A trans woman was allegedly misgendered at a Makati bar
Updated on Nov. 26, 11:32 a.m. A bouncer at Makati bar NoKal is being accused of misgendering a trans woman who was about to enter the establishment. The allegations were…
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Protecting trans rights isn’t just about restrooms
It’s been a few days since trans woman Gretchen Diez made headlines after being detained for entering a female restroom at Farmer’s Plaza in Cubao. The ordeal opened up a…
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QC mall: “We weren’t aware of what happened to Gretchen Diez”
After much backlash online, the Cubao mall involved in the Gretchen Diez incident yesterday finally addressed the controversy. But netizens don’t think it’s as sincere as it should be. In…
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QC bans discrimination, but why was a transwoman mistreated in a mall?
Yesterday, a transwoman named Gretchen Diez was detained just for using a women’s comfort room at Quezon City mall. According to Inquirer.net, she was stopped by a janitress when she…
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You can be religious while supporting the LGBTQ+ community
The topic of religion always comes up when talking about the rights of the LGBTQ+ community. Devout followers would often quote the Bible to try and prove that homosexuality is a “sin”—yes, we see this even in our “gay-friendly” country.
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This “Straight Pride March” is exactly why we need Pride Month
The theme for this year’s Pride March is #ResistTogether. While I have seen others complain on social media about how there’s no point to it; that members of the media…
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#EndRainbowViolence is the wake-up call we need
Following the success of their #DontTellMeHowToDress campaign, SPARK! Philippines launched another exhibit to shed light to sexual misconduct and violence experienced by the LGBTQ+ community. This latest exhibit of #RespetoNaman,…
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Brunei’s sultan announces gay sex no longer punishable by death
Great news! Following public outcry on Brunei’s new legislation which makes gay sex punishable by death by stoning, Brunei’s Sultan, Hassanal Bolkiah, has extended a moratorium on the law. Jezebel…
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Unpacking stereotypes against women in the workplace
Respecting a person, regardless of their gender and sexual orientation, should be common sense. Sadly, not everyone knows this, especially when they’re talking to a woman.
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Moschino allegedly uses “Serena” as a codeword for black clients
Renowned fashion label Moschino is facing a lawsuit for alleged racial discrimination against its black employees and customers.
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