Goodbye Bading!

I read this tweet from Jonas Bagas: "Happy New Year! Ang magpaputok ng Goodbye Bading, suuupooot!!! Joke lang. Lol."

"Goodbye Bading"?!

What is that? A firework? I really thought that is was just a joke but it's not. "Goodbye Bading" is real.  Filipinos are creative and are well known for their sense of humor but come to think of it. This is not FUNNY.

This is a form of DISCRIMINATION against gay people. "Goodbye Bading" is not a good name to be given for a firework. Why not "Goodbye Malas"? Unless these people thinks that the word BADING (Gay) is synonymous to MALAS (Jinx) or better yet a believer of the idea that gays are "salot sa lipunan" (pest in the society). People are sometimes insensitive. 

This firework costs Php. 1,500.00. Why not place your 1500 in your wallet to attract more good luck for this year instead of buying this stupidly named firework.

Below is a news I found about how LGBT people like me reacted about "Goodbye Bading":

Source: http://www.bomboradyo.com/news/latest-news/90839-goodbye-bading-na-paputok-inalmahan-ng-mga-nasa-third-sex

'Goodbye Bading' na paputok, inalmahan ng mga nasa third sex 
Thursday, 29 December 2011 07:28Umalma ngayon ang grupong tagapagtaguyod ng karapatan ng mga lesbian, gay, bisexual at transgender (LGBT) o kilala bilang grupong Ladlad matapos gamitin sa pangalan ng isang paputok ang “Goodbye Bading.”


Ayon sa pahayag ng grupo, masyadong offensive sa mga katulad nilang nasa third sex ang naturang tawag sa isang mapaminsalang paputok.


Humingi na rin sila ng tulong sa PNP para hulihin ang mga nagtitinda at gumagawa nito, matapos malamang isa sa mga illegal firecrackers ang nasabing produkto.
Sinasabing P1,500 ang presyo ng Goodbye Bading kaya kakaunti lamang ang nagtitinda nito sa mga karaniwang firecracker stand.

And just a correction, can everyone please do not refer to the LGBT people as 3rd sex because there is no such thing. We only have a diverse gender identity. That's too much negativity to start the year.

For my fellow LGBT individual who felt discrimination in their lives, here is a song for us. Happy New Year!

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Coming Out on Christmas Day - London Gay Men's Chorus

Coming Out on Christmas Day

(To the tune of "Hark the Herald Angels Sing")

I intend to drop a bomb,

On my dear old dad and mom.

For this year, without a doubt,

Is the Christmas I come out.

First I'll get their full attention.

Then I'll drop a subtle mention

"Lovely tree, and by the way,

Some of my closest friends are gay."

That should do the job OK,

When I come out on Christmas Day.

Oh say can you see it now?

Watch my parents have a cow.

Or perhaps, if fate is kind,

They'll insist that they don't mind.

Then they'll say "We always guessed,

After all, look how you're dressed.

Seven earrings in each ear?

We're not quite that dense, my dear."

They'll be talking, anyway,

When I come out on Christmas Day.

Coming out to everyone

Makes the winter doldrums fun.

It's a noble thing to do.

Why don't you come on out too?

Make a choice, damn consequence.

Lift your voice, get off the fence.

Shout it from the highest roof

Gay is great, and you're the proof.

Make this Christmas bright and gay.

Come on out on Christmas Day.

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Mplus Thailand: Animation for Transgender HIV/AIDS Outreach and Prevention with English Subtitles

Based on the interview data of a significant transgender population in Chiang Mai, Mplus+ decided to produce an animation that empowers transgender individuals to negotiate condom use with their partners. This animation was piloted with the target population and the feedback was positive. More importantly, as an animation that is made exclusively for transgenders, the narrative itself resonates with transgenders lifeworlds and provides a catalyst for informed discussion in Mplus+s outreach to this population that goes beyond simply advocating condom use. It is about raising awareness and self esteem.

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Vangie: The Pinoy Siri for iPhone

This is a funny video I found in facebook this morning and I can't help myself from laughing.

Introducing Vangie: The Pinoy Virtual Assistant.

