He said that in the predominantly Roman Catholic Philippines, where the church has fiercely opposed gay marriages along with divorce and artificial contraceptives, he expects the “conservative majority” to continue to block human rights for LGBTs. court’s decision on Friday made it more significant. The rally was scheduled to commemorate the 1969 demonstrations in New York City that started the gay rights movement around the world. court ruling “will reverberate in other corners of the world.” Jonas Bagas, executive director of the pro-LGBT rights group TLF Share, said the U.S. Some came with pets dressed in rainbow costumes. states as a victory for their cause.Ībout 500 people marched around Manila’s Rizal Park, many carrying placards and streamers saying “Fight for Love” and waving rainbow banners.
Supreme Court decision recognizing gay marriages in all U.S. MANILA, Philippines (AP) – Several hundred gays, lesbians and transgender people held a Gay Pride rally Saturday in the Philippine capital to push for LGBT rights and to celebrate the U.S.
