The four-decade quest in finding a vaccine for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) continues with US biotech company Moderna's latest study. Red ribbon, a symbol of support and solidarity with PLHIV (Photo by Anna Shvets from Pexel) Its two messenger RNA (mRNA)-based vaccines, the mRNA-1644 and...
Raymond Gutierrez recently opened up on the reason behind his decision to make public his sexual orientation or gender identity. In a recent Instagram post, the son of Eddie Gutierrez and Annabelle Rama noted how he always questioned if it is too late for him. After all, everyone has already seen...
The 'Marimar,' 'Sailor Moon,' and the '90s matinee idol references are so on point For lack of better words, the best way to describe the contents of the Instagram page The 90s Kabaklaan (@90skabaklaan) would be "NSFW for cis folks." But if they are up for any thing that is all about '90s Filipino...
It’s the 21st century and with the wealth of information available, ignorance can’t really be bliss anymore. The problem, however, lies in where to begin. Well, the first thing to do is to identify what it is you want to know more about, then choose a medium you enjoy. Now, if you’re someone...
Leyna Bloom, Fil-Am model and actress, is one of the cover stars for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2021 issue, making her the first transgender woman of color to grace its cover. Leyna Bloom poses for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2021 (Photos by Yu Tsai) "This moment heals a lot of pain in the...
Vice President Leni Robredo on Wednesday, June 30, told members of the LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual) community to continue to march and stand for their principles and rights. Speaking at the virtual TLF Share event, Robredo also promised them that...
What if your other half is just, well, half? Among the famous themes Filipino fan fiction readers love are the queer undertones in the country's rich folkloric tales. Examples of these are the Bikolano legend of Bulan and Sidapa and the art of drag that went into male babaylans . Adapting the same...
Manila’s finest drag artists gather to showcase Filipino drag excellence 'Manila Drag Icons' cast Avid fans of "RuPaul's Drag Race" know that if there is a true "make it or break it" part of the competition. It is the part where drag queens have to lip sync for their life. Although the segment is...
Mondelez Philippines is now a member of Philippine Financial and Inter-Industry Pride Empowering LGBTQIA+ workers For many years, the LGBTQIA+ community has faced a lot of mistreatment from many businesses and corporations, whether it is about not offering them services or banning them from...
Before the celebration of Pride month ends this June, a network of education advocates once again pushed for the passage of the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Expression (SOGIE) Equality Bill in the Philippines. (Unsplash / MANILA BULLETIN) “Educational institutions should be a safe...
We stan a true badass Filipino queen! Bretman Rock Nothing can stop a queen on a mission. And that is true in the case of Bretman Rock. This Pride Month, the Fil-Am social media superstar is on a roll as he advocates for LGBTQIA+ rights and visibility. After dedicating his MTV Award to his brothers...
We asked Filipino advocates and action leaders from the LGBTQIA+ Community on what they are marching for this Pride Month #SulongVAKLASH! June 26, 1994 was a historic day for the LGBTQIA+ community in the Philippines. It was the time when members of the community came out of the shadows of...
