“That Philippine gay culture exists is an insight not very difficult to arrive at.
Years, or perhaps decades ago, there was also a popular notion among some people which associates members of the LGBTQIA+ community with a stereotypical career or job position as parloristas or hairdressers. When asked, “What is it like to be a part of the LGBTQIA+ community in the Philippines nowadays?,” Lhouric Medina-who identifies himself as a gay person-said more opportunities have opened up for members of the communities now compared to how it was years ago.īefore, according to Medina, members of the LGBTQIA+ including “crossdressers”-persons who like to wear clothing and accessories associated with the opposite sex-were given limited opportunities when applying for a job. More opportunities for LGBTQIA+ individuals They also shared more stories about the history of the community where they belong, the significance of Pride Month in their lives, the struggles still experienced by many of them, and how they try to live through it. Photo courtesy of Raphael Renter via Unsplash.Īhead of the Pride Month, in this article, talked with some members of the LGBTQIA+ community and asked them to share their thoughts on what is it like to be a member of the community in the Philippines nowadays. A member of the LGBTQ+ community in Stuttgart, Deutschland waves a rainbow flag.
