Couples kiss as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community took part in a ‘Rite of Holy Union’ in Manila on June 26, 2016, that coincided with the Gay Pride celebrations the day before. The Philippines has a vibrant gay scene despite a macho culture and opposition from the Roman Catholic Church, but there are no anti-discrimination laws in the country and same-sex relationships are not officially recognized. AFP
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