Rappler's latest stories on gay marriage
China's LGBT couples 'wed' online as gay marriage push stalls
Despite a shake-up of China's marriage law last month – and a groundswell of support for same-sex unions in the socially conservative country – demands to make gay marriage legal have not been met
200,000 march in Taiwan's first pride parade since legalizing gay marriage
The island has long hosted the region's largest pride marches but this year Taiwan's LGBT community and their supporters had an extra reason to celebrate
Hong Kong government defends gay marriage ban in court
Despite growing public support for gay marriage in Hong Kong, campaigners make little headway against staunch opposition from the city's successive pro-Beijing governments and religious conservatives
Taiwan holds first gay marriages in historic day for Asia
The weddings place Taiwan at the vanguard of the burgeoning gay rights movement in Asia
Taiwan's parliament approves same-sex marriages in first for Asia
(4th UPDATE) The island's lawmakers comfortably passed a law allowing same-sex couples to form 'exclusive permanent unions' and a second clause that would let them apply for a 'marriage registration' with government agencies
Taiwan gay couples plan weddings even as opponents fight back
Shane Lin and Marc Yuan are among hundreds of same-sex couples who have made reservations to register with government agencies on May 24 for what they hope will be a marriage
Taiwan unveils long-awaited gay marriage bill
Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party unveils a bill offering same-sex couples 'permanent unions' as well as limited adoption rights, despite stiff opposition from conservatives
Anti-gay marriage groups win Taiwan referendum battle
A referendum on whether marriage should only be recognized as between a man and a woman won more than 7 million votes, while another calling for same-sex unions to be regulated under a separate law gained over 6 million
Taiwan gay marriage faces new hurdle with referendum proposal
The anti-gay marriage Happiness of the Next Generation Alliance submits a referendum petition to election authorities to try to prevent the civil code from being amended to recognize same-sex partnerships
Hong Kong's behind-closed-doors gay weddings
Same-sex marriage is not legally recognized in Hong Kong and often those who have a ceremony say they prefer to do it privately, away from the public gaze
Supreme Court to hold oral arguments on same-sex marriage
The oral arguments will give marriage equality advocates their most-awaited day in court
Midnight vows after historic Australia gay marriage reforms
Two Australian athletes tied the knot just after midnight Tuesday in one of the first gay unions in the country following historic marriage equality laws
Duterte on same-sex marriage: 'We can change the law'
'Ako gusto ko, same-sex marriage,' President Rodrigo Duterte says in his speech during a gathering of the LGBT community in Davao City
Gay couples register weddings on day one of marriage equality
The first weddings are expected on January 9
Australia lawmakers approve same-sex marriage
(UPDATED) All but 4 MPs in the 150-seat House of Representatives vote in support of marriage equality, after the Senate passed the bill 43-12 last week
Australian Senate passes gay marriage bill in key step
(UPDATED) The law is expected to pass through the lower house of parliament comfortably in coming weeks after most lawmakers agree to honor 'the will of Australians'
Celebrations as Australians back same-sex marriage
Thousands of marriage equality supporters take to parks and squares across the vast continent, hugging, dancing and singing under clouds of glitter when the results of the two-month-long postal survey are announced
Australians say 'yes' to gay marriage
(UPDATED) Same-sex couples could be able to marry by Christmas, but first parliament must adopt legislation giving the non-binding vote result the force of law
Big early response in Australia gay marriage vote
The result will not be published until November 15, a week after the poll closes, but campaigners from both the 'yes' and 'no' camps welcome the high response
Germany celebrates first gay marriages
(UPDATED) Germany is the 15th European nation to legalize gay marriage, but advocates say the battle for equal rights continues
Controversial Australia vote on same-sex marriage begins
If most Australians vote yes to same sex marriage the government will move to hold a parliamentary free vote on changing the marriage laws
Australia gay marriage debate highlights church divisions
Although attitudes to same sex marriage vary across denominations and congregations many Australians view the church as the greatest source of resistance to such unions
Hate law plan in Australia ahead of gay marriage vote
