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Taiwan may become 1st Asian country to allow same-sex marriage
The bill, which is a popular choice even with Taiwan’s new President Tsai Ing-wen, has been favored by almost three-quarters of the Taiwanese population. The post Taiwan may become 1st Asian country...
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Duterte won’t condemn same-sex couples but won’t let them marry
President Rodrigo Duterte may have toughened his stance on the legalization of same-sex marriage in the Philippines. But said on Thursday that he would want people to do what makes them happy with...
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Pride Marchers: For the mocked, for the bullied
Being gay made them a magnet for insults. Being deaf as well made them a bigger target of ridicule. The post Pride Marchers: For the mocked, for the bullied appeared first on Inquirer News.
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Escaping the ‘bubble’: LGBT tourism eyes new horizons
From gay-friendly honeymoon destinations to party escapes, tourism has long catered to LGBT travelers. But as acceptance grows, so do calls for the industry to broaden its offers, and avoid clichés....
View ArticleGay rights advocate fights for a ‘gender-fair’ city
Transgender woman Roi Galfo will not tolerate discrimination. The endless cycle of discrimination and prejudice she had experienced at work forced her to take a stand. The post Gay rights advocate...
View ArticleLGBT community cheers pope’s ‘God made you like this’ remark
Pope Francis' reported comments to a gay man that "God made you like this" have been embraced by the LGBT community as another sign of Francis' desire to make gays feel welcomed and loved in the...
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More LGBT issues loom as justices near wedding cake decision
A flood of lawsuits over LGBT rights is making its way through courts and will continue, no matter the outcome in the Supreme Court's highly anticipated decision in the case of a Colorado baker who...
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LGBT rights supporters rally at SC amid same-sex marriage debate
Members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community rallied outside the Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday amid a debate on whether or not same-sex marriage should be legalized. The post...
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SC Justices say LGBT petition on same-sex marriage may be dismissed
The lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community may lose a very interesting case for “aggressively” taking the case to the Supreme Court “without a careful preparation,” a Supreme Court...
View ArticleSame-sex marriage petitioner asking SC for ‘freedom to love’
Petitioners pushing for the legalization of same-sex marriage is fighting for their “freedom to love.” “Petitioners ask the honorable court to rule for same-sex marriage, to rule for love, for to love...
View ArticleHigh schooler who hung Bible verses against gay pride flags gets suspended
Gabby Helsinger of Ohio, U.S. received an in-school suspension after posting Bible verses in campus as a response to gay pride flags. The post High schooler who hung Bible verses against gay pride...
View ArticleTransgender student’s prom king nomination barred by school
A transgender student’s prom king nomination was barred by his high school, prompting the student body to rally behind him. The post Transgender student’s prom king nomination barred by school appeared...
View ArticleIsko Moreno promises equal treatment for LGBT in Manila
MANILA, Philippines — A more inclusive Manila that respects both macho men and the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) community. The post Isko Moreno promises equal treatment for LGBT in...
View ArticleMan buys town, renames it ‘Gay Hell’ in response to Trump admin’s ban on...
Elijah Daniel stated that purchasing and renaming the town was a response to the Trump administration’s ban on allowing U.S. embassies to put up Pride flags. The post Man buys town, renames it ‘Gay...
View ArticleStop labelling LGBT community — Cardinal Tagle
Stop enclosing the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA+) community in labels. The post Stop labelling LGBT community — Cardinal Tagle appeared first on Inquirer...
View ArticleLGBT pride parade in Amsterdam features boats as floats
Tens of thousands of spectators are lining an Amsterdam canal to watch a parade of decorated boats during the Dutch capital's LGBT pride festival. The post LGBT pride parade in Amsterdam features boats...
View ArticleLGBTIQA+? ‘Why not just Homo Sapiens? We’re all the same’ – Sotto
MANILA, Philippines — Seemingly struggling with the definition of “LGBTQIA+,” Senate President Vicente Sotto III on Wednesday suggested that they should be just called “Homo Sapiens.” During the Senate...
View ArticleCBCP calls lawmakers to consider public’s view on SOGIE bill
MANILA, Philippines — Lawmakers should also consider the sentiment of the public in drafting the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE) bill, Catholic Bishops Conference of the...
View ArticleLOOK: QC City Hall installs all-gender signs in restroom
MANILA, Philippines — The Quezon City Hall on Saturday installed gender-neutral signs in a restroom of the compound. A general services staff of Quezon City Hall places an “All Gender” sign in a...
View ArticleReligious group to Hontiveros: SOGIE bill based on ‘feelings’ not facts
MANILA, Philippines — The Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE) Equality bill is based on feelings, not facts, a religious group representative said Wednesday. During the Senate...
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