Equality Philippines

  It has been ten years since the first RH Bill, and after countless debates and delays we are no closer to a vote. The democratic process has stalled at the hands of time-wasting legislators and bullying bishops. With mounting frustration we remind our public servants that for every day they delay the vote, Filipino families around the country lose their mothers. The time for delay is over. The time for a vote is now. Starting tomorrow, November 21, RH Advocates from various organizations will occupy the park across the South Wing Gate of Congress, and launch a massive and sustained campaign to remind our Senators and Members of Congress of the urgency to vote on the Reproductive Health Bill before the year ends. Pro-RH lawmakers, celebrities, artists, government officials, civil society and non-government groups, business, academe, youth, religious and non-religious sectors will show their support at this mass action, and advocates will camp out in front of t...

I am happy to announce the start of EDUC8, LIBER8, CELEBR8: The 8-Campus Rainbow Tour, a free symposium on LGBT human rights (see poster above). It will have its first stop at the College of Saint Benilde (CSB) on 29 September 2010. Below is a write-up of this historical initiative. TrueColors Publishing Inc., the makers of Ketchup Magazine , the only Lesbian Gay Bisexual & Transgender (LGBT) magazine in the Philippines in keeping with its thrust to promote social awareness of LGBT issues, proudly presents Educ8, Liber8, Celebr8: The 8-Campus Rainbow Tour. This Rainbow Tour brings together noted leaders of the LGBT community to conduct a free symposium targeting students in 8 colleges and universities in the Metro Manila area in an 8-month period from September 2010 to April 2011. The symposium, which covers various issues including LGBT Politics, Spirituality and Sexuality, Gender Identity and Human Rights & Media Activism, is designed as a “crash course” on human rights and ...

Petsa: Biyernes, Mayo 28, 2010 Oras: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM Lokasyon: Remedios Circle, Malate, Manila (Assembly) and Rajah Sulayman Park, Malate, Manila The Department of Health–Philippine National AIDS Council and TLF SHARE Collective, Inc. are coordinating the 27th AIDS Candlelight Memorial with the theme “Many Lights for Human Rights: Remember, Honor and Act”. The event aims to (1) increase awareness on HIV/AIDS; (2) to foster solidarity and support between and among different communities, NGOs, support groups and other stakeholders in addressing HIV/AIDS issues; (3) to promote respect and uphold the dignity of persons living with HIV/AIDS and their families; (4) to mobilize communities and individuals towards achieving a participatory and meaningful engagement; (5) to remember and honor Filipinos who passed away due to HIV/AIDS and to support those who are affected. This event shall gather key stakeholders in the HIV and AIDS response--public and private organizations, faith-based gr...

Miss Gay of the Universe 2010 pageant to be held 2 January 2010 at 8PM in San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte. FE Marcos Mini Cultural & Sports Complex (aka the Plaza). Miss Gay of the Universe 2010 will be held in San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte this year on 2 January 2010 at 8 PM at the F.E. Marcos Mini Cultural & Sports Complex (aka the Plaza). Here is a clip of last year's Miss Gay of the Universe: Last year, it was well attended -- the audience had over 4,000 people from around the Ilocos region. It was an entertaining and enjoyable event. It was professional. It began on time and ended on time. The judges were impartial and objective and the best, competitive candidate won. The cash prizes were substantial. The final question was: "Krinitiko si Santo Papa sa pagsasabing mga bakla ay danger sa lupa katulad ng global warming. Naniniwala ka ba o hindi?" (in response to this story ) The answers were thoughtful and entertaining and a timely discussion on matters important to gay...

