Members of the LGBT community gather for the 2018 Pride March in a show of solidarity at Marikina City Sports Complex. (File photo by RICHARD A. REYES / Philippine Daily Inquirer) MANILA, Philippines — A new ordinance in Marikina now ensures equal opportunities for members of the lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgenders, queers, and other sectors (LGBTQ+). Marikina Mayor … [Read more...] about Marikina mayor signs anti-discrimination ordinance
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‘Your body belongs to Christ’: US anti-abortionists see divine hand in court ruling
Diana Villanueva, 53, who is against abortion, discusses her work running "Rachel's Vineyard," a retreat inspired by Christian biblical scripture which offers support to women who, like her, regret their abortion, in El Paso, Texas, on June 16, 2022 EL PASO (UNITED STATES) - Diana Villanueva's rapist took her to an abortion clinic when she was just 16 years old and told her … [Read more...] about ‘Your body belongs to Christ’: US anti-abortionists see divine hand in court ruling
Kirsten Han, Rocky Howe under investigation for public assemblies, say police, not for anti-death penalty T-shirts
Several people, including activists Kirsten Han and Rocky Howe, are under investigation for three public assemblies held outside Changi Prison Complex and in nearby Mariam Walk. In a statement on Sunday (June 26), the police said Ms Han and Mr Howe were interviewed on Friday as part of investigations into the assemblies. T-shirts with anti-death penalty slogans that Ms Han … [Read more...] about Kirsten Han, Rocky Howe under investigation for public assemblies, say police, not for anti-death penalty T-shirts
18 Central Luzon cops slain, 45 wounded in 6-year anti-drug war
INQUIRER FILE PHOTO CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga—The Central Luzon police lost 18 men since 2016, when the Duterte administration started its war against illegal drugs under its “Double Barrel” campaign, the Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) based at Camp Olivas in this city disclosed on Thursday, June 23. PRO3 director Brigadier General Matthew Baccay said 45 policemen … [Read more...] about 18 Central Luzon cops slain, 45 wounded in 6-year anti-drug war
Ecuador loses control of Amazon city in anti-government protests
QUITO (Reuters) - Ecuador's government is trying to retake control of Puyo, a city in the country's Amazon region, after violent clashes and the burning of a police station by demonstrations during nationwide protests against the economic policies of President Guillermo Lasso. Protests have been ongoing for more than a week, with marchers and major indigenous groups angry … [Read more...] about Ecuador loses control of Amazon city in anti-government protests