The first lesbian to receive a same sex fiance’ visa from the US Embassy in Manilla has married her sweetheart of ten years in Santa Clara, CA, reports Gay Star News.
Maria Cecilia Limson Gahuman has stayed together with Carla Antonio despite being separated by international borders. Carla serves in the US Navy. Maria lives in the Philippines.
Same sex marriage is not legal in the Philippines.
“I was ready to just go back to the Philippines to be together,” said Antonio.
“She wanted to quit the US Navy. I keep reminding her that just keep on praying.”
They applied for a same sex visa once they learned they could get married. The application was approved in three months.
You can see video of their wedding and learn more about their decade long journey in this video report from ABS CBN.
RE: 1st same sex couple from Philippines gets married in US after getting visa: Great news. It’s a step forward in the freedom of thinking and rationality. Excellent that same sex couples are getting the same rights as heterosexual couples would.