To love God and the same sex: A queer man’s testimony of faith

Kurt Romariz 06/27/2024

This was a message from Pope Francis in 2013 that controversially opened the possibility of living both a queer and Catholic life non-paradoxically. For years, members of the Catholic Church have actively detested the existence and expression…

An inside look: Exploring the discreet world of ‘Alter Twitter’

Jessa Ngojo - CDN Social Media Specialist 06/13/2024

CONTENT WARNING: This content may include explicit material deemed inappropriate for others. If you’re uncomfortable reading such things, we advise you to halt, or proceed cautiously. CONSOLACION, Cebu—There may be a good reason why members of the…

Mandaue City kicks off Pride Month celebration

Mary Rose Sagarino 06/03/2024

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — The Mandaue City Government has kicked off its month-long Pride Month celebration. On Monday morning, June 3, a pride flag raising and a Pride Month opening program were conducted at the Heritage Plaza.…

The tradition of Santacruzan and how Filipinos make it thrive today

Jessa Ngojo - CDN Social Media Specialist 05/29/2024

CONSOLACION, Cebu  — As they bid goodbye to the altar, children clutch ‘Santan’ flowers and Gumamelas in bloom and return to their respective homes from their Flores de Mayo activities. These flowers were part of the bouquet…

Transgender Catholics say new Vatican document shows no understanding of their lives

Associated Press 04/09/2024

Transgender Catholics — as well as a priest who welcomes them to his parish — expressed disappointment Monday with a new Vatican document rejecting the fundamental concept of changing one’s biological sex. In essence, it was a restatement of…

Gloc-9 gihalad ang kantang ‘Sirena’ sa iyang anak: ‘My son is gay’

CDN Digital 02/27/2024

Sa unang higayon, gi-bandera sa OPM icon ug rapper-songwriter nga si Gloc-9 nga miyembro sa LGBTQIA+ community ang iyang anak. Gi-angkon usab niya nga ang iyang kanta nga ‘Sirena’ nga narelease niadtong 2012,  iyang gihatag isip regalo…

Transgender alleges discrimination at Mandaue club

Mary Rose S. Sagarino 02/24/2024

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines – A transgender individual who was reportedly denied entry to a club during its soft opening last night, February 22nd, in Barangay Banilad, Mandaue City, intends to file a complaint letter with the Mandaue…

Canada is safest country to visit in 2024, report

Mary Villegas 01/13/2024

If you’re in the United States, the safest destination to include on your travel bucket list may not be too far away — Canada, named by a new report as the safest country to visit in 2024.…

Marcos orders creation of LGBTQIA+ special panel for empowerment

Zacarian Sarao 12/23/2023

MANILA, Philippines — An LGBTQIA+ special committee was ordered created under a presidential directive that would reconstitute the inter-agency panel on diversity and inclusion. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. issued Executive Order (EO) No. 51 on December 21…

Vice Ganda pinasalamatan ng ama ni Argus: ‘Thank you for taking care of my son and the whole batang cute-po during these times’

Therese Arceo 08/06/2023

NAGPAABOT ng kanyang pasasalamat ang ama ng isa sa mga Batang Cute-Po stars ng “It’s Showtime” na si Argus kay Unkabogable Star Vice Ganda sa gitna ng isa isyung kinasasangkutan nito. Sa gitna ng isyung kinasasangkutan ng “It’s Showtime”…

Lapu Council approves on 1st reading LGBTQIA+ anti-discrimination measure

Futch Anthony Inso 07/24/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Members of the Lapu-Lapu City Council has approved on first reading a measure that will prohibit the discrimination of Gays, Lesbians, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual People (LGBTQIA+). The draft ordinance will…

Roman to Vega on ‘Ama Namin’ drag performance: ‘Straighten up!’

Antonio Iñares - @inquirerdotnet 07/15/2023

“Umayos ka, Pura! We ask for respect, so let’s also show respect. As a Catholic, I feel offended.” (Straighten up, Pura!) These words came from Bataan first district Representative Geraldine Roman and she was addressing entertainer Pura…

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