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Homophobic Philippines President Says He 'Cured' Himself of Being Gay

President Rodrigo Duterte repeatedly accuses political enemies of being secret homosexuals.

Opinion

Coming Out as LGBTQ — and Filipino-American

The two identities Darren Arquero loved and embraced were on a collision course.

Crime

Marine Who Killed Trans Woman Pardoned by Anti-LGBTQ Philippine Leader

Lance Cpl. Joseph Scott Pemberton used a trans panic defense after he killed Jennifer Laude in 2014.

Crime

Philippines Deports U.S. Marine Convicted of Killing Trans Woman

The pardon of Joseph Scott Pemberton for the homicide of Jennifer Laude has drawn outrage.

Marriage Equality

Philippines May Legalize Same-Sex Marriage--But Not Divorce

Strong-man president Rodrigo Duterte supports marriage equality, but opposes divorce, which remains illegal in his country.

Marriage Equality

Philippines' Duterte Vows Support for Same-Sex Marriage

Filipino president Rodrigo Duterte expressed support for marriage equality on Sunday, a reversal of past declarations.

World

Protesters Take to Streets to Battle Tyranny in the Philippines

Protesters held rallies against what they see as the beginning of a dictatorship under President Rodrigo Duterte.

World

Philippine President Asks Human Rights Head If He's 'Gay or Pedophile'

Rodrigo Duterte, a hero of President Trump's, mocked the head of the nation's human rights commission for addressing the nation's rampant police brutality.

Pride

Under a Brutal Leader, Manila Celebrates Pride

About 5,000 people marched in the Metro Manila Pride to expand LGBT rights in the Philippines, currently being led by a Trump-like figure, Rodrigo Duterte.

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Miss Universe Philippines Has Crowned Its First LGBTQ+ Winner

Homophobic Philippines President Says He 'Cured' Himself of Being Gay

President Rodrigo Duterte repeatedly accuses political enemies of being secret homosexuals.

Coming Out as LGBTQ — and Filipino-American

The two identities Darren Arquero loved and embraced were on a collision course.

Marine Who Killed Trans Woman Pardoned by Anti-LGBTQ Philippine Leader

Lance Cpl. Joseph Scott Pemberton used a trans panic defense after he killed Jennifer Laude in 2014.

Philippines Deports U.S. Marine Convicted of Killing Trans Woman

The pardon of Joseph Scott Pemberton for the homicide of Jennifer Laude has drawn outrage.

Philippines May Legalize Same-Sex Marriage--But Not Divorce

Strong-man president Rodrigo Duterte supports marriage equality, but opposes divorce, which remains illegal in his country.

Philippines' Duterte Vows Support for Same-Sex Marriage

Filipino president Rodrigo Duterte expressed support for marriage equality on Sunday, a reversal of past declarations.

This Beauty Pageant Contestant Had the Perfect Response to Being Asked If She Had a Boyfriend

Protesters Take to Streets to Battle Tyranny in the Philippines

Protesters held rallies against what they see as the beginning of a dictatorship under President Rodrigo Duterte.

Philippine President Asks Human Rights Head If He's 'Gay or Pedophile'

Rodrigo Duterte, a hero of President Trump's, mocked the head of the nation's human rights commission for addressing the nation's rampant police brutality.

Under a Brutal Leader, Manila Celebrates Pride

About 5,000 people marched in the Metro Manila Pride to expand LGBT rights in the Philippines, currently being led by a Trump-like figure, Rodrigo Duterte.

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President Rodrigo Duterte repeatedly accuses political enemies of being secret homosexuals.

The two identities Darren Arquero loved and embraced were on a collision course.

Lance Cpl. Joseph Scott Pemberton used a trans panic defense after he killed Jennifer Laude in 2014.

The pardon of Joseph Scott Pemberton for the homicide of Jennifer Laude has drawn outrage.

Strong-man president Rodrigo Duterte supports marriage equality, but opposes divorce, which remains illegal in his country.

Filipino president Rodrigo Duterte expressed support for marriage equality on Sunday, a reversal of past declarations.

Protesters held rallies against what they see as the beginning of a dictatorship under President Rodrigo Duterte.

Rodrigo Duterte, a hero of President Trump's, mocked the head of the nation's human rights commission for addressing the nation's rampant police brutality.

About 5,000 people marched in the Metro Manila Pride to expand LGBT rights in the Philippines, currently being led by a Trump-like figure, Rodrigo Duterte.