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PH capital Manila passes ordinance on LGBTQI protection

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 29 03:40 PM

The ordinance likewise mandates establishments to build gender-neutral toilets "within 3 years" after the ordinance was passed or in 2023, and failure to do so would be a ground for non-renewal of business permits.    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 »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: June 26, 2020

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 27 03:24 AM

Here are the big stories today in photos. Read more »

Manila puts up rainbow flags on Pride Month

George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 26 08:44 PM

A worker from the Department of Engineering and Public Works of the Manila City Hall puts up rainbow flags along España Boulevard in Manila on Friday as the world celebrates Pride Month. Read more »

'Wala kaming violation': Pag-aresto sa mga aktibista sa Pride protest kinondena

Jervis Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 26 09:27 PM

Kinondena ng mga LGBT groups at mga mambabatas ang ginawa ng pulisya lalo na't lumabas sa mga video na ang mga pulis ang lumabag sa physical distancing at nagpagulo sa sitwasyon. Read more »

Angie King, BJ Pascual react to Kevin Balot's statement on trans women in pageants

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 26 04:24 PM

Two prominent personalities in the LGBTQIA community in the Philippines were asked to react to the recent statement of transgender beauty queen Kevin Balot on trans women in pageants.  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 »

Pia Wurtzbach calls for constant dialogue on LGBTQIA rights

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 26 12:36 PM

"I know we may differ in opinions today... but our constant discourse will make our tomorrow better because we understand one another better. This will also enable our broader community, especially those with differing views, to ponder on things that matter to our fellowmen."  Read more »

Virtual Pride March using Google Maps set on June 27

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 25 04:30 PM

A group consisting of employees from tech companies as well as community volunteers is set to hold a virtual Pride March this weekend.  Read more »

'We need to educate ourselves': Catriona Gray talks about being an LGBTQ ally

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 24 06:27 PM

"I can never know exactly what they're going through but what I can do is listen, and when I can, lend my voice for those who cannot raise their own." Read more »

Why Kevin Balot feels transgenders shouldn't join 'traditional' pageants

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 23 07:19 PM

Despite being a transgender beauty queen, Kevin Balot said she wants "traditional" beauty pageants to be exclusive to natural-born women.  Read more »

'No buts, no ifs': Mimiyuuuh happy that parents accepted that he's gay

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 18 08:00 PM

"Noong nag-full force na po talaga ako sa pananamit, sa aking buhok, sa aking galaw po talaga at pananalita, mas na-feel ko po talaga na tanggap nila ako." Read more »

Amid boycott calls, City of Manila to hold first Summer Pride celebration in April

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 19 09:10 PM

The local government of Manila will be holding its first Pride parade in April to show its support to the LGBTQIA+ community.   Read more »

Angkop na banyo para sa LGBT tinalakay sa Senado

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 15 08:14 PM

Nakisawsaw na rin ang ilang senador sa usapin ukol sa diskriminasyong naranasan ng isang transgender woman.    Read more »

Pride organizers hopeful Duterte gov’t can break SOGIE limbo

Jan Yumul
Updated as of Jun 30 07:35 AM

Despite President Rodrigo Duterte’s confusing rhetoric and pronouncements on issues surrounding the LGBTQIA + community, the organizers behind this year’s Pride march are hopeful the incoming 18th Congress could make history by coming out with the country’s first comprehensive anti-discrimination law. Read more »

Robredo bats for passage of bill supporting fair treatment of LGBT

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 29 08:30 PM

Vice-President Leni Robredo on Saturday pushed for the passage of the anti-discrimination bill, as she joined the LGBTQIA+ community in celebrating Pride Month. Read more »

5 ways we can be better allies to the LGBTQIA+ community

Apa Agbayani
Posted at Jun 29 02:39 PM

At a time when Pride has become commercialized and conversations around it can grow muddled, how can allies make sure what they’re doing is in service to the community? Apa Agbayani lists some informed suggestions. Read more »

Metro Manila Pride March now the oldest, largest pride demonstration in SEA

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 08 07:44 PM

MANILA - After drawing in more than 25,000 attendees last week,  the Metro Manila Pride March and Festival, which is the oldest in Southeast Asia, has become the largest pride demonstration in the region as well. Read more »