Same sex marriage advocates have opposed the voluntary postal ballot that opens next week arguing it could turn ugly and expose gay people and their families to abuse
Australia same-sex marriage vote faces legal challenge
UPDATED Same sex marriage advocates launch legal action in Australia s highest court against a controversial government plan for a postal vote on the issue calling it divisive and harmful
Australian PM slams gay slurs as marriage vote looms
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull calls for respectful debate on an upcoming same sex marriage vote
Gay marriage postal vote sparks fury, debate in Australia
Polls indicate popular support in Australia for marriage equality but the issue has dragged on for more than a decade amid political wrangling over the best way to vote on the issue
British gay woman launches rights appeal in Hong Kong
The woman known to the court only as QT was refused a spousal visa because she is in a same sex partnership
Taiwan top court rules in favor of gay marriage
Taiwan s constitutional court gives the government two years to implement the ruling
Pengakuan Barry Manilow soal pernikahannya dengan sang manajer
Manilow berbagi detail cerita soal pernikahannya dengan Garry Kief di tahun 2014
Barry Manilow on coming out, secret marriage to manager
The singer shares details about being with Garry Kief whom he married in 2014
Taiwan court hears landmark gay marriage case
Taiwan is considered progressive on many issues including gay rights but its roots in Confucianism translate into a strong sense of adherence to traditional mores
Duterte rejects same-sex marriage for PH
President Rodrigo Duterte says he has nothing against gays but marriage is only for man and woman under the law
Alvarez wants same-sex civil marriage in PH
Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez says the LGBT community should not be deprived of happiness Bakit naman di natin suportahan?
Singapore tells foreign firms not to back gay rights rally
The statement comes after companies such as Google Facebook and Goldman Sachs backed the annual Pink Dot rally
South Korea court rejects same-sex marriage
Kim Jho Gwang Soo and Kim Seung Hwan the most high profile gay couple in South Korea fail to get legal status for their marriage
India gets 'first' gay marriage bureau
An Indian entrepreneur sets up what is claimed to be the country s first gay marriage bureau seeking to arrange matches for homosexual couples
HBO denounces Pacquiao’s comments on gay marriage
HBO calls Manny Pacquiao s comments insensitive offensive and deplorable but says it will still carry his pay per view fight with Timothy Bradley Jr on April 9
Manny Pacquiao, once conflicted, says he has a 'pure heart'
Manny Pacquiao has come under fire for his recent LGBT comments but the boxer turned politician insists his aspirations come from a good place
Philippine Catholic church defends Pacquiao on gay marriage stance
Father Jerome Secillano defends Pacquiao s opposition to gay marriage but says Pacquiao should respect homosexuals and not condemn them
Enrile to gays: Go to another planet
Senator Juan Ponce Enrile backs Manny Pacquiao s stand on same sex marriage and says the boxing champ will win a Senate seat without the votes of gay people
Mayweather on Pacquiao's gay comments: 'Let people live their lives'
Floyd Mayweather Jr tells TMZ We should let people live their lives the way they want to live their lives as Manny Pacquiao deals with the backlash of his comments
Alma Moreno to Pacquiao: Religious beliefs not basis to insult others
While she s against same sex marriage Parañaque Councilor Alma Moreno says fellow UNA bet Manny Pacquiao is wrong in saying that gay couples are worse than animals
Boy Abunda to Manny Pacquiao: 'You do not own my humanity'
I am not begging Manny Pacquiao for dignity I am not begging you for respect I am not begging you for my humanity because you do not own my humanity that s my birthright
WATCH: Pacquiao apologizes for calling gay couples more disgusting than animals
Despite his apology Pacquiao clarifies he will not compromise his faith just to get votes
Stars react to Manny Pacquiao's comments on same-sex unions
UPDATED Vice Ganda Perez Hilton Aiza Seguerra and more express their thoughts on Manny s recent comments about same sex unions
Pacquiao cites scripture to clarify same-sex couple remark
I m not condemning anyone but I m just telling the truth Pacquiao says in an Instagram post
Pacquiao: Couples in same-sex unions ‘worse than animals’
UPDATED Several senatorial bets of the Poe Escudero slate took a swipe at Pacquiao for his negative comments
On same-sex unions, LP bets Roxas, Robredo differ
Should government adopt same sex unions as a policy?
Slovenians vote in gay marriage referendum
3rd UPDATE More than 1 7 million people are registered to cast their ballots on the issue which has stoked heated debate in this former Yugoslav republic
