June 07, 2023
Into the streets, marching in rainbows with pride
Baguio Pride goes way back in the year 2006. Yet, its first lacked the hue their flag exudes. In June of that year, the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) group donned the pride month, clothed in all black with a rainbow paint on their faces. This, in their way, was to protest against political killings and series of violations of their civil and political rights.
June 07, 2023
​LGBTQ+ group welcomes committee approval of SOGIESC bill
by Jerson Kent Danao
The Northern Luzon Pride (NLP), in a statement, said that the approval of the Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE) bill of the technical working group of the House of Representatives (HP) is “a step closer towards more tolerance, inclusivity and acceptance”, June 4.
The House Committee on Women and gender equality consolidated House Bills No. 222, 460, 3418, 3702, 4277, 5551, 6003 & 7036. These similar bills seek to prohibit discrimination based on one’s SOGIE.
June 07, 2023
A Waiting Game: Five Years and Counting
by Kyla Claire Abawag
​The recent disappearance of indigenous people’s rights activists Dexter Capuyan and Gene Roz "Bazoo" De Jesus. The trumped-up charges of rebellion against the #NothernLuzon7, and the eight Baguio students victimized by Dumanon Makitongtong. I could go on about how political persecution is a growing problem in the North. One victim is already too many. This who were recently visited in their homes through the "Dumanon Makitongtong," is just a growing problem these students and activists are experiencing in the fight for what is right which highly endangers their lives.
June 07, 2023
The LGBTQIA+ community still suffers different kinds of discrimination to this day. From public places to even inside their homes. And so, the fight for equal rights continues.
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In the year 2000, the Anti-Discrimination Bill, or the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Expression (SOGIE) Equality Bill, was proposed in Congress. A bill that aims to end gender-based discrimination.
June 07, 2023
​Baguio universities oppose tuition hike
by Liane Bachini
Students from different universities in Baguio City, along with the National Union of Students of the Philippines (NUSP) Cordillera, expressed their concerns over the Tuition and Other Fees Increase (TOFI) of Cordillera schools for the academic year 2023-2024, June 2.
June 07, 2023
Controversial or Normal: Weighing Ms Baguio 2023’s answer
by Geronne Abad
​Opinions were polarized during the Top 5 Q&A portion of the Miss Universe Philippines 2023 when Baguio’s Krishnah Marie Gravidez answered the question about allowing transwomen to participate in women’s sports events.