Rainbow Rights Project, Rainbow Radio Pilipinas and Task Force Pride bring you RRRomance! The Rainbow Radio Pilipinas Launch Nov. 20, Friday, 8pm BED Bar Malate with performances by: Pow Chavez Kooky Tuason SPIT Alden Copuyoc + other surprise guests and performers Prizes and Surprises await the luck Rainbow Radio Romancers! No entrance fee before midnight (Just buy you first drink to gain entrance) For more info, visit: www.rainbowrightsproject.org Supported by: BED Bar Malate Lunduyan ng Sining Vitalstrats Creative Solutions

VIZ! Celebrating Dykons who made us Out and Proud! We are who we are because of their impact, both on the lesbian and straight communities. Melissa Ethridge. Indigo Girls. K.D. Lang. Tracy Chapman. Le Tigre. The Murmurs. Tegan and Sara. Joan Armatrading. Ani DiFranco. Sleater Kinney. Dresden Dolls. Uh Huh Her. Joan Jett. Sarah Bettens K's Choice. and the list goes on. ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_gay,_lesbian_or_bisexual_people/A-E ) And we are paying tribute to them, to say Thank You for making us more proud of who we are. VIZ celebrating dykons who made us out and proud a night of live music, dance, film and poetry. featuring: Lee Grane Flush and the Toilets Tao Aves Odd Man Out Midnight Vaginas Odd *We will also screen a short film by Joee Mejias entitled, SEVEN MONTHS, at around 830PM Mag:net Katipunan Sept. 14, Monday 8pm-1am P150 with P50 consummable See you! **LEMONITE (short for Lesbian Monday Night) is a regular event of Lunduyan ng Sining at Mag:net Katipunan ev...

Held last September 3, 2009, the 3rd Getting-To-Know Org Heads Meeting, the biggest among the three (3) G2K Org Heads, was a success with more than 20 LGBT organizations who attended and collaborated in addressing the three (3) point agenda: Hate Crimes, Pride March, and the “We Dare, We Care” campaign. Below is the list of different organizations who went to the meeting: Ang Ladlad Partylist Animo Dugon Berde EnGendeRights GABAY Gabriela UPD GALANG Ketchup Magazine LeAP! Manila Pride Fest Metropolitan Community Church Quezon City One Bacardi OutPhilippines Pinoy Bi Society Project Equality Queer Pagan Network Rainbow Bloggers Philippines Single Guys Online STRAP Task Force Pride TeaFrosters The Library Foundation UP Babaylan Hate Crimes: Thought to be a serial killer, the different organizations decided that it’s not really a single person who is doing it, but different people who express anger to gay people since these cases where from different places in the archipelago. The recent ...

Celebrate the 15th anniversary of the First LGBT Pride March in the Philippines and Asia! Baguio Pride Week Activities June 22-28 I got this from the ProGAY Yahoogroup I subscribed. For inquiries, please send your queries to progaynet-at-yahoo-dot-com. Celebrate the 15th anniversary of the First LGBT Pride March in the Philippines and Asia! Baguio Pride Week Activities June 22 (Monday) "Libreng Gupit Alay sa Pamayanan" (Free Haircut for the People). Venue: People's Park, 9am-5pm June 23 (Tuesday) Pink Film showing of "Babae" "If These Walls Could Talk" "Priscilla, Queen of the Jungle" Starts 3pm Venue: City Tavern Bar June 24 (Wednesday) El Toro Ms. Gay Beauty Pageant and Variety Show! Starts 8:00 Venue: El Toro Comedy Bar @ KM3, Central District, Marcos Highway "L" Night Starts 8pm Venue: City Tavern Bar 101 MS Florendo Buidling cor. Abanao Street June 25 (Thursday) Pink Film Showing "For the Bible Tells Me So" Starts ...

Lunduyan ng Sining presents June Lemonites: GET DRAGGED Crossdressing Pride holiday June 8, 8:30 PM Mag:net Katipunan Let’s join the world in celebrating pride and diversity! Crossdress for cash! Come and crossdress as your fave theater, music or art icon. The most fab and most creative costume wins a cash prize! Featuring music of: Lee Grane of Blush Midnight Vaginas Tetas EF: P150 with 1 free drink!

Click the Picture for the Menu Date: April 19, 2009, Sunday Time: 7:00am to 4:00pm Place: Paseo de Sta. Rosa, Sta. Rosa, Laguna Contact Person: John Baluyot Contact No.: 0916 27 985 27 If you have any inquiries, you may contact John through the mobile no. above and his YM ID and e-mail: wightlyter@yahoo.com