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Broadway star Lea Salonga on helping her trans son to be 'a successful human being'

“Just love your kids and be proud that they are brave enough to fight for who they are,” she says.

Who could succeed Pope Francis? We look at 10 possibilities, both LGBTQ-friendly and not

Potential successors come from all over the world and range from moderate to deeply conservative on LGBTQ+ issues.

Bisexual student challenges Pope Francis over use of antigay slurs

The bisexual student from the Philippines said the offensive language “leads to immense pain.”

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.

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 President Hits U.S. Ambassador With Homophobia, Profanity

President Rodrigo Duterte made homophobic remarks about Ambassador Philip Goldberg after Goldberg criticized him for comments he made about the rape and murder of a missionary. 

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Manny Pacquiao Considering Running for President

This week he won a seat in the Philippines Senate, and has decided to continue boxing while making no secret of his ambitions.

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.

Philippine Gov't Charges U.S. Marine With Murder of Trans Woman

After being turned over to Filipino authorities in October, U.S. Marine Pfc. Joseph Scott Pemberton now officially faces murder charges for the brutal strangulation of Filipina national Jennifer Laude.

Miss Universe Philippines Has Crowned Its First LGBTQ+ Winner

Out contesantant Beatrice Luigi Gomez broke down barriers by claiming the title. 

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

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

Philippines' Duterte Vows Support for Same-Sex Marriage

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

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.