UP Babaylan

Being LGBT in ASIA

2014-06-11T14:33:00.000+08:00

STORIES OF BEING ME: Friends and allies, let us all commemorate this year's International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia by attending this screening of several short films that deal with the lives, issues and challenges of LGBT people across Asia. We hope to see you all at the UP Film Center tomorrow 16 May (Friday) 5:30PM. This fabulous rainbow event is free and open to the public, so bring your friends and share this message to as many people as you can. Kitakits!

B/Proud featuring Perci Cendaña of UP Babaylan

2014-06-11T14:17:00.000+08:00

Featured in this Pride Month special from Bench/ (http://bit.ly/BenchPrideMonthSpecial) is our very own alumnus, former Punong Babaylan (AY 1994-95), the very first openly gay USC Chair, and now National Youth Commissioner Perci Cendaña.

Also featured in the special are our friends at the Ateneo Dollhouse and Alex Castro from the Proud to be LGBT Campaign.

Happy Pride!

#100HappyGays

"You can’t deny the strength in numbers—strength necessary for a war that’s surprisingly still fought today. When Philippine church and state think homosexuality can be suppressed and many Filipinos consider it a joke, it helps to present a reality that’s clear, vivid, and as solid as the number 100.

The B/PROUD campaign was born from this need to overpower narrow-mindedness and empower the fearful and restrained. B/BLOG gathered 100 LGBT folk across Manila’s ambitious new crop of establishments to show queer society out, about, and standing dignified with a rising city."

Remembering Stonewall

2014-06-10T14:18:00.000+08:00

Remembering Stonewall

Many LGBT Pride celebrations around the world are observed in June in commemoration of the Stonewall Riots during the end of June in 1969.

read more about the Stonewall Riots and the history of the LGBT civil rights movement here:
http://www.civilrights.org/archives/2009/06/449-stonewall.html

3rd National LGBT Students' Network Conference

2014-06-09T14:20:00.000+08:00

Forging bonds with other student LGBT organizations during last weekend's 3rd National LGBT Students Network Conference sponsored by our alumni arm, Babaylanes Incorporated. The participating organizations were Bicol University's MAGENTA, DLSU-College of St. Benilde's Beehive, PLM Propaganda, UP Babaylan, UP Manila-PGH's One's True Nature, and Western Mindanao State University's Lakandiwa.

#GenderProud - Conversations with Geena Rocero

2014-05-28T14:23:00.000+08:00

Photo op with Geena Rocero during the "#GenderProud: Conversations with Geena Rocero" talk at the University of the Philippines Center for Women's Studies — with Meggan Evangelista, Eric Julian Manalastas, Hender Gercio, Dindi Tan, Rod Singh, Rhyan Regondola, Geena Rocero, Trixie Ugaddan, Pat Bringas and Nicky H. Castillo.

Milk Day

2014-05-22T14:25:00.000+08:00

"If a bullet should enter my brain, let that bullet shatter every closet door."

- Harvey Bernard Milk

May 22 is Harvey Milk's birthday. Get to know him a little better by reading this: "ON HARVEY MILK DAY, 15 LESSER-KNOWN REASONS WHY THE GAY RIGHTS ICON IS WORTH CELEBRATING"

http://www.bustle.com/articles/25372-on-harvey-milk-day-15-lesser-known-reasons-why-the-gay-rights-icon-is-worth-celebrating

IDAHOT 2014

2014-05-17T14:26:00.000+08:00

UP BABAYLAN joins the rest of the world in celebrating the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia today, 17th of May. On this day in particular, we encourage everyone to increase awareness, add to the discourse, and campaign for the acceptance of our family, friends and colleagues, whatever their orientation or gender identity/expression. It is our sincerest hope that today -- and every day forward -- everyone freely enjoys the human experience of loving and living, without the shadow of fear or stigma.

Today let's celebrate love in its infinite permutations. Let's celebrate life in every color of the rainbow.

NOH8 Campaign in Manila

2014-05-15T14:28:00.000+08:00

Take a stand for EQUALITY!

The NO H8 Campaign will be finally here in Manila.
NO H8, just !

