Speed.
Sorbetes.
MANILA PRIDE MARCH 2012. There is a huge celebration and walk for anti-discrimination and equality for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community last December 8 at Makati.
With the theme of “Sari-Sali: Pride and Action,” thousands of participants as well as known organizations for LGBT participated in the said event.
The aim of the Pride March is not just to strengthen the cohesiveness among LGBT groups, organizations and the community itself, but also to credit the participation of non-LGBT groups, which are also for gender equality.
The large participation in this year’s Pride March is noticeable. The march started at the Makati City Hall, with participants, giving Metro Manila a colorful highlight - with balloons, flamboyant costumes, confetti, placards with pro-LGBT slogans and giant rainbow flag - the known symbol of the LGBT community.
The crowd, with a wide range of age groups, graced the streets of Makati with pride and with no major hitches. As with any issue, there are moralists, although not that noticeable. Like the pro-LGBT groups, there were carrying placards as well, with statements like, “Ang nilikha ng Diyos ay lalaki at babae, hindi bakla at tomboy, Genesis 1: 27.”
The Metro Manila Gay Pride March has been held for 18 years now, making it the oldest in Asia. The first Philippine Gay Pride March was held on June 26, 1994, organized by ProGay Philippines and Metropolitan Community Church, in Quezon City.
MANILA PRIDE MARCH. Portraits of two strangers from the recently concluded Manila Pride March for LGBT last December 8.
Simbang Gabi.
Quiapo in Panoramic View (2012).
Apocalypse (2012).
PRAY FOR THE PHILIPPINES. Thoughts and prayers go out to the flood victims throughout the country. Keep safe, fam.
San Agustin Museum (2012).
Kalayaan (2012).
CINEMALAYA OPENING NIGHT.
I went to Cultural Center of the Philippines yesterday to attend the opening night of the 8th Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival. For the record, there were a lot of people. There were actors and directors present, too.
Babae sa Breakwater, a film by the late Mario O’Hara, opens the eight installment of the festival.
The festival, which also serves as a competition for both new and established directors and film makers, has the categories of New Breed full length feature and the Short feature for new directors while the Directors’ Showcase category is for the established directors of the local film industry.
Prominent director and actress, Laurice Guillen, was present at the Festival’s opening night.
The festival will run from July 20 to 29. For more information about screening dates and schedules, visit Cinemalaya’s website here.
Empty Theater (2012). Main Theater, Cultural Center of the Philippines.
Hardwork (2012).
