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Two more trans women killed. Are queer lives truly safe in the Philippines?
As two more trans Filipinos are killed, what does this show about the safety of LGBTQ+ people in the Philippines?

Russell Ku
Jun 24


Discriminated, arrested, red-tagged? There’s a new queer legal guidebook for that
There's a new practical step-by-step guidebook that helps queer individuals and allied civil society advocates when legal emergencies happen.
Reisha Espino
Jun 23


Fifth Solomon bows out as Hoesik co-owner
Fifth Solomon. Photo from Fifth Solomon/X Fifth Solomon announced Monday that he “will pull out” from Hoesik as co-owner following heavy...
Xave Gregorio
Jun 16


San Juan City residents get 'Right to Care'
LGBTQIA+ couples in San Juan can now make medical decisions for their partners after an ordinance passed by the city council recognizing their right to make medical decisions for their partners took effect.
Xave Gregorio
Jun 10


In the Philippines, a faint hope for LGBTQ+ unions emerges
The long-running campaign for equality seems to have been making small, but steady strides in Philippine society.
Xave Gregorio
Feb 2


US foreign aid freeze forces halt of programs for LGBTQ+ Filipinos
Major projects for LGBTQ+ Filipinos ground to a sudden halt after the US froze funding for nearly all foreign aid
Xave Gregorio
Jan 29
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