By Elton Lugay I recently watched the video interview of Toni Gonzaga with stylists Renee Salud and Ricky Reyes, where they discussed same-sex marriage in the Philippines. I want to share my thoughts on this important issue with kindness, respect, and a broader perspective. First, it’s important to acknowledge that both fashion designer Salud and […]
Sofronio Vasquez, winner of The Voice will headline two key shows in New York on July 19 and Los Angeles on October 11. He is the first Filipino, and first Asian, to walk away with the title in NBC’s reality TV singing competition. Vasquez stopped tracks and made history. He performed in two Philippine Independence […]
By Womankind Common Myths About gender-based violence (GBV) in LGBTQ+ Relationships Myth #1: Domestic violence and intimate partner violence mostly occur in heterosexual relationships. Fact: LGBTQ+ communities experience the same or higher rates of intimate partner violence (IPV) and sexual assault compared to heterosexual communities. Some stats: Gender-based violence affects all communities regardless of sexual orientation or […]