Become a part of the official #NOH8Worldwidemovement at BED Manila on SUNDAY, JUNE 1ST in MANILA, PHILIPPINES , brought to you by UP Babaylan!

click the link for the event details:https://www.facebook.com/events/762572883787800/?ref=48

UP Babaylan x University Student Council : UP PRIDE WEEK 2013

2013-06-20T22:21:00.000+08:00

UP Babaylan and USC
bring you

UP PRIDE WEEK 2013 : LIVE FREE. You're safe in UP!
#UPPrideWeek2013

All events are FREE and OPEN to the public! (^_^)

Line up of events:
JUNE 25 TUESDAY
Anong Pangalan Mo sa Gabi? Book Launch
UP Babaylan - Babaylanes Inc - UP CWS
AS Lobby 12nn

Ang Paglalantad presents: SOGI Exposed
Malcolm Theater 4pm

JUNE 26 WEDNESDAY
Pink Films
Faculty Center AVR 1pm

College Discussion Group on Anti-Discrimination Bill
UP Economics Towards Consciousness
Palma Hall 4pm

JUNE 27 THURSDAY
LIVE FREE : UP Pride March 2013
AS Steps - Academic Oval 4pm

Pride Run
UP Mountaineers
Academic Oval 6pm

JUNE 28 FRIDAY
Project Genderway : LGBT Fashion Show
Featuring MEGA Young Designers' Competition winners and UP Babaylan alumni - Renan Pacson and Mara Chua
UP ACTS and CSSPSC
AS Lobby 7pm

Register now and join us!
http://upbabaylan.blogspot.com/2012/06/up-pride-march-online-registration.html

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https://www.facebook.com/upbabaylan

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https://www.facebook.com/UpPrideWeek

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UP Babaylan x DAKILA : Take Pride!

2013-06-19T21:29:00.000+08:00

Dakila celebrates with the LGBT community on this Month of Pride. UP Babaylan members Jill Tanaka, Yanna Carrion and Ron Angeles took part in the shoot DAKILA organized to celebrate Pride March. Check out more photos from the shoot here: TAKE PRIDE! Dont forget to like their page here: DAKILA

UP Babaylan : Pride Week 2013: Live Free. It's Safe in U.P.

2013-06-16T04:12:00.002+08:00

Pride Week 2013: Live Free. It's Safe in U.P.

Every June, it has been a tradition for the University Student Council, UP Babaylan, and other gender advocates, to come together and celebrate the annual Pride Week. For the past years, it has been organized to campaign for important legislations and policy proposals such as the Anti-Discrimination Bill that shall safeguard the rights of the LGBT Community. This year, the theme for the celebration is "Live Free. It's Safe in UP". We would like to project the University of the Philippines as a place that's safe for the LGBT Community and we would want to influence other institutions to do the same. Watch this video and find out more!

UP BABAYLAN : UP PRIDE WEEK CALENDAR

2013-06-16T03:35:00.002+08:00

The UP Babaylan and University Student Council

proudly gives you

Pride Week 2013: Live Free. It's Safe in U.P.
Every June, it has been a tradition for the University Student Council, UP Babaylan, and other gender advocates, to come together and celebrate the annual Pride Week. For the past years, it has been organized to campaign for important legislations and policy proposals such as the Anti-Discrimination Bill that shall safeguard the rights of the LGBT Community. This year, the theme for the celebration is "Live Free. It's Safe in UP". We would like to project the University of the Philippines as a place that's safe for the LGBT Community and we would want to influence other institutions to do the same.

Schedule of Events:
June 25
- Exhibit Launch at AS Lobby (12nn to 1pm)
- Ang Paglalantad Presents: SOGI Exposed at Malcolm Theater (4pm to 6pm)

June 26
- Film Showing at FC AVR (1pm to 3pm)
- College Discussion Group at Palma Hall (4pm to 6pm)

June 27
- Annual UP Pride March meet at AS Steps (4pm to 6pm)

June 28
- Project Genderway: An LGBT Fashion Show at AS Lobby (7pm to 9pm)

UP Babaylan x UP Center for Women's Studies : Abangan ang aming handog para sa UP Pride Week

2013-06-14T01:23:00.000+08:00

Abangan sa UP Pride Week ang paglulunsad ng isang bagong regalo ng UP Babaylan at UP Center for Women's Studies sa Unibersidad at sa Bayan.

UP Babaylan x AKSYON News5 : GAYS AT LESBIANS, OUT OF PLACE PA RIN?

2013-06-13T02:34:00.000+08:00

Jill Tanaka, UP Babaylan Treasurer, was interviewed for AKSYON News5's feature on the Pew Research Center publication about the Global Divide on Homosexuality. To watch the video, click HERE.

Read the full copy of the report here: The Global Divide on Homosexuality.

UP Babaylan would also like to take this opportunity to correct and inform all media practitioners, that the term "third sex", which was used by the reporter in this video, is not politically correct. LGBT (which stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) is the collective term that should be used when addressing the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community. Again, we thank you for bringing our cause to a wider audience. Let us work towards a more informed society, so that equality will soon be within the reach of the LGBT community. Thank you!

