The Cordillera region's macho culture still represents a cultural barrier to the anti-discrimination campaign of Pride advocates.
BAGUIO, Philippines — The country’s summer capital offers a “welcoming environment” for LGBTQ+ folk, but discrimination in workplaces and schools still discourage full expression of identity, according to representatives of the community.
“While there exists a generational gap in the appreciation of LGBTQ+ culture, the number of students in the city affects their acceptance,” Vergara said. Javier said they established Planet G not only as a business but mainly to support talents and to develop and recognize the LGBTQ+ community. He cited prohibitions on cross-dressing and other forms of expression in educational institutions. In the workplace, it is not much about the pay and benefits but rather about how LGBTQ+ are treated, especially in jobs perceived as masculine.
“Baguio may appear safe but there is still numerous times that [we] experience microaggressions,” she said.
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