MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Philippine President Benigno Aquino has voiced some support for gay rights but stopped short of endorsing gay marriage or adoption.
Aquino made the comments during a visit to New York where same-sex marriage was recently legalized.
The Philippines has a large gay scene and a gay political party which has been pushing for an anti-discrimination bill for eleven years. The Roman Catholic Church remains opposed to the bill, saying it will open the door to gay marriage.