UN Expert Cites Need for Legal Reforms in the Philippines

UN Expert Cites Need for Legal Reforms in the Philippines

The initial report of United Nations Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression Irene Khan after her recent 10-day official visit to the Philippines has drawn mixed reactions from government officials and various stakeholders. Khan was the third U.N. special rapporteur to visit the country since Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. became president in June … Read more

Philippines LGBTQ Activists Protest Arrest of Drag Artist

Philippines LGBTQ Activists Protest Arrest of Drag Artist

Advertisement On October 4, Philippine drag artist Pura Luka Vega was arrested over their performance as Jesus Christ singing a rock rendition of the Lord’s Prayer in July. The 33-year-old performer, whose real name is Amadeus Fernando Pagente, had shared a video of their performance in a now-deleted post on X, formerly known as Twitter. … Read more