LGBT

Geraldine Roman’s “ROMANtik” voice in Congress

Geraldine Roman’s “ROMANtik” voice in Congress

The Philippines’ first transgender lawmaker continues to be a voice of reason in Congress, where she constantly pushes for reforms that would benefit women, members of the marginalized sector and the LGBTQIA+ community. Bataan First District Rep. Geraldine Roman Growing up in Orani, Bataan, the young Geraldine knew early on…
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Film review: Love, Simon? So do we!

Film review: Love, Simon? So do we!

by JOSE PAOLO DELA CRUZ Closeted high-schooler Simon Spier (played by Nick Robinson) finds himself searching for (and falling in love with) another closeted gay boy from his school. However, things turn awry when an annoying jerk of a classmate (literally) threatens to expose his secret. Will Simon find true…
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Queer and Here to Stay: Celebrate Pride Night this June

Queer and Here to Stay: Celebrate Pride Night this June

There’s a community that’s flying two flags this June - one with the national colors of red, blue and yellow, and another that’s quirkier, and should we say, queerer, with its rainbow stripes that are louder and prouder than ever. Wear your stripes proudly, and with the Philippine LGBT community…
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