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Gay marriage legal in 28 countries

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 01 11:01 AM

The first-ever gay civil unions in Denmark 30 years ago paved the way for full same-sex marriages that are today allowed in 28 countries, even though homosexuality remains illegal in some parts of the world. Read more »

Why gay marriage petition failed to hurdle Supreme Court

Mike Navallo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 04 02:47 PM

Lawyer Jesus Falcis would have had a better chance of having his petition granted by the Supreme Court had he tried to apply for a marriage license. Read more »

Supreme Court junks same-sex marriage petition

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 03 05:36 PM

MANILA - The Supreme Court on Tuesday has dismissed a petition that seeks to allow same-sex marriage in the Philippines.   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 »

China's parliament rules out allowing same-sex marriage

Ben Blanchard, Reuters
Posted at Aug 21 03:45 PM

Limiting marriage to a relationship between a man and a woman will remain China's legal position, a parliament spokesman said on Wednesday, ruling out following neighboring Taiwan in allowing same-sex marriage, despite pressure from activists. Read more »

'I am a very religious person': SC justice hopeful rejects same-sex marriage

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 25 11:52 AM

Another candidate, International law expert Jeremy Benigno Gatdula had already expressed his objection to having same sex marriage in the Philippines. Read more »

SC justice hopeful opposes same-sex marriage

Gillan Ropero, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 21 06:18 PM

MANILA - International law expert Jeremy Benigno Gatdula, who is vying for an associate justice post in the Supreme Court, on Friday said he opposes same-sex marriage in the Philippines. Read more »

Hong Kong court favors gay couple in landmark victory for LGBT+ rights

Rina Chandran, Reuters
Posted at Jun 06 06:22 PM

Hong Kong's top court on Thursday ruled in favor of a gay civil servant fighting for spousal and tax benefits for his husband in the latest legal victory over equal rights for same-sex couples in a city where gay marriage is banned. Read more »

China seen by LGBT+ groups as years away from same-sex marriage

Michael Taylor, Reuters
Posted at May 31 07:20 AM

KUALA LUMPUR - China is at least a decade away from allowing same-sex marriages with the current priorities on introducing anti-discrimination laws, letting LGBT+ groups raise awareness without fear, and banning conversion therapy, LGBT+ campaigners said on Thursday. Read more »

China signals won't follow Taiwan in allowing same-sex marriage

Reuters
Posted at May 29 12:26 PM

BEIJING - The Chinese government signaled on Wednesday that it would not follow Taiwan's example on same-sex marriage after the first legal unions in Asia were hailed by activists as a social revolution for the region. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: May 24, 2019

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 24 10:09 PM

Here are the big stories today in photos Read more »

Taiwan's first

Sam Yeh, AFP
Updated as of May 24 01:08 PM

Taiwan's first gay couple Shane Lin (R) and Marc Yuan display a sign reading "we are married" in front of Taipei 101 tower during a wedding ceremony in Shinyi district in Taipei on Friday. Read more »

Yes or no? Congress asks Pinoys' same-sex union stand

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 22 08:45 PM

MANILA - The House of Representatives is holding an online poll on same-sex unions as a form of civil partnership in the country. Read more »

Same-sex marriage sa Pilipinas, napapanahon na ba?

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 21 05:44 PM

Nagsama-sama ang ilang millennials para pag-usapan ang mahahalagang issue ng bayan. Sang-ayon ba silang payagang magpakasal ang may parehong kasarian? #MillennialMeetup   Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: May 17, 2019

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 17 11:58 PM

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

Taiwan parliament approves same-sex marriage

Chiang Ying-ying, AP
Posted at May 17 04:09 PM

Same-sex marriage supporters carrying signs that read “Vote Can’t Be Defeated” gather outside the Legislative Yuan in Taipei, Taiwan on Friday. Read more »

Taiwan's parliament approves same-sex marriages in first for Asia

Amber Wang, Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 17 03:10 PM

Lawmakers comfortably passed a bill allowing same-sex couples to form "exclusive permanent unions" and another clause that would let them apply for a "marriage registration" with government agencies. Read more »

Multinationals see benefits in Taiwan same-sex marriage

Hugo Greenhalgh, Thomson Reuters Foundation
Posted at Apr 25 06:18 AM

LONDON - Some of the world's largest companies said on Wednesday that plans to grant equal marriage to LGBT+ couples in Taiwan - the first Asian nation to do so - would boost the country's economy. Read more »

Taiwan unveils long-awaited gay marriage bill

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Feb 21 06:38 PM

Taiwan is seen as one of the most progressive societies in Asia when it comes to gay rights, and it stages the biggest gay pride parade in Asia annually. Read more »

'Love does really win': Issa Pressman shares how she met musician girlfriend

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 24 07:07 PM

MANILA - Actress Issa Pressman recently opened up about her same-sex relationship with singer Marga Bermudez, saying she wanted to "be honest" regardless of how the public would receive news that she is bisexual. Read more »