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Geena Rocero takes the UN beyond binary borders

Posted on July 19, 2019July 19, 2019
Sofia Santelices

Geena Rocero, a transgender Filipino-American supermodel, TED speaker, and founder of trans-focused and trans-specific production company Gender Proud, made history along with other international leaders at the first ever High…

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TSU is proof dress codes shouldn’t hinder trans students from graduating

Posted on June 18, 2019
Jacqueline Arias

Every school and university that have strict dress codes, take note! Tarlac State University allowed its transgender students to receive their diplomas while wearing dresses and barongs.

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Makeup artist Min Ortiz believes drag is for everyone

Posted on June 14, 2019June 25, 2019
Jacqueline Arias

Drag is not a new concept here in the Philippines. Historical accounts of crossdressing men could be traced in pre-colonial times. I guess you could thank the international popularity of…

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Gillette comes out with another woke AF ad

Posted on May 27, 2019May 27, 2019
B. del Rio

Gillette’s ad and marketing team is really out there, showing others how it’s done. After their ad highlighting toxic masculinity, the brand has again come up with a new advertisement…

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Transwomen are women too, don’t exclude them from Women’s Month

Posted on March 15, 2019
Jacqueline Arias

Let us reiterate that Women’s Month is to empower all women regardless of their class, color, creed, or their sexual orientation—that includes transwomen. During International Women’s Day last March 8, many included…

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Let’s get one thing straight: Alyssa Milano isn’t trans, POC, or a minority

Posted on March 11, 2019March 11, 2019
Jacqueline Arias

Do you ever read a tweet five times to make sure that you’re understanding it right? That’s what I did when I read actress Alyssa Milano’s tweet about being trans,…

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The transphobia towards Angela Ponce is saddening

Posted on December 17, 2018December 18, 2018
Jacqueline Arias

Weeks before the Miss Universe pageant even began, the transphobic comments started pouring in like crazy.

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Stop fetishizing trans women, and start treating them with respect

Posted on November 24, 2018
B. del Rio

If you follow beauty vlogger Nikita Dragun, you know that she’s transgender and proud of it. Recently, she shared a personal story on her YouTube channel about an unfortunate incident…

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Dear Victoria’s Secret, trans models do belong in your fashion show

Posted on November 12, 2018November 12, 2018
B. del Rio

The much-awaited Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show has just concluded, and though we celebrate some things, like our our very own homegrown talent Kelsey Meritt’s first walk on the show, as…

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I think the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show needs a makeover

Posted on November 10, 2018November 12, 2018
Tisha Ramirez

View this post on Instagram The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show came home to New York tonight, and in addition to its signature lingerie and elaborate angel wings, the show included…

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Geena Rocero takes the UN beyond binary borders

TSU is proof dress codes shouldn’t hinder trans students from graduating

Makeup artist Min Ortiz believes drag is for everyone

Gillette comes out with another woke AF ad

Transwomen are women too, don’t exclude them from Women’s Month

Let’s get one thing straight: Alyssa Milano isn’t trans, POC, or a minority

The transphobia towards Angela Ponce is saddening

Stop fetishizing trans women, and start treating them with respect

Dear Victoria’s Secret, trans models do belong in your fashion show

I think the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show needs a makeover

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