Oliva won’t pursue case against man who violated LGBT Code of Mandaue City

Mary Rose Sagarino 08/02/2023

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines—Mandaue City Treasurer Lawyer Regal Oliva has decided not to pursue the cases she filed against Roch Dungog, who posted “derogatory remarks” about the city’s pride flag last June during the city’s celebration of pride…

LGBTQ+ Council of Mandaue to sue man who posted ‘derogatory remarks’ about pride flag

Mary Rose Sagarino 06/30/2023

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The LGBT+ Council in Mandaue City is planning to file a case against a man who posted “derogatory remarks” regarding the city’s pride flag. Lawyer Regal Oliva, the city treasurer said that they…

Pride Month and the campaign for the passage of SOGIESC Equality Bill

ATTY. DENNIS GORECHO 06/27/2023

I first saw the film “Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros” in 2005 when it premiered at the First  Cinemalaya Film Festival of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP). Set in the slums of Manila, the coming-of-age…

Lawyer Magdalena Lepiten: A proud member of the LGBTQIA++ community

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 06/19/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — She was already 40 years old when she decided to officially ‘come out’ and admit that she was gay. Lawyer Magdalena Lepiten, 61, said it took years for her to make the decision…

Cebu City Hall of Justice celebrates Pride Month 2023

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 06/19/2023

  CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Hall of Justice took part in the Pride Month celebration on Monday, June 19, 2023, carrying the theme: “Pride is love” at the Qimonda Building in North Reclamation Area…

Priest on Church stand on LGBTQ community: They are still children of God

Wenilyn Sabalo 06/19/2023

(Second of two parts) CEBU CITY, Philippines — Coming out takes courage and time. So said, Luis Gerunda, who acknowledged that coming out of the closet as part of the LGBTQIA+ family took him courage and time.…

Being a Transwoman: Transitioning is ‘bravery’

Vhenna Marie Mantilla 06/17/2023

CEBU City, Philippines– In a world where personal journeys are as unique as the individuals who embark upon them, there are stories that defy convention, inspiring us to challenge societal norms and embrace love in all its…

EXCLUSIVE: Kaladkaren sa mga magulang na hindi tanggap ang anak na LGBT member: ‘It needs time, understanding…’

Pauline del Rosario 06/11/2023

KASABAY ng pagdiriwang ng Pride Month, nagbigay ng opinyon ang TV host-comedienne na si Kaladkaren o Jervi Li sa totoong buhay pagdating sa mga magulang na hindi tanggap ang mga anak na miyembro ng LGBTQIA+ community. Para kay Kaladkaren,…

Thai PM frontrunner attends Pride parade, promising same-sex marriage, gender identity rights

Reuters 06/05/2023

BANGKOK—The frontrunner to be Thailand’s next prime minister joined a Pride parade in Bangkok on Sunday, promising to pass a law that would allow same-sex marriage and gender identity rights if he becomes premier. Thousands of LGBTQ+…

FACES OF CEBU: Jev and Sherwin Sulla, LGBQTIA+ couple

Doris Mondragon - Social Media Specialist 06/11/2022

CEBU, Philippines—A long distance relationship (LDR) is difficult for any couple. But it is not impossible. This was proven by Cebuano gay couple Jev Parilla and Sherwin Sulla, who both conquered the common notion about LDR setups. “I…

Mandaue’s Pride March returns on June 26 after 2-year absence

Mary Rose Sagarino 06/10/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — Mandaue City will again conduct a Pride March as part of its celebration of Pride Month. The highly anticipated Pride March will make its comeback on June 26 at the Mandaue City Heritage…

Fuschia Ravena: ‘I will use my voice to spread the message of love’

Immae Lachica 06/04/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Celebrate pride. Celebrate life. Celebrate love.  As we celebrate Pride Month this June, Miss International Queen Philippines 2022 Fuschia Ravena said that no one should be left behind. Ravena said that everyone should be…

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