Filipino LGBT UK

Thank you, brave and proud siblings, for participating in this year's London Pride. We look forward to seeing you next year. Meanwhile, we hope we can arrange a meeting soon to organise our participation next year.

Filipino LGBT Europe Foundation chair Chris Sta Brigida Kopp meets Overseas Worker Welfare Administration Director Dindi Tan in Manila on Thursday, 12 October 2023

Concerns and welfare of Filipinos living overseas in particular the situation of undocumented elderly migrants and LGBTQIA+ persons has been discussed.

Foundation chair Sta Brigida Kopp highlighted the importance of having an inclusive policy towards all Filipino citizens including minority groups and alternative forms of families.

In recognition of the contribution of Filipinos working overseas, the Balikbayan Program was instituted under Republic Act 6768 allowing Filipinos and former Filipino nationals from non-visa countries to enter the Philippines visa free together with their foreign national spouse, children and/or parents.

In December 2021, during the height of covid-19 pandemic same-s*x marriage certificates issued by foreign states and governments were temporarily accepted by the Philippine Bureau of Immigration to prove family relations when travelling and entering the Philippines.

This temporary yet inclusive policy and development was welcomed warmly by Filipino LGBT Families living overseas. (Read more via this link: https://www.filipinolgbt.eu/2022/01/24/filipinos-and-foreign-spouses-with-same-s*x-marriage-temporarily-allowed-entry-to-ph/)

With the creation of the new Department of Migrant Workers, the Filipino LGBT Europe foundation is optimistic that more inclