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Filipino Gays March Against Discrimination

December 5, 2011

More than 1,000 people at Saturday's annual Pride parade in Manila demanded equal rights for LGBTs, an end to discrimination, and more HIV testing and support services. Jessie Dimaisip of the Akbayan political party said he wants lawmakers to commit more funds for HIV testing and related programming.

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12.03.2011



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