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LGBTQ leaders warn of renewed hostility

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of May 04 02:52 PM

The LGBTQ community around the world is facing a wave of attacks, said leaders and activists. Read more »

Troye Sivan drops full version of 'could cry just thinkin about you'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 09 03:01 PM

Australian singer Troye Sivan on Friday dropped the full version of his new song "could cry just thinkin about you."  Read more »

He or she? Either, Vice Ganda says, in viral explanation of gender identity

Miguel Dumaual, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 02 09:29 PM

Vice Ganda does not mind being addressed with either the masculine or feminine pronoun, the comedy superstar said in a now-viral explanation of gender identity. Read more »

Detention, misgendering, sexual violence: The case of Pride 20

Jauhn Etienne Villaruel, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 30 06:52 PM

The police came and a violent dispersal ensued.  Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: June 28, 2021

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 16 03:12 PM

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

Splash for freedom: Queer Liberation March in New York

Eduardo Munoz, Reuters
Posted at Jun 28 12:15 PM

People arrive to Washington Square park as they take part in the Queer Liberation March in New York City, New York, U.S., Sunday.  Read more »

LGBTQ's 'verdict' vs 'Duterte machismo' concludes Philippines’ Pride 2021

Jauhn Etienne Villaruel, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 27 11:58 AM

The Philippines' Pride celebration this year ended with a "verdict" against the current administration's brand of "machismo." Read more »

‘TNT’ finalist Makki Lucino may bagong rendisyon ng ‘She Used To Be Mine’

Karl Cedrick Basco, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 25 04:59 PM

Hindi man pinalad na manalo sa “Tawag ng Tanghalan” sa “It’s Showtime”, nagbukas pa rin ang pinto ng oportunidad kay Makki Lucino mula Sorsogon matapos kunin ng Star Music upang gawan ng sariling bersyon ang broadway song na “She Used To Be Mine.” 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 »

Series review: ’Dark Blue Kiss’ teaches people to accept queer family members, friends

Josiah Antonio, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 28 08:58 AM

One of the “holy trinity” of Thai boys' love (BL) series has been streaming on iWant TFC since Monday and it teaches people to accept their queer family members and friends.  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 »

Sotto: SOGIE bill, malabong pumasa sa Senado

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 05 07:16 AM

Tingin ni Senate President Tito Sotto, labag sa Saligang Batas kaya hindi lulusot ang Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression (SOGIE) Equality bill.  Read more »

No 'gay gene', but study finds genetic links to sexual behavior

Kate Kelland, Reuters
Posted at Aug 31 06:12 AM

Sexual rights campaigners welcomed the study, saying it “provides even more evidence that being gay or lesbian is a natural part of human life”. Read more »

SOGIE bill gives 'special rights' to LGBTQ community, Bro. Eddie says

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 29 12:01 AM

MANILA—Several lawmakers linked to religious groups on Wednesday opposed a measure that seeks to protect members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community from discrimination.   Read more »

Sotto: SOGIE bill ‘no chance’ passing in Senate

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 22 03:17 AM

The bill seeks to protect members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community from discrimination. Read more »

Duterte backs passage of SOGIE bill

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 20 07:18 AM

MANILA (UPDATE)—President Rodrigo Duterte supports the passage of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE) Equality bill, which seeks to protect members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community from discrimination, according to Sen. Bong Go. Read more »

Hundreds march in Ilocos Norte's first Pride parade

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 02 03:35 AM

BATAC CITY, Ilocos Norte—More than 1,000 people took part in the first Pride parade in Ilocos Norte on Sunday. 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 »

Can't make it to PH Pride march? Here's how you can join online

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 29 06:02 AM

MANILA—Thousands of Filipinos are expected to turn up in Marikina City's streets on Saturday to take part in the annual Pride parade. Read more »

Pride at 50: what the LGBTQ community continues to fight for

Victor John Platon
Posted at Jun 28 04:59 PM

Half a century since Stonewall, a lot of people continue to be confused about the supposed “gay agenda.” Here’s a simple explanation.  Read more »