Here’s an article I wrote for Sunday Magazine of the Philippine Daily Inquirer. Since I haven’t posted anything for the last two weeks (?), I thought I’d just share this article. Many thanks to jaefever and her mom for facilitating this opportunity. Gay, Pregnant and Marked for Harassment By Jonas Bagas Philippine Daily Inquirer MANILA, … Continue reading »
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Rainbow Conversations
The most controversial part came from the questions raised by Prof. Gary Dowsett of Latrobe University in Melbourne. To sum up the presentations and discussions during the Rainbow Conversations, a human rights conference held from January 28-31, 2008 in conjunction with the first Asia-Pacific Outgames, Prof. Dowsett asked why words like activism and oppression were … Continue reading »
Abante means homophobia
Are you from the 6th District of Manila? If you are, then do the Filipino lesbian and gay community a big favor. Don’t vote for Rep. Bienvenido Abante, who’s been trying to block the Anti-Discrimination Bill, in the forthcoming 2007 polls. From October 12 to 13, 2007, during the marathon session for the 2007 budget, … Continue reading »
Send flowers to Manila
LAGABLAB is urging everyone to say it with flowers this time around. If you are an overseas Filipino worker or if you have a few dollars or some cash to spare, why not send flowers to the leadership of the House of Representatives and the Senate to push for the immediate passage of the Anti-Discrimination … Continue reading »
