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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…
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…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — “Bayot! Yads! Tomboy!” For years, these have been terms branded as slurs that were used to call Cebuano queer individuals, and often insinuated to demean them. As norms evolved, queer groups and individuals…
MANILA, Philippines — In celebration of Pride Month this June, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) urged Congress to pass the antidiscrimination bill, seen as a crucial step toward a more inclusive Philippines “For the United Nations Population…
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…
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…
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…
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, 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…
(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.…
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…
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,…
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