By: Ella Mae Oscillada
Photos by: Eloi Igni
The APC Bahaghari Organization held a gender and sexuality seminar last August 28, 2019. The goal was to promote a safe and inclusive space for the community to be enlightened about Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE).
Mairy Caila Tibayan, President of an LGBTQ+ Organization in the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) called PUP Kasarianlan, and King Zeus Cruz, the Internal Vice President, were invited as the guest speakers.
Gabuat also said that they are planning to have more educational discussions and focused group discussions (FGDs) about timely and relevant topics.
“This is the first step in achieving our goals. We realized that the provision of safe and inclusive spaces is simple, yet a lot of people can't provide it because they lack the understanding of what SOGIE really is. The more we try exerting effort in knowing and understanding SOGIE – and the myths and stigma against it – the more we realize that giving safe spaces to this community is a huge help.”
