Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday expressed his support for same-sex unions, after previously declaring his opposition to gay marriage, in an about-face that may displease bishops in the mainly Roman Catholic country. In May, Taiwan’s highest court paved the way for Asia’s first law allowing same-sex marriage, a reflection of widespread support for LGBTQ causes that has sprung from three decades of democracy. In Japan, same-sex partnerships are recognized by several municipalities and local governments, and in Thailand, a bill for marriage equality was drafted in 2013 before being put on hold due to political unrest in the country the following year.