The city of Iloilo has joined the ranks of local government units (LGUs) with LGBTQI anti-discrimination ordinances (ADOs), with the Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) unanimously approving its...
On August 16, Cebu’s local government established an LGBT help desk that now symbolizes the city’s being “a more inclusive place and a safe place for...
The Province of Dinagat Islands passed an anti-discrimination ordinance that specifically eyes to promote and protect the rights and dignity of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender...
For Pres. Rodrigo Roa Duterte, Yffar Manalili Aquino pens an open letter where he states that: “We are not asking for special rights, we are asking...
R-Rights and the Embassy of Canada in the Philippines conducted forums in localities that passed anti-discrimination ordinances that protect LGBT people. “Passing legislation is a challenge....
Meet Magdalena Robinson, a beauty queen turned LGBTQI activist, who highlights the difficulties encountered by members of the LGBTQI community in central Philippines. “Please don’t ignore...
Mandaue City passed on first reading the measure, titled “An Ordinance Providing a Comprehensive Code for People of Diverse Sexual Orientation and Gender Identities in the...
The City of Vigan has announced that it passed a resolution prohibiting racial, ethnic, gender identity, sexual orientation, and religious discrimination. Ordinance No. 36, Series of...
Saying that 2014 was an extremely big – not just busy – year for members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community in various...
