discrimination Archives

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How a docu on a Muslim trans official helped lobby for anti-discrimination

Posted on February 23, 2021February 23, 2021
Amrie Cruz

Too often, the narratives of our Muslim siblings are forgotten when discussing the plight of the LGBTQIA+—but their narratives have always existed. This year a documentary titled “Budjang” is participating…

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No, AFP, the SOGIE bill does not grant ‘special privileges’

Posted on August 28, 2020August 28, 2020
Nadine Halili

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) made it clear that they reject the proposed Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE) Equality bill for all the wrong reasons.…

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This trans Filipina speaks out on isolation and discrimination in Tokyo’s immigration facilities

Posted on June 29, 2020June 29, 2020
Eternity Ines

A Filipino trans woman named Pat shared her experience under Japanese immigration authorities with Buzzfeed News Japan last Jun. 18. Through facility visits, reporter Sumireko Tomita was able to detail…

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Queer people don’t exist for your viewing pleasure

Posted on April 9, 2020April 9, 2020
Zofiya Acosta

On Apr. 5, a barangay captain from Pandacaqui, Mexico, Pampanga reportedly went live on Facebook to show the punishments he ordered out for people who breached their 8 p.m. curfew,…

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Culture
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A trans woman was allegedly misgendered at a Makati bar

Posted on November 25, 2019November 26, 2019
Jacqueline Arias

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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Culture
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Protecting trans rights isn’t just about restrooms

Posted on August 17, 2019August 17, 2019
Jacqueline Arias

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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Culture
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QC mall: “We weren’t aware of what happened to Gretchen Diez”

Posted on August 14, 2019
Jacqueline Arias

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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Culture
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QC bans discrimination, but why was a transwoman mistreated in a mall?

Posted on August 14, 2019August 14, 2019
Jacqueline Arias

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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Culture
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You can be religious while supporting the LGBTQ+ community

Posted on June 17, 2019June 24, 2019
Jacqueline Arias

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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Culture
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This “Straight Pride March” is exactly why we need Pride Month

Posted on June 10, 2019June 10, 2019
B. del Rio

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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Culture
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#EndRainbowViolence is the wake-up call we need

Posted on May 19, 2019
Jacqueline Arias

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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Culture
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Brunei’s sultan announces gay sex no longer punishable by death

Posted on May 6, 2019May 6, 2019
B. del Rio

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

Posted on April 3, 2019April 3, 2019
Jacqueline Arias

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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