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Former Miss Universe Catriona Gray has called on the people to fight for equal rights as she urged everyone to reflect on the challenges and solution embracing the LGBTQ community "The misconception that LGBTQ issues only matter to those who identify as LGBTQ is a damaging one. It concerns them and not us, some people think. But people need to realise that the fight is not about giving special privileges but providing equal rights," said Gray in her latest message on Pride Month on Instagram June 30. Gray has citd the importance of ally voices in fighting for equal rights.  "We need to stand up and say that this is not just about the LGBTQ community. It’s about all of us. Now more than ever we need to try and see each other, no matter how different our lives or situations may look, with empathy," she said. Gray said that Pride Month is not just about whipping out the rainbow flag.  "Since the beginning, #Pride has been a protest. It’s a reminder of how far we...

Filipino fans gave a rousing welcome to Asia’s top transgender supermodel/lawyer Mader Sitang of Thailand, who is famous for her signature hair-flipping dance moves. Mader Sitang, 59, arrived in Manila last Oct. 19 to begin a tour that will wind up on Monday, Oct. 22. Hundreds of screaming fans cheered for Mader Sitang as she makes her head-banging moves at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Paranaque City and the hallways of SM North EDSA in Quezon City where she held her press conference. Fans hair-flip as they wait for the arrival of Mader Sitang at H&H Makeover Salon at SM North EDSA in Quezon City. At the H&H Makeover Salon at SM City North EDSA in Quezon City, Mader Sitang announces that former Mr. Gay World finalist-businessman Wilbert Tolentino will now become her manager. Tolentino, also founder of Web Marketers Specialist Association of the Philippines, Inc. (WEMSAP), says Mader Sitang will do a series of shows in Europe in December. With highe...

Asia’s top transgender supermodel/lawyer Mader Sitang will greet fans during a meet-and-greet event at the H&H Makeover Salon, 5th floor, SM City North The Block in Quezon City on October 19 at 6 p.m. Mader Sitang, 59, is expected arrive in Manila in the afternoon of Oct. 19, Friday. Then she will proceed to SM North Edsa. With highest online followers in Bangkok, Thailand, Mader Sitang will have a mind-blowing fun-fusion with her Filipino fans as she shows them her signature head-throw dance. One of her dance videos has already been viewed 16 million times. Since then, many people have copied her style. In an exclusive message to her Filipino fans aired by the magazine talk show "Rated K" on ABS CBN, Mader Sitang says: "Hello Philippines! Handa na ba kayo? Abangan n'yo ako sa Rated K. Love you Philippines! See you!" Get the chance to have an encounter with the unique charm of Mader Sitang as she unleashes her charisma and signature hair-...

The annual international search for a gay role model had been set to take place in Hong Kong from 28 April to 4 May, 2019. Unfortunately, the local hosting company, which is located on the Chinese mainland, has confirmed that it cannot proceed with organising the contest due to a clampdown by the Chinese authorities on LGBTQ affirming events and campaigns. “It is with great disappointment that I’ve been informed that Mr Gay World will not be able to go ahead in Hong Kong due to the struggles that our Chinese colleagues and their families are facing in their homeland,” commented Eric Butter, President and Founder of Mr Gay World. “The safety of our delegates and their families is of utmost importance." The current Mr Gay World, Jordan Bruno from Australia, who won the 2018 title in Knysna, South Africa in May, expressed his dismay at the news. “I’m disappointed in the Chinese authorities for being unwilling to celebrate and uphold LGBTQ equality, but their stance demonst...

The Philippine Independent Film Festival, an allied festival of EIGASAI since 2016, had a screening and panel discussion on issues surrounding LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer), minorities, and the importance of inclusion at Cinematheque Centre Manila last August 5. The event is in collaboration with a project of the Japan Foundation Asia Center: EYES for Embracing Diversity, geared towards practitioners, researchers, and educators in the Southeast Asian regions and Japan who have been striving to create a diverse and inclusive society. This is co-organized by the Philippine LGBT Chamber of Commerce (PLCC), and the Film Development Council of the Philippines. The film "Of Love & Law" was screened during the Philippine film festival. It won Best Film Award at 30th Tokyo International Film Festival’s Independent Japanese Cinema category. "Of Love & Law" tells the hidden stories of people who are silenced and made invisible by Japa...