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No Longer a Virgin: My First Pride March

December 12th, 2008

I am no longer a virgin.

Last weekend, I happily gave up my virginity and marched through the streets of Manila!  Yes, I am no longer a Pride March virgin.  And yes, I used to be.

Believe it or not, the 2008 Manila Pride March was the first for me.  I came out in 2005, but I did not really get the chance to join any Pride March at all.  Either I did not have the time to join or I did not want to join.

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I did not want to join. I was scared of having my face plastered all over the news.  I was scared of what might come my way after the march.  I was scared that my friends of old would see me and judge me.

I did not have the time (or deliberately planned out-of-town trips to coincide with the Pride March schedule). I did not want to march under the sweltering heat of the sun.  I did not want my B Club shoes (Yes, chipangga ito!) to get all dirty and worn out.  I did not want to have sweat as an accessory.

I would sleep all afternoon till night and then wake up at about 1am then head to Malate. Bed.  That was Manila Pride for me.

Until last weekend.

Months before the 2008 Manila Pride March, I already decided that I would join and that nothing was gonna stop me from joining!  And so began my journey towards my Pride March devirginization.  Together with the Rainbow Bloggers Philippines, I planned the LGBT Bloggers Night at Red Box (thanks again, Red Box!).  And because there was an LGBT bloggers contingent at this year’s march, I knew that I had a place!

Enter: Rainbow Bloggers and Friends.
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Surviving the 2008 Manila Pride March

December 6th, 2008

I got this from the organizers of the 2008 Manila Pride March.  Since this would be my first time attending the parade and the festivities, the list below is definitely a big help!  So go read on while I prepare myself for a long day ahead (need to go to Tutuban to get the tarpaulin and to Legarda to get the balloons this morning)!

Enjoy, and see you all later!

The 10 Commandments to Surviving the 2008 Manila Pride March

To ensure your utmost enjoyment, safety, security and the success of this year’s MANILA PRIDE March this Saturday, 6 December 2008, please be reminded of the following:

1. Thou shall be fabulous! Come in a fairy and/or fantasy inspired costume and win Belo Gift Checks among other exciting prizes! We’re giving away almost Php 20,000 worth of items/privileges for this award alone.

2. Thou shall be happy! This is a celebration of diversity. Let’s all live, love and unite with Pride.

3. Thou shall bring your camera. The memories will surely last you a lifetime. Also, you may participate in our Photo contest. For more info, visit www.manilapride2008.com.

4. Thou shall bring a bottle of water. Can’t fit a bottle in your purse? Worry not! We will have booths that will sell them.

5. Thou shall bring an umbrella. In as much as we want to, we can’t give everyone sun block, umbrellas or Belo facials after the Parade.

6. Thou shall bring extra clothing. A costume change will make you feel and look fresh.

7. Thou shall mind your belongings at all times (i.e. cell phones, wallets etc.)

8. Thou shall wear comfortable walking shoes. Stilettos are optional.

9. Thou shall bring rainbow flags and show your unity!

10. Thou shall invite your friends, lovers, exes, frenemies, debtors, ninangs, pets and family to join this event. This event is not only for LGBT’s but those who value diversity and equality, as well.

As with any large endeavor, this could not have been possible without sponsors and your support. Especially since we are making the day’s events free and accessible to everyone. We will have donation boxes in Orosa St. so don’t forget to bring some cash (checks, jewelry, property titles are fine, too). Your contributions will not only benefit the 2008 Manila Pride March but will also help sustain the work of Task Force Pride (TFP) Philippines. Thank you and see you all next year!

 
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Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao,PRIDE NA!

December 4th, 2008

In what is being anticipated as an historic first, events celebrating Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Pride will happen simultaneously on 6 December 2008, in Luzon (Manila), Visayas (Cebu) and Mindanao (Lanao), making this year’s LGBT Pride festivities nationwide.

In Manila, the 2008 Manila Pride March is expected to turn the streets of Malate into one big Pride festival starting with a Parade at 3 pm, a Program and Pageant (Miss Queen Philippines 2008) at 5 pm and a street Party along Ma. Orosa St. from 10 pm onwards.

In Cebu, the Visayas Pride Network, a network of LGBT organizations and individuals promoting LGBT human rights, is gearing up for the first ever Pride Day in the Queen City of the South. To join and for more information, visit the Visayas Pride Network website here.

In Lanao, the Gays, Bisexuals and Transgenders United for Peace and Solidarity (GUPS), will celebrate LGBT Pride by conducting a reflexology and therapeutic massage training for Mindanao LGBTs on 6-7 December 2008. As part of the training, participants will offer free foot reflexology, foot spa and back and head massages to NGO workers on Dec. 8 and 9. To join and for more information, visit the GUPS website here.

Live, love and unite with Pride. Join this year’s celebration of LGBT Pride in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao!

via: PinayTG

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