09:18 PM

MASAHOL PA SA HAYOP: Senatorial aspirant and boxing champ Manny Pacquiao has come under fire for his controversial comments on same-sex relationships, which he described in an interview as "worse than an animal." Read more »

Geena Rocero continues trans advocacy through digital series

ABS-CBN North America News Bureau
Posted at Nov 08 12:48 PM

NEW YORK CITY – Transgender rights activist and fashion model Geena Rocero is back in the spotlight, doing what she does best — elevating the stories of trans and gender-conforming youth through her new digital series on Logo TV. Read more »

Fil-Ams continue fight for LGBT equality at NYC Pride Parade

By Don Tagala, ABS-CBN North America News Bureau
Updated as of Jul 01 01:50 AM

NEW YORK CITY - The 2015 New York City Pride Parade turned into a huge wedding march to celebrate marriage equality. Read more »

Transgender Pinoys celebrate gay pride in LA

By Steve Angeles, ABS-CBN North America News Bureau
Updated as of Jun 16 07:56 PM

LOS ANGELES – The annual gay pride celebration is one of the most festive times of the year in Los Angeles, as the streets of West Hollywood lit up with rainbows, Ferris wheels and even a skating rink. Read more »