"Vangie text Jhobert I'm gonna be 30 mins late." VANGIE: "Here is ur msg: DER N U? L8 PO ME. SORI POHWWZ MWAH 2x TSUP 2x LOLOLZAJEJEJEJEJE" :)

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My New Hobby: Veil Poi Dancing

Call me an amateur, but this new found hobby just made me win the "Best Male Star of the Night" in our company Christmas Party and is one of the performances that gave an audience impact (though based on the presentation, all of our team's performers gave their best and were well applaud by the audience). The funny thing here is that when I first started practicing my Poi Dancing, I always hit my head and my balls and that really hurts a lot. But after my performance in our Christmas Presentation, everything paid off. 

Unfortunately, since the file of our team's performance is too large, I can't upload it in youtube nor here in blogger so I uploaded some pictures here. The picture shown above shows how I used both Poi Dancing and a Yoga Pose. I am now forced to do yoga once again in order to be more flexible and fit in doing my Veil Poi dancing. I chose to do Veil Poi Dancing instead of the Fire Poi Dancing because Veil Poi Dancing can utilize my skills in contemporary dancing since I am not so into modern dancing, and the movement of the veil is more visually aesthetic. Based on the videos I watched, Veil Poi Dancing can also be used hand-in-hand with belly dancing. With or with out combination with other dances,Veil Poi Dancing still requires rhythm and good body coordination specially the hands and the torso. 

Veil Poi Dancing is now one of my cardio exercise since I gained weight after 6 months of not going to the gym, next to jogging. 

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Condom Myths

I got this post from Facebook in one of my FB groups:

CONDOM MYTH's:

1. Condoms don't work very well. [False statement]
If used consistently and correctly, condoms are effective in preventing the transmission of STIs including HIV.

2. The male condom can come off and get lost inside. [False statement]
If put on correctly, a male condom is very unlikely to come off. Even if it does, it can be removed with the fingers, it can not 'get lost'.

3. Most condoms are too small. [False statement]
The latex used to make condoms is very flexible and can stretch to several times the size of even the biggest penis!

4. Using two condoms at the same time offers greater protection. [False statement]
Using two condoms at the same time creates greater friction during sex, which may result in the condoms breaking or slipping off. Only one condom should be used at a time.

5. The HIV Virus is so small that it can pass through the condom. [False statement]
Tests have shown that neither semen nor HIV can pass through the material used in making condoms.

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‎"Rainbow Run: A Colorful Run to Finish"



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Run with an Open Mind and an Open Heart Express yourself regardless of your Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity In a celebration of Equality, Individuality and Diversity Join! Rainbow Run – A Colorful Run To The Finish 5:30AM Sunday 29 January 2012 Come in your most creative running ensemble and be up for Special Awards; “Most Original Runner” “Most Fasyon” “Pinakamagandang Hayop sa Balat ng Lupa” Take Home Limited Edition Premium Items This is not just a run. It’s a statement. It’s taking a stand. It’s choosing to accept who you are – With every step, With those who share the same Open mind and open hearts Registration Fees: 3K – PHP 450 5K – PHP 550 10K – PHP 650 ONSITE Registration Venues: ROX - Bonifacio High Street, Taguig City, Fridays- Saturdays Royal Sporting House - Level 2, Glorietta 4, Makati City Royal Sporting House - Level 2, Padre Faura Wing, Robinson's Place, Manila Reebok - Level 2, Festival Supermall, Muntinlupa City Reebok - Upper Ground Floor, SM Megamall Building A, Pasig City Reebok - Level 2 , Trinoma Mall, Quezon City Daily Registrations: November 25, 2011 - January 15, 2012 Register Online through http://www.pepsquadevents.com/ Race Kits will be delivered on or before January 27, 2012 Pep Squad Events and Marketing Services, Inc. Unit 304 Citiland III, VA Rufino St. Legaspi Village Quezon City 5197010/5198980 Ladlad Partylist Headquarters Unit 3-C, 4K Plaza 677 Shaw Boulevard Kapitolyo, pasig City 5848029See More

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