homosexuality - updates

Rappler's latest stories on homosexuality

ARTICLE FINDER

#PugadBaboy: Ex-men

Mar 12, 2016 - 5:00 AM

Anti-LGBT sentiment rises: Is Indonesia becoming more conservative?

Mar 01, 2016 - 3:56 PM

This is very frightening and an issue that has to be immediately resolved if we don t want to be an oppressive authoritarian and anti diversity country

Indonesian officials on LGBT: ‘Kill them', contagious

Feb 27, 2016 - 1:03 PM

Here s what anti LGBT officials have said about homosexuality

Indonesia's gay community under attack

Feb 25, 2016 - 4:48 PM

It is unclear why the recent furor has gained such momentum but it follows a push by religious leaders and conservative politicians to bolster public morality in Indonesia with crackdowns on prostitution and the availability of drugs and alcohol

In families with same-sex parents, the kids are all right

Feb 22, 2016 - 9:58 AM

Research shows no evidence that children raised by a single parent or same sex couples were less competent or well rounded than other children

#PugadBaboy: Masahol sa hayop

Feb 20, 2016 - 5:00 AM

#PugadBaboy: Christian homophobia

Feb 19, 2016 - 5:00 AM

Enrile to gays: Go to another planet

Feb 17, 2016 - 11:55 PM

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

Photo by Rob Reyes/Rappler

Alma Moreno to Pacquiao: Religious beliefs not basis to insult others

Feb 17, 2016 - 12:35 PM

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

SAME-SEX MARRIAGE VIEWS. UNA's official candidates are dominated by those against legalizing same-sex marriage in the country

Boy Abunda to Manny Pacquiao: 'You do not own my humanity'

Feb 17, 2016 - 11:22 AM

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

BOY ABUNDA. The talk show host airs his views on Manny Pacquiao's comments on same-sex unions. File photo by Rob Reyes/Rappler

WATCH: Pacquiao apologizes for calling gay couples more disgusting than animals

Feb 16, 2016 - 8:57 PM

Despite his apology Pacquiao clarifies he will not compromise his faith just to get votes

BACKTRACK? Manny Pacquiao says he remains steadfast in his belief that same-sex unions should not be allowed. Screengrab from Rappler interview

The 'sub-humanity' of Manny Pacquiao

Feb 16, 2016 - 7:26 PM

Alam mo kung ano ang mas masahol sa hayop? Ang magnakaw sa taumbayan katulad ng hindi mo pagtupad sa tungkulin mo bilang hinalal na opisyal

SUBHUMAN. Does Manny Pacquiao's comment comparing people in same-sex unions to animals create a hierarchy of who deserves or does not deserve basic rights? Image courtesy of Emil Mercado

Stars react to Manny Pacquiao's comments on same-sex unions

Feb 16, 2016 - 1:42 PM

UPDATED Vice Ganda Perez Hilton Aiza Seguerra and more express their thoughts on Manny s recent comments about same sex unions

Indonesia bans 'gay' emojis on messaging apps

Feb 12, 2016 - 3:55 PM

The government threatened messaging apps with gay emojis could be banned from Indonesia

GAY EMOJIS. Indonesia bans emojis of same-sex genders holding hands, such as those on the 3rd column from the right. Screenshot from Whatsapp

Ex-Dominican head on LGBTs: ‘Everybody’s on their journey’

Jan 26, 2016 - 8:23 PM

Asking gays ‘what they’re doing in bed’ is none of his business Father Timothy Radcliffe says on the sidelines of the International Eucharistic Congress

Gay pride in a Lumad tribe

Nov 22, 2015 - 6:53 PM

A gay teacher in the Lumad community relates his journey from Mindanao to Manila and hopes for the future

A volunteer tells stories to the Lumad children.

A guide to pink finance

Nov 15, 2015 - 8:21 PM

A look at the unique financial planning needs for homosexuals and same sex couples

France to lift ban on gay men giving blood

Nov 04, 2015 - 11:53 PM

French rights group SOS Homophobie slams the new measure saying it still amounted to discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation

BLOOD DONATION. Health Minister Marisol Touraine says initially, donation of "whole blood" will be open to gay men who report not having had sex for the preceding 12 months. Photo by Issouf Sanogo/AFP

Bullied gay couple gets married

Nov 03, 2015 - 10:21 AM

The couple who got into the online spotlight in April 2015 after one of their photos where they were spotted holding hands on a train went viral ties the knot in Germany

8 perks of having a gay son

Nov 03, 2015 - 10:03 AM

If you can get past the label and think of us as the fabulous son then you’ll come to realize that you re in for a treat

Indonesia's Aceh to start caning gay people caught having sex

Oct 22, 2015 - 3:50 PM

Under an Islamic bylaw anal sex between men and the rubbing of body parts between women for stimulation is outlawed

CANING. An Acehnese receiving lashes in public on September 19. Under a new law, gay sex is punishable by up to 100 lashes or 100 months in prison. Photo by Nurdin Hasan/Rappler

Pope urges Church to move forward as gay issue overshadows synod

Oct 05, 2015 - 8:44 PM

In an apparent boost to those who would have priests take a more merciful and inclusive approach to homosexuals Pope Francis says the Church must not point the finger in judgement of others because doing so would betray its mission

Pope Francis during the end of the prayer vigil for the Synod of the Family, organized by the Italian Episcopal Conference, in Saint Peter's square at Vatican City, 03 October. The prayer vigil is held in preparation for the Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops. Photo by Maurizio Brambatti/EPA

Gay row overshadows opening of landmark Catholic Church synod

Oct 04, 2015 - 11:18 AM

The synod appears as if it has been called solely to address the question of the Church s approach to gay and lesbian believer

