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FLAGS. Attendees of the Mandaue City Pride March in Cebu on June 14, 2025, carried their own flags with different colors, representing their respective identities and orientations within the LGBTQIA+ spectrum. Photo by Jacqueline Hernandez

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Cebu’s provincial and district hospitals are directed to recognize the rights of healthcare proxies regardless of marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and family arrangement

CEBU, Philippines – Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro signed on Monday June 1, an executive order that would allow LGBTQ+ community members in the province to represent and perform support functions for their partners during health-related emergencies.