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...
Here's what the collection is about Avon Philippines' #ComeAsYouAre campaign Although Pride Month ends on the last day of June, for many queer folks and allies, its purpose and fight continue until there are no marginalized individuals and communities left behind. In support of their ongoing...
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...
A total of 50 members of LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer) community in Manila have received free bicycles, cellphone, and P5,000 worth of load each in celebration of the Summer Pride Month. Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso takes a group photo with the "Bekshies...
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...
Make your weekend colorful as "ASAP Natin 'To" celebrates Pride Month with your favorite Kapamilya idols this Sunday (June 27) on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, and TV5. A proudly Pinoy vocal session comes your way from your favorite OPM stars Ogie Alcasid, Erik Santos, Elaine Duran, Nina, Klarisse de...
By Firas Abboud PEACEFUL PROTEST Pride march at Luneta five years ago (Photo by JD Semilla) Last year, I wrote about how coming out is a personal process, a process one should go through without pressure from anyone and anything. Easier said than done, of course, but it’s how it should be. After...
Celebrate and discuss the importance of diversity in the Philippines with this campaign that allows the LGBTQIA+ heroes’ voices to be heard RAINBOW LIGHTS In Munich, the Allianz Arena stadium was lit in the colors of the Pride flag January, earlier this year. (Photo by Alexandra Beier for Getty)...