UP Babaylan Commemorates Philippine Independence Day

2013-06-12T21:13:00.001+08:00

Ngayong Araw ng ating Kalayaan, batid namin ang hiling ng tunay na kalayaan para sa lahat: malayang mamuhay sa sariling kasarian, malayang umibig kaninuman, at malayang magtakda ng sariling kinabukasan.

Maligayang Araw ng Kalayaan, Pilipinas!

UP Babaylan Welcomes the UP Diliman Freshman Students!

2013-06-09T23:03:00.000+08:00

UP Babaylan Summer Camp 2013

2013-05-27T23:46:00.000+08:00

UP Babaylan Summer Camp 2013 - Quiorikina Island

2013-05-20T23:04:00.000+08:00

UP Babaylan celebrates IDAHO 2013

2013-05-18T04:34:00.000+08:00

UP Babaylan continuing to live up to its commitment to forge bonds with allies and change the lives of every Filipino LGBT.

UP Babaylan : A Toast for IDAHO 2013.

2013-05-17T01:15:00.000+08:00

"Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious idiocy." - Martin Luther King, Jr.

The LGBT community has had much to celebrate in the last year. In the Philippines alone, Cebu, Angeles and Davao join a growing number of cities with anti-discrimination ordinances. Denmark, Uruguay, France, New Zealand and Brazil now accord the same marriage rights to same- and opposite-sex couples. Institutions both large and small have begun to take on LGBT-affirmative regulations. Just as policy has evolved to cater to the entire spectrum of society, so too has the discourse in public and private spheres. We are undeniably making steady progress toward a more informed and inclusive world.

University of the Philippines Babaylan, the premiere LGBT student organization of the UP system, takes pride in its legacy of educating to end hate and indifference. The last 20 years have been a journey with the UP community to end ignorance, foster discourse, and create a more humane, more just society for everyone.

We pledge to continue this legacy.

UP Babaylan is one with the LGBT community across cultures and borders in this festive commemoration of each new step taken and new victory won. But let us not rest on our laurels. Last year, our battle cry was for gender-sensitive policies in the places where we study and work. Our vision is to make every office and classroom a safe space for our LGBT brothers and sisters. We are making progress, but the trip is far from over.

Let us keep educating. Let us keep informing. Let us keep ending the hate. A safe, inclusive world might not be here yet, but now -- more than ever -- that dream is within reach.

Today we raise our glasses to thank our allies -- LGBT and straight alike -- for all their hard work, without which the last year's milestones would not have been possible. Let us toast to the victories we have earned, and the victories that we will earn in the coming year.

UP Babaylan

IDAHO 2013

UP Babaylan : Maligayang Araw ng mga Ina

2013-05-12T05:31:00.000+08:00

After receiving feedback about our Mother's Day post that featured Thomas Beatie and his partner, we have decided to remove it. We thank our friends and allies for pointing out how the poster's message could be interpreted as transphobic, and we sincerely apologize to our trans(men) followers who may have been offended by it. We have taken the said poster down in the spirit of respect and solidarity.

UP Babaylan x IDAHO Philippines : History of the Toast

2013-05-10T00:59:00.000+08:00

Wanna make history on May 17? Then join IDAHO Philippines as we toast against discrimination at 8pm, Cubao Expo! Get updates at www.facebook.com/idahoPH

UP Babaylan x IDAHO Philippines : What is IDAHO?

2013-05-09T20:38:00.003+08:00

Alam mo ba kung tungkol saan ang IDAHO? Alamin mo dito tapos tagay tayo sa May 17!

Like the page (www.facebook.com/idahoPH) to find out more about IDAHO Philippines.

UP Babaylan x IDAHO Philippines : Cities and Provinces with an Anti-Discrimination Ordinance

2013-05-09T00:58:00.000+08:00

Help us create more safe spaces. Share a toast with IDAHO Philippines on May 17, 8pm, Cubao Expo! Like our page to get updates: www.facebook.com/idahoPH

UP Babaylan X Take the Test feat. Mae Emmanuel

2013-05-02T01:20:00.000+08:00

"Wag basta basta maniwala sa mga sabi-sabi... alamin ang totoo. Hindi nakakatakot ang HIV... ang mas nakakatakot ay maling impormasyon and kawalan ng educasyon tungkol dito. Take The Test and KNOW YOUR STATUS! Be Worry-Free!"

P.S. Kudos to the covergirl, our beloved alumna Mae Emmanuel, a fierce advocate!