The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has assured members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQIA+) community of its willingness to listen for adoption of recommendations of policies and laws that would "protect them from stigma, discrimination and hate." The...
*By HANNAH NICOL * The Quezon City government on Saturday, June 24, launched the "Right to Care” card that will empower resident queer couples to make medical decisions for their partners. Hannah Nicol / MANILA BULLETIN Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte led the launching ceremony together with the...
Supporters attend the annual Pink Dot event in a public show of support for the LGBTQ community at Hong Lim Park in Singapore on June 24, 2023. Roslan RAHMAN / AFP SINGAPORE, Singapore -- Hundreds of people wearing pink attended Singapore's annual "Pink Dot" LGBTQ rally on Saturday, the first to be...
The United States Embassy in Manila has put in display the Progress Pride Flag in solidarity with the celebration of Pride Month this June in hopes of raising awareness about the fight for equality of the LGBTQI+ community. (Photo from the US Embassy in Manila via Facebook) In a tweet, US Ambassador...
Tha camp of Manila 6th district Rep. Bienvenido Abante Jr. has downplayed the filing of its very own measure that sought to define and protect the rights of heterosexuals. Manila 6th district Rep. Bienvenido Abante Jr. (Facebook) "While we welcome interest in HB 5717, it is our hope that attention...
A well-loved classic, "Walang Kapalit" has become a staple in karaoke bars around the country. Many thought it is just another love song until composer Rey Valera admitted it is actually a song for the LGBTQ+ community. According to the seasoned singer-songwriter, the late comedian Ike Lozada...
