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Cebu City will host the first Pasigarbo sa Pagkatawo this year on December 1-3. This will be a momentous event for the LGBTIQ community in Cebu and in the Visayas as this event potentially brings visibility to the community, something I have dreamed about to happen in Cebu, being a secret member of the community. Cebu may have an active LGBTIQ community but it is not something really felt. Perhaps, it might be because the LGBTQI's are more accepted here. The blogging communities in Cebu are also composed of LGBTIQ persons, myself included. But not all are out and mostly discreet. With the rising HIV cases reported in Cebu, there must be an event or series of events that will bring impetus to young LGBTIQ's who are searching for allies and understanding in the community. Yes, the stigma of being gay, lesbian, transgender is still there but here, I am hoping that this will be greatly reduced and that acceptance is more clearly seen with the presence of those who ca...

Thai Boys Love series, Together with me, has done what other Asian BL series have failed to do. The directors and producers have probably listened to the concerns of BL audience, whose main sentiment is the lack of passion of M2M romantic couples who are also the leads in the series. When I mean the lack of passion, it means the lack of kissing parts. Some BL series are even devoid of that scene, making the watchers and audience think that they have been fooled.  Lately, watching Boy's Love (BL) series has been a pastime. But when I have come to observe the number of reach and audience of this kind of industry, I even think that there's a good potential for producers to capitalize this industry. The marketing side of me has seen the opportunity that this kind of industry brings in thanks to social media. The fans can go crazy watching 2 boys being intimate with each other. Others dismiss it as something bromantic but then there are many now who are hoping that th...

Bangtan Boys has formally announced its September comeback through a series of videos titled "Love Yourself Highlight Reels." The boys utilized their acting chops alongside young actresses that are reportedly trainees and idols from other Kpop groups and entertainment agencies in South Korea. Prior to the highlight reels, BigHit through its official Twitter and Instagram accounts released teaser posters of Love Yourself concept, giving the ARMY's ideas and glimpses of what to expect during the BTS comeback on September. Analytical ARMY's have also imparted their theories about the Love Yourself concept. Are your ready for BTS September comeback?