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April 28, 2009
April 20, 2009
Article 92 of the Military Criminal Act is unconstitutional!
The Constitutional Court of Korea must accommodate the military court's request for a legal judgment on the unconstitutionality of Article 92 of the Military Criminal Act!
Article 92 of the Military Criminal Act: "Those who have engaged in sodomy and/or other indecent act shall be imprisoned for 1 year or less"
In August 2008, the Normal Military Court of the 22nd Infantry Division of the Korean Army requested the Constitutional Court for a legal judgment on the unconstitutionality of Article...
April 1, 2009
Hanggang Dito na Lamang at Maraming Salamat: Term Ender
De La Salle University’s 3rd Term for School Year 2008-2009 is not yet over but I would like to create my term ender article as early as now. I might not have the time when the finals week comes in and I have to review for two (2) comprehensive final examination in Microbiology and Cell Biology (tough ones I have for this term).
I felt so awkward when I went back to school. Siyempre I had to adjust from being an employee back to being a student again. There was even a time when I wanted to return...
March 24, 2009
Pope's visit to Cameroon raises questions about gay and lesbian rights
Source: http://www.fridae.com/newsfeatures/article.php?articleid=2430&viewarticle=1&searchtype=all
March 24, 2009
Pope's visit to Cameroon raises questions about gay and lesbian rights
By Amnesty International
Since the Holy See had said that it advocates against criminal penalties against homosexual persons, Amnesty International attempted to engage the Pope while on his first pilgrimage to Africa.
On his first trip to Africa last week, Pope Benedict XVI visits Cameroon, a...
March 10, 2009
Philippines Ends Ban on Gays in Military
Source:
http://www.365gay.com/news/philippines-ends-ban-on-gays-in-military/
(Manila) The Philippines has become the second country in a week to officially end the ban on gays serving in the military.
The Armed Forces of the Philippines said that the decision shows the military has a zero tolerance for discrimination among its ranks. But it also warned that despite allowing gays to serve openly, overt homosexual behavior will still not be tolerated.
“Once inside the organization, they have to...
March 5, 2009
An Assault and Insult To My Ethnicity
I came accross with this e-mail in one of my e-group which I find very insulting to the Kapampangans like me. The message goes something like this:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/downe/
Common Signs Nga Mga Kapampangan (Except yung Konting Matitino)
Wed Mar 4, 2009 5:36 pm
1. Nangunguna sa kalaswaan
2. Nagunguna sa nakawan (pati susi papaduplicate), maski brief ipapanakaw or
nanakawin
3. Nagunguna sa bentahan droga
4. Nangunguna sa mga pampatulog at set ups
5. Baligtad underwear pag may operations.
6....
February 22, 2009
Forum urges Asia to decriminalise homosexuality
AFP - Saturday, February 21
(Source: http://ph.news.yahoo.com/afp/20090221/tls-hongkong-health-aids-asia-aeafa1b.html)
HONG KONG (AFP) - - A three-day forum in Hong Kong on a growing HIV/AIDS epidemic in Asia ended Friday with delegates calling for countries in the region to follow China's lead in decriminalising homosexuality
Beijing's decision in 2001 had helped to minimise the spread of HIV/AIDS in China, Zhen Li, from the Tong Zhi awareness group, told the forum.
"Between 2005 and 2008 China...
February 11, 2009
Ang Paghihirap ng Bayan Ni Juan
Minsan, ako’y naglalakad sa kahabaan ng Taft Avenue sa Pasay. Napansin ko ang mga tahanan na nakahelera sa gilid ng kalsada. Sadyang makulay ang mga bahay na nito kahit dikit dikit. May asul, may pink, at may berde. Sadyang napakatingkad ng mga pinturang ginamit. Katabi ng mga nasabing bahay ay mga nagtataasang gusali at isang primyadong paaralan. Ako’y naengganyong silipin kung sino sino ang mga nakatira dito. Nagulat ako sa aking napagmasdan. Ito pala ay isang squatters area. Sinubukan kong umakyat...
February 10, 2009
February 9, 2009
GANTI
"Ganti"Mag-iika anim na ng gabi. Tanaw mula sa bintana ng silid aralan ang paglubog ng araw. Handa na ang mga gamit ng mga bata at nakaimpake rin ang kanilang mga aklat at kwaderno. Biglang tumunog ang bell ng paaralan na naghuhudyat na tapos na ang klase para sa araw na ito.“Children, tapos na ang klase! and remember! Be happy!” at nagpaalam na si Divina sa mga bata.Isa-isang nagsilabas ng kwarto ang mga bata. Uuwi na rin sana si Divina ng may napansin siyang nakaabang sa kanya sa pinto ng kanilang silid.Namumukhaan ito ni Divina. Si Terry, ang kanyang nakatatandang kapatid. Maglalakad si Divina...
February 8, 2009
February 3, 2009
January 30, 2009
New US President commits to further LGBT rights
Newly sworn-in US President Barack Obama commits to oppose a constitutional ban on same-sex marriage, support full civil unions and federal rights of same-sex couples, expand adoption rights, fight workplace discrimination among others.
New President Barack Obama called for a 'new era of responsibility' as he took the oath of office as the United States’ 44th president – and first African-American president in the country's history.
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In his 20-minute inaugural address, the new president...
January 29, 2009
Lesbian to be Iceland's First Female PM
(From: http://news.aol.com/article/icelands-next-leader-is-openly-gay-woman/320430)
REYKJAVIK, Iceland (Jan. 28) - Iceland's next leader will be an openly gay former flight attendant who parlayed her experience as a union organizer into a decades-long political career.
Both parties forming Iceland's new coalition government support the appointment of Johanna Sigurdardottir, the island nation's 66-year-old social affairs minister, as Iceland's interim prime minister.
"Now we need a strong government...
January 25, 2009
Kung Hei Fat Choi
The Rabbit (1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999) can look forward to a better in 2009 Year of the Ox because of the number of stars of relationships shining on him in the year of the Ox. After going through many changes like reunions, separations, heated arguments and changing jobs, things will be more stable and favorable for him.
The star of Harmony Yue De symbolizes excellent human relationships and it can turn dangers into opportunities. This means that the Rabbit will be having...
January 24, 2009
MILK
Another MUST SEE MOVIE. Although it is not in the Philippine setting, I am sure that we will be able to learn a lot form this film. Again, fighting for what we think is right is the main purpose why social activism for gender equality exist in our country. The same concept is seen in the film. Despite being oppressed because of social deviancy doesn't mean you have to stop believing in what you think is right! We must continue in our journey for equal rights because what we're asking are not special...
January 23, 2009
The Thank You Girls
"You'll feel more at home here than in any previous drag-queen movie. If you don't, you'll laugh, you'll gasp, you may even hurl. But you'll come out a better person." - Vancouver International Film Festival
SYNOPSIS:
"The 'Thank You' Girls" is a Visayan film with a gay lingo twist. (with subtitles)
Tired of losing in all the beauty competitions in Davao City, six dysfunctional gay beauty pageant veterans decide to travel north to Cagayan de Oro City, in the island of Mindanao, with a mission...
January 3, 2009
My 2009 Horoscope and Personal Blahs
Last week, before ending the year, I talked with a friend of mine whose view is quite different. He's the type of gay who wouldn't engage in rallies againts discrimination. His statements are somewhat discouraging me to stop what I am doing because I dont have a future in it since this country is not ready to face the reality that we do exist. Although he's accepting the fact that we are JUST TOLERATED and he is contented with that kind of idea and wouldn't care more if we will be accepted or not....
