LGBTQ+ community members and allies take to the streets with colorful banners to celebrate Pride Month in Butuan City on Friday (28 June 2024). MindaNews photo by IVY MARIE MANGADLAO
In the midst of a downpour, Samantha Aguas (center) crouches upon the announcement of her triumph, winning the LGBTQ+ pageant dubbed the “Queen of Linamon Universe 2024: Beauty of Stripes.” Held on Saturday evening (20 January 2024) at the public plaza, it was the first ever municipal-wide gay pageant in Linamon, Lanao del Norte. MindaNews photo by AUBREY ROCIN LLAMAS
The town of Shariff Aguak in Maguindanao del Sur does not ban members of the LGBTQ+ in the locality. Anwar Emblawa, executive secretary of the Shariff Aguak municipal government, described as fake news recent reports circulating in the town and
SHARIFF AGUAK, Maguindanao del Sur (MindaNews / 20 Nov) – Previously known as the municipality of Maganoy, this third-class town with a population of around 35,000 has imposed stricter measures against members of the LGBTQ+ community, particularly gay persons, banning
