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- NewsMakers
Compulsory sex-marking as a threat to personal autonomy
Internalization of homophobia, transphobia may undermine mental health benefits of religiosity or spirituality for LGBTQIA+ people
Pride Stride Run 2026 slated on June 28
‘Misis: Ang Vavaihang Musical’ transforms pop music, lived experience into space for dialogue on gender, identity, inclusion
When an orgasm is consistently absent, women may see it as less important
- Lifestyle
Why do some adults spend years masking their struggles?
Targeting coffee, ending up with rice meals at Foam Coffee
EU court rules that EU member states must update identity documents to reflect gender identity of transgender citizens
Why does travel feel so much more stressful now?
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- Op Ed
If transgender people are invisible in TB data, they’re invisible in policy, and in funding, services and protection
Intindihin ang ‘Cagandahan Bill’: Hindi ito katarantaduhan, ito ay katotohanan
Marginalized people need laws protecting their human rights… including intersex Filipinos
Lea Salonga is wrong… and this matters the most
You are trans but don’t believe trans women are women? Stop using the trans community when discriminated
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- Living History
PH Supreme Court rules that cohabiting same-sex couples may be recognized as co-owners of property
‘Right to Care’ bill filed in Congress, could empower LGBTQIA+ people in relationships to make medical decisions for their partners
Cebu Province formalizes multi-sectoral approach to curb spread of HIV, forms council to oversee HIV prevention and control efforts
Bill filed to make discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sex characteristics a punishable offense
Bill filed in Congress to simplify change of name, gender marker for intersex Filipinos
- POZ
Single daily pill shows promise as replacement for complex, multi-tablet HIV treatment regimens
Existing medication can restore HIV-affected immune cells
Injectable drugs are superior in preventing regimen failure among people with HIV who struggle with medication adherence
Probability of being employed declines by 4%, work hours decrease by 5%, income declines by 9% after HIV diagnosis
DILG’s National Youth Commission commits P5M for youth-led HIV efforts
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NEWSMAKERS
When LGBTQIA+ people receive non-affirming religious messages, they might engage in self-hate in order to be accepted and loved by a divine power and...
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The event is expected to gather around 1,000 to 2,000 participants, including members of the LGBTQ+ community, fitness enthusiasts, advocacy groups, and supporters who...
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‘Misis: Ang Vavaihang Musical’, a production of the Communication Arts students of the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), tackled this during a...
Health & Wellness
Lowering expectations may help protect relationships in the moment, but it also may help perpetuate the gap and reduce satisfaction over time.
Op-Ed
If transgender people are invisible in TB data, we are invisible in policy. If we are invisible in policy, we are invisible in funding,...
Op-Ed
Without fully understanding the Cagandahan Bill, too many people criticize the proposal to simplify the changing of names and sex/gender markers of intersex Filipinos....
Op-Ed
Jeff B. Cagandahan, who helms Intersex Philippines, Inc., noted that there are people who do not want to pass a law supporting the human...
Op-Ed
Lea Salonga, a Filipino icon, stressed her support for her transgender child. And here, she's wrong... though only to those who choose society’s approval...
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The parents of #bisexual woman Rollie Anne Nodo, 27 from Las Piñas City, repeatedly attempted to change her while growing up. They told her...
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Lifestyle & Culture
Think about it, plenty of adults spend years covering forgetfulness, time blindness, emotional overload, clutter, missed deadlines, and that constant feeling of being a...
Travel
The search for a good cup of coffee is what led us to Foam Coffee, which – it must be pointed out – is...
Travel
The court's decision seems "practical" - i.e. discrepancies between a person’s lived gender identity and official identity documents can create practical difficulties during identity...
Lifestyle & Culture
Now it can feel like everybody’s physically going somewhere while mentally staying glued to a screen, and that alone makes the whole experience feel...
Health & Wellness
STI Shigella cases continue to occur at high levels among gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men. Shigella is a gut...
Health & Wellness
Both identity cohesion and identity-based growth are positively associated with resilience and were negatively associated with depressive symptoms. This suggests that the stronger cohesion...
Health & Wellness
In the well-informed group, around 41% are vaccinated. Among those with moderate knowledge, the rate drops to just under 14%, and in the group...
Health & Wellness
Contrary to existing evidence from observational studies, the meningococcal B vaccine (4CMenB) has no effect on preventing the acquisition of gonorrhea.
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Though Chris Bryan Vargas, who is in his 20s, stresses the relevance of #comingout, he also believes #cisgender-presenting #LGBT people can avoid #discrimination. So...
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Iko Bonbon identifies as #genderfluid, but he doesn’t like labels. He thinks #LGBT people cause some of the community’s issues, no thanks to #internalprejudice....
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#Gay man Bryan-Lord Baton was embraced by his family, but he’s no stranger to #LGBT #discrimination, experiencing physical abuse and taunting. #Queer people will...
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Like many #LGBT+ Filipinos in provinces, Iain Angelo Velasco didn’t know about #SOGIESC, so he just identified as #gay #bakla. More aware now, he...
Love Affairs
Check out this article to find out how you can keep the spark alive with your partner.
Love Affairs
An overwhelming 97% of participants emphasized the importance of sex in a romantic relationship, with 72% indicating they would not pursue a relationship lacking...
Love Affairs
Improvements in relationship confidence had the biggest impact on individual outcomes, including improved mental health, better sleep, and reduced substance use.
Love Affairs
For people between the ages of 50 and 95, moving in with a new partner is associated with a significant increase in life satisfaction....
POZ
With the new pill, most participants experienced fewer lipid-related side effects, such as increased cholesterol levels, suggesting an additional potential benefit for those at risk of heart...
POZ
The medication, anifrolumab, blocks type 1 interferon and is used to treat systemic lupus erythematosus, SLE, an autoimmune disease.
POZ
Developing an intermittent treatment relieves the need for daily pills and, given that no medicine is needed at home, directly addresses the stigma that...
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The probability of being employed declines by 4%, work hours decrease by 5%, and income declines by 9% after HIV diagnosis. HIV also leads...
NEWSMAKERS
The DILG has committed to allocate P5 million to expand the youth-led initiatives on HIV awareness and stigma reduction of the National Youth Commission...
Features
The Supreme Court (SC) of the Philippines ruled that same-sex couples who live together may be recognized as co-owners of property under Article 148...
Features
House Bill 7068 or the “Right to Care Act” was filed in Congress to grant power to non-legal partners of Filipinos to make medical...
Features
An ordinance was passed in Cebu Province to enhance province-wide prevention strategies, ensure comprehensive care and medical services for people living with HIV/AIDS, and...
Features
Members of the House of Representatives filed a bill that eyes to criminalize discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or sex...