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Out & Proud: Brian
Out & Proud: Brian Growing up in Davao City, Philippines, I knew as a small boy that I was different. I did not like playing with robots and I preferred playing ‘bahay-bahayan’ (building a house and cooking) with my siblings and cousins. I also had one ‘typical...
PRESS RELEASE: Gretchen Custodio Diez incident in Farmers Plaza
Filipino LGBT Europe stands together with Gretchen Custodio Diez, a transgender woman who was physically and verbally abused, detained and handcuffed last Tuesday, 13 Aug 2019 in Cubao, Quezon City for using a women's toilet in Farmers Plaza. We STRONGLY CONDEMN the...
GMA NEWS: Filipino LGBT group makes waves at Amsterdam Canal Pride
AMSTERDAM — Amid a colorful and vibrant sea of spectators celebrating the 2019 Amsterdam Pride, familiar Filipino chants echoed from the balangay-inspired boat sailing through the narrow canals of the old city. I can still hear the sound of the megaphone in my head:...
Filipino LGBT Europe Joins Panel Discussion in Asian Pride History
2019 has been a historic year in the LGBTQ history in Asia. This year, Taiwan has passed the first marriage equality act. It also marks the 25th anniversary of the first Pride march in Asia, which took place in Manila as a commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the...
PRESS RELEASE: Mr. Gay World 2019 Joins Pinoy Crew in Amsterdam Canal Pride
The Filipino LGBT Europe is proud to announce the participation of Mr. Gay World 2019 winner Janjep Carlos during the Amsterdam Pride event as one of our Ambassadors of Love. We believe that Carlos’s presence during the event will encourage and inspire Filipino LGBTs...
PRESS RELEASE: AMSTERDAM PRIDE 2019
BALANGAY Filipino LGBT Europe’s Participation to Amsterdam Canal Pride 2019 Press Release The anticipation is real. The energy is at its all-time high. Less than a month to go to the 2019 Amsterdam Canal Pride on August 3, all systems are go for the final...