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Let's talk about gay penguins: Munich zoo joins Pride week

Pauline Curtet, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jul 13 01:14 PM

MUNICH, Germany - Organizers of this year's Gay Pride week in Munich have a group of rather wild partners -- penguins, giraffes and lions at the city zoo where tours are being run about same-sex love in the animal kingdom.    Read more »

Why this couple gave out free hugs to queer kids at PH Pride March

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 01 07:08 PM

Oneal and Regina Rosero were among the many attendees in last weekend’s Metro Manila Pride March at the Marikina Sports Center.  Read more »

Millions celebrate LGBTQ pride in New York amid global fight for equality

Maria Caspani and Matthew Lavietes, Reuters
Posted at Jul 01 07:23 AM

NEW YORK - Millions lined the streets of New York on Sunday to wave rainbow flags, celebrate the movement toward LGBTQ equality and renew calls for action in what organizers billed as the largest gay pride celebration in history.   Read more »

Trans advocate finds joy by living her truths

Barbie Salvador-Muhlach
Posted at Jun 30 03:29 PM

Mela Habijan has only been around for almost 24 months. But she is actually 32 years old. Read more »

#ResistTogether: Overcoming hurdles

Editorial cartoon by Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 30 02:38 PM

Politicians listen when a critical mass of their constituents get together to push for their agenda.  Read more »

Hate tries to rain on Marikina Pride parade, but love finds way to prevail

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 30 09:08 AM

Like in previous years, members of some Christian denominations on Saturday flocked to the Metro Manila Pride March to condemn LGBTQ+ lifestyle as sinful. 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 »

At Pride march, Filipino LGBTQ community, supporters gather to #ResistTogether

Erik Tenedero, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 30 03:49 AM

On Saturday, participants conveyed the message that while the Pride march celebrates expression and identity, it remains a form of protest. 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 »

Lady Gaga fires up LGBTQ rally for Stonewall anniversary

Matthew Lavietes and Jonathan Allen, Reuters
Posted at Jun 29 03:09 PM

Lady Gaga electrified thousands of revelers who gathered in New York on Friday to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the LGBTQ rights movement, exhorting the crowd to honor the past by using its "power" to extend and defend a half-century of progress. 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 »

Ilang Kapamilya stars, suportado ang selebrasyon ng Pride Month

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 28 12:41 PM

Full support ang ilang Kapamilya stars sa selebrasyon ng Pride Month. Read more »

'Binibini' queens suportado ang SOGIE Equality Bill

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 27 10:05 PM

Dismayado ang mga reyna ng Binibining Pilipinas dahil hindi pa naisasabatas ang SOGIE bill.  Read more »

On Pride Month, several SC justice hopefuls say they reject same-sex marriage

Angela Coloma, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 25 05:06 PM

MANILA - At least 5 nominees to the Supreme Court expressed their objection Tuesday to legalizing same-sex marriage in the Philippines amid the celebration of Pride Month this June.  Read more »

LGBT victory: Tarlac university lets transgender students wear dresses in grad rites

Jervis Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 18 07:05 PM

The management of Tarlac State University, in a last minute decision on Tuesday, allowed its transgender students to wear dresses in their graduation ceremony, a move that one of them dubbed as a victory for the LGBT community.  Read more »

Transgender students barred from wearing dresses in Tarlac university grad rites

Jervis Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 12 11:25 AM

School officials have barred at least 6 transgender women from wearing dresses in their upcoming graduation rites at the Tarlac State University (TSU), one of the affected students has alleged. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: June 7, 2019

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 08 01:12 AM

Here are the big stories today in photos Read more »

‘PRIDEstrian’

Jire Carreon, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 07 04:42 PM

Pedestrians cross the streets of a shopping center complex in Quezon City which is painted with the rainbow colors in solidarity and celebration of the LGBT's Pride Month this June.  Read more »

Model Sebastian Castro reveals relationship with vice mayor

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 06 12:12 PM

Model and vlogger Sebastian Castro took to social media to reveal his new relationship just in time for Pride Month.  Read more »

Fundraiser in LA celebrates Fil-Am talent during Pride Month

Albert Bataclan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 06 11:31 AM

It was a night of fashion, feathers, and flamboyance as one of the most respected Filipino-American organizations in Los Angeles hosted a unique fundraiser to try to advance the legacy of Filipino arts and culture.  Read more »