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Read more about the article A Breadwinner’s Pride
The streets of Davao City are coming alive with the radiant colors of the rainbow as the LGBTQIA+ community takes to the road in a joyful and powerful Pride March. Drums echo, banners flutter, and voices chant in unison, celebrating Pride Month alongside the city’s festive tourism celebration, Duaw Dabaw.

A Breadwinner’s Pride

DAVAO CITY, Philippines - Jaydee, a 22-year-old drag queen, balances the roles of breadwinner and performer, and sleepless nights paired with constant smiles define her life. Her daily struggles extend…

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Read more about the article Groups demand justice for slain transwoman broadcaster-activist
Photo courtesy of Ali Macalintal's Facebook account

Groups demand justice for slain transwoman broadcaster-activist

DAVAO CITY,Philippines - LGBT and rights advocates call for an independent probe on the killing of Ali Macalintal, a transwoman human rights worker and former radio broadcaster, who was shot…

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Read more about the article UN rapporteur flags red-tagging, media attacks as threats to PH democracy
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UN rapporteur flags red-tagging, media attacks as threats to PH democracy

DAVAO CITY, Philippines - United Nations Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Opinion and Expression Irene Khan said threats to freedom of expression in the Philippines may worsen with continuing red-tagging,…

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Read more about the article Pride Month: Still Marching,but losing meaning
RAINBOW FLAGS. Members of the LGBT community wave colorful rainbow flags as they pass by along Bolton Street in Davao City for the Pride March held Friday, August 25. (Zea Io Ming C. Capistrano/davaotoday.com)

Pride Month: Still Marching,but losing meaning

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Every June, streets around the world erupt with color. Flags wave, music blares, and thousands of people march side by side. Scheduled for June 22 at…

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