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President Marcos yesterday cited the LGBTQ community’s contributions to the country’s progress as he vowed equal protection and opportunities for them.

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Former actor Alvin Aragon defended his wife and former SexBomb Girls member Izzy Trazona using Bible verses in her stance on her transgender child Sofia.

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In its ruling in the case of Josef vs Ursua, promulgated on February 5, the high court pointed out that the judiciary cannot resolve all policy concerns regarding same-sex rights, urging Congress to address the legal invisibility of homosexual relationships.

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Nic Chien admitted that he was confused about his sexuality for two years. 

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John Lapus' impassioned reaction to the polarizing statements of Ricky Reyes and Renee Salud about younger LGBTQ members. 

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Gender and Development. Mao kini ang programa sa atong gobiyerno kalabot sa mga kaigsuonan nato nga nahisakop sa LGBTQ Community.

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Social media has been abuzz lately over a post by Cebu Governor Pam Baricuatro on her personal Facebook page.

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As a judge for the "Carnival Spectacle" talent and costume competition, held annually as part of the Empress search in Consolacion, Cebu, I had the pleasure of witnessing a wide array of performances and costumes.

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The Supreme Court has ruled that a spouse's concealment of their homosexuality constitutes fraud, providing a valid basis for marriage annulment.

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The local government unit said the ordinance aims “at providing accessible, respectful and affirming healthcare services for all – regardless of gender identity or expression.”

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Former actor Alvin Aragon defended his wife and former SexBomb Girls member Izzy Trazona using Bible verses in her stance on her transgender child Sofia.

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In its ruling in the case of Josef vs Ursua, promulgated on February 5, the high court pointed out that the judiciary cannot resolve all policy concerns regarding same-sex rights, urging Congress to address the legal invisibility of homosexual relationships.

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Nic Chien admitted that he was confused about his sexuality for two years. 

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John Lapus' impassioned reaction to the polarizing statements of Ricky Reyes and Renee Salud about younger LGBTQ members. 

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Gender and Development. Mao kini ang programa sa atong gobiyerno kalabot sa mga kaigsuonan nato nga nahisakop sa LGBTQ Community.

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Social media has been abuzz lately over a post by Cebu Governor Pam Baricuatro on her personal Facebook page.

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As a judge for the "Carnival Spectacle" talent and costume competition, held annually as part of the Empress search in Consolacion, Cebu, I had the pleasure of witnessing a wide array of performances and costumes.

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The Supreme Court has ruled that a spouse's concealment of their homosexuality constitutes fraud, providing a valid basis for marriage annulment.

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The local government unit said the ordinance aims “at providing accessible, respectful and affirming healthcare services for all – regardless of gender identity or expression.”

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