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The senators pause for a photo before the opening of the second regular session of the 17th Congress at the Senate yesterday. Seated, from left, are: Senators Cynthia Villar, Nancy Binay, Franklin Drilon, Ralph Recto, Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III, Vicente Sotto, Loren Legarda, Grace Poe, Risa Hontiveros, (standing) Richard Gordon, Miguel Zubiri, Panfilo Lacson, Gringo Honasan, Edgardo Angara Jr., JV Ejercito, Emmanuel Pacquiao, (third row) Joel Villanueva, Benigno ‘Bam’ Aquino, Francis Escudero, and Sherwin Gatchalian. (Ali Vicoy | Manila Bulletin)

Most Senators oppose proposal to legalize same-sex marriage

By Vanne Elaine Terrazola Senators are afraid that the proposals to legalize the marriage of same-sex couples in the country will face an uphill climb…

30 Jun 2018 - 4:16 pm
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Couple Joshua Simbillo (left) and Bryan San Jose (Right) wrap the LGBTQ flag on their arms as they express their support for same-sex marriage in front of the Supreme Court while the SC holds an ongoing oral arguments regarding the issue. (ALVIN KASIBAN / MANILA BULLETIN)

Calida asks SC to dismiss petition to allow same sex marriage in PH

By Rey Panaligan Solicitor General, Jose Calida asked the Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday to dismiss the petition to allow same-sex marriage in the country.…

26 Jun 2018 - 5:35 pm
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The outgoing UN chief came under fire from many UN member-states including Russia when he decided in 2015 to extend benefits to the same-sex partners of UN employees (AFP Photo/Oliver BUNIC) Manila Bulletin

Senators oppose passage of same sex marriage

By Hannah L. Torregoza Some senators on Wednesday said they are inclined to support calls of religious groups who have taken a firm and uncompromising stance against…

07 Mar 2018 - 6:22 pm
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A participant wearing a costume prepares for the 40th anniversary of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade in central Sydney, Australia, March 3, 2018. (REUTERS/David Gray/ MANILA BULLETIN)

Sydney’s gay pride street parade celebrates same-sex marriage, honors early activists

By Reuters About half a million people are expected to line Sydney’s streets on Saturday to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Gay and Lesbian…

03 Mar 2018 - 6:49 pm
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Bishop: Filipinos must reject same-sex marriage

By Leslie Ann Aquino Sorsogon Bishop Arturo Bastes Marriage stressed that marriage can only be between a man and a woman. “Marriage can only be…

18 Dec 2017 - 10:00 pm
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Duterte asserts support for same-sex marriage in PH

By Argyll Cyrus B. Geducos President Duterte reiterated yesterday his support for same-sex marriage in the country, saying he cannot hinder what will make his…