In the Philippines, not everyone has the absolute right to marry the person they love. This includes the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer+ (LGBTQ+) community – since same-sex marriage or civil unions are not recognized by law. In this episode of At Home sa Abroad: Stories of Overseas Filipinos, Rappler reporter Michelle Abad speaks to singer-songwriter Nica del Rosario, and actress Justine Peña, who got married in Australia in August 2022. https://www.rappler.com/philippines/overseas-filipinos/at-home-sa-abroad-episode-marriage-option-pinoy-lgbtq-couples/

Rappler sits down with University of Pennsylvania sophomore Eliana Atienza about her journey into activism and why she thinks Filipinos should care about the war in Gaza.

https://www.rappler.com/philippines/overseas-filipinos/at-home-sa-abroad-episode-us-based-filipina-student-speaks-out-vs-war-gaza/

In first fully in-person episode of At Home sa Abroad: Stories of Overseas Filipinos, Rappler multimedia reporter Michelle Abad sits down with Hyku Desesto, one of the awardees for the Junior Chamber International Philippines’ The Outstanding Young Men of 2023. She was recognized for her advocacy in overseas Filipino worker (OFW) empowerment. https://www.rappler.com/nation/overseas-filipinos/at-home-sa-abroad-episode-toym-awardee-hyku-desesto-making-mark/