‘A Quiet Bloom’ blossoms nationwide as the first Bisaya GL full-length film

JS Bee B. Galgo 06/25/2026

A Quiet Bloom, the first Bisaya girl’s love full-length film, held its premiere night at SM Seaside City Cebu on June 20, 2026, ahead of a nationwide run in selected SM Cinemas from June 24 to June…

Not a declaration, but quiet acceptance: A coming-out story

Neil Povadora 06/04/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Not all stories of coming out begin with words; some unfold quietly over time. Ricc Doble, a 42-year-old businessman and proud gay father, never had a coming-out moment with his family and friends,…

Singer Jamie Rivera rejects claims LGBTQ people ‘will go to hell’

Jessica Ann Evangelista 04/04/2026

Jamie Rivera, known for being a Gospel singer, has spoken out against claims that LGBTQ+ individuals are destined for hell.  Rivera was asked about her stand on the claims that LGBTQ+ people are going to hell during her recent guest…

Crafted with Pride: The Artistry and Identity of Neil Felipp

Immae Lachica 06/21/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines— In celebration of Pride Month, we look into the story of a Cebuano designer whose journey in fashion is as bold and beautiful as his creations. From making clothes for his yaya—just because he…

Trump puts on leave gov’t diversity workers, calls bishop ‘nasty’

Agence France Presse 01/22/2025

WASHINGTON, United States — US President Donald Trump ordered federal employees of diversity offices to be put on paid leave by Wednesday night, and called a Washington bishop “nasty” after she asked him to “have mercy” for…

Trump decrees end of diversity programs, LGBTQ protections

Agence France Presse 01/21/2025

NEW YORK, United States – US President Donald Trump repealed numerous executive orders promoting LGBTQ equality and issued new ones decreeing only two genders and ending government diversity programs Monday, definitively breaking with what he decries as…

Can LGBTQ Filipinos adopt despite same-sex marriage ban in PH?

Pia Piquero 11/23/2024

CEBU, Philippines —Members of the LGBTQ community in the Philippines can adopt children as individuals, but legal adoption does not extend to same-sex couples due to the country’s laws prohibiting same-sex marriage. The Regional Alternative Child Care…

Misgendering incident? Jude Bacalso’s ‘restaurant drama’ sparks online outrage

Immae Lachica 07/22/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The online world was buzzing on Monday morning, July 22, 2024, over an issue circulating online involving Cebu personality Jude Bacalso. The issue has drawn attention due to Bacalso’s alleged behavior towards a…

Man jailed for ‘slapping minor’ and ‘yelling at police’

Paul Lauro 07/15/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A man, who is reportedly a member of the LGBTQ+ community, landed in jail after he was accused of “slapping the head” of a fellow LGBTQ+ member who turned out to be a…

Pride Month: 5,000 LGBTQIA+ get P5,000 cash aid from DSWD

Gabriel Pabico Lalu 06/25/2024

MANILA, Philippines—As part of Pride Month celebration, at least 5,000 members of the LGBTQIA+ community received P5,000 each in cash aid. The assistance was through the government’s social aid for low- and-middle-income earners. During a program in…

‘Pura Luka Vega’ fights for freedom to express faith

01/24/2024

Manila, Philippines—When Filipino drag queen Amadeus Fernando Pagente, also known as Pura Luka Vega, dressed up as Jesus Christ and sang the Lord’s Prayer in a Manila show, he considered it an expression of his Catholic faith. But…

LOOK: Dead man found dumped by the road in Naga, Cebu

Paul Lauro 12/30/2023

LOOK: The body of a man who was believed to be a member of the LGBTQ community, was found dumped by the roadside in Barangay Inayagan, Naga southern Cebu early Saturday, December 30. Authorities believed the victim…

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