Pope Francis during the end of the prayer vigil for the Synod of the Family, organized by the Italian Episcopal Conference, in Saint Peter's square at Vatican City, 03 October. The prayer vigil is held in preparation for the Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops. Photo by Maurizio Brambatti/EPA

#SG50: In Singapore, gay activism is family-friendly

Aug 08, 2015 - 11:50 PM

Singapore is advanced in terms of GDP skyscrapers but we re not quite there yet in terms of the LGBT conversation says Singapore s LGBT movement Pink Dot SG

INCLUSIVE, DIVERSE. Pink Dot SG invites families, friends, and straight individuals to join the LGBT in promoting 'the freedom to live.' File photo by How Hwee Young/EPA

Posters threatening gays with death appear in Turkish capital

Jul 07, 2015 - 11:15 PM

A hitherto low key Islamist group called the Young Islamic Defence claims responsibility for the poster campaign

#LoveWins: When equality became the law of the land

Jul 02, 2015 - 8:00 AM

The legalization of same sex marriage in the US gives hope to young LGBT people in seeing that in some parts of the world their relationships are not dead ends

IN ALL 50 STATES, I THEE WED. Effective June 26, 2015, the marriage of Shakira Sison to wife Roz Espinosa became recognized in all 50 states.

#PugadBaboy: Dealing with bullies

Jun 12, 2015 - 5:00 AM

IN PHOTOS: Becoming Venice

Jun 08, 2015 - 10:00 AM

It is in her own realization that she is of age and not getting any younger in her recognition of not wanting to have any regrets later on in life and the importance of fulfilling her need to express herself she delved into learning the art form of Drag

My problem with the health dept's HIV report

Apr 18, 2015 - 9:00 PM

When I read the DOH report I was not afraid I was angry

#PugadBaboy: The Girl from Persia 16

Mar 31, 2015 - 11:30 PM

#PugadBaboy: The Girl from Persia 15

Mar 30, 2015 - 5:00 AM

#PugadBaboy: The Girl from Persia 10

Mar 24, 2015 - 5:00 AM

#PugadBaboy: The Girl from Persia 9

Mar 23, 2015 - 5:00 AM

#PugadBaboy: The Girl from Persia 5

Mar 18, 2015 - 5:00 AM

#PugadBaboy: The Girl from Persia 4

Mar 17, 2015 - 5:00 AM

#PugadBaboy: The Girl from Persia 3

Mar 16, 2015 - 5:00 AM

#PugadBaboy: The Girl from Persia 2

Mar 14, 2015 - 5:00 AM

Slovaks vote on same-sex marriage, adoption ban

Feb 07, 2015 - 11:39 PM

In this predominantly Roman Catholic member of the EU many see equality and diversity as liberal values imported from the West to undermine the traditional nuclear family

BAN SAME-SEX MARRIAGE? A man casts his ballot for a referendum on the protection of the traditional family and maintain a ban on same-sex marriage at a polling station in Bratislava, Slovakia, 07 February 2015. Photo by Jakub Gavlak/EPA

Actor Cumberbatch backs historic pardon for British gay men

Jan 31, 2015 - 11:59 PM

An open letter published in the Guardian newspaper urges Prince William and his wife Catherine to step in to make the case for a blanket pardon for the 49 000 men who were convicted

BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH. The actor stars in 'The Imitation Game' as code-breaker Alan Turing, who was convicted of gross indecency in 1952. File photo by Leon Neal/AFP

Abortion, affairs top moral no-no’s for Filipinos – survey

Jan 14, 2015 - 10:00 AM

Pew Research Center surveys where the Philippines and 39 other countries stand on abortion extra marital affairs gambling pre marital sex divorce homosexuality drinking alcohol contraceptives

Most PH Catholic youths want Church out of political issues

Jan 02, 2015 - 7:30 AM

While they strongly identify with the Church most Filipino Catholic youths draw the line on certain political issues like the RH law

ACTIVE YOUTH. Filipino students paint a wall in preparation for Pope Francis visit, in Manila, Philippines, 25 November 2014. File photo by Francis Malasig/EPA

China court raps clinic over 'gay conversion' therapy

Dec 20, 2014 - 1:23 PM

I m going to take this verdict and show it to my parents so they can see a Chinese court said homosexuality isn t a mental illness says plaintiff Yang Teng

China court raps clinic over 'gay conversion' therapy

Dec 19, 2014 - 9:38 PM

Homosexuality stopped being classified as a mental disorder in China in 2001 but widespread intolerance toward gays and lesbians remains

Gay is good

Dec 12, 2014 - 5:39 PM

To unjustly heap all that is evil upon homosexuals is to fault the stars for our misfortune

Uganda lawmakers ready new anti-gay bill as 'Christmas gift'

Dec 05, 2014 - 6:26 PM

MP Latif Ssebagala tells the Daily Monitor newspaper he wants to pass the bill as a present to Ugandans

Pride SPEAKS: Bente and Beyond

Nov 28, 2014 - 12:48 PM

Thirsty for inspiration? In the mood to be moved by powerful stories of leadership struggle and love? Join us on Saturday November 29 at Miriam College for Pride SPEAKS

Sarkozy, Hollande clash over gay marriage law

Nov 16, 2014 - 10:01 PM

A survey reveals 68 of the French are in favor of same sex unions and 53 support adoption by homosexual couples

REPEAL GAY LAW? Though officially a secular republic, France is overwhelmingly Catholic and the issue of gay adoption and marriage – a key campaign pledge of Nicolas Sarkozy's successor Socialist President Francois Hollande – sparks a deeply divisive debate in the country. File photo by AFP

Why coming out still matters

Nov 06, 2014 - 6:00 AM

Despite what you are told about homosexuals seeing a person of stature come out makes you certain of the fact that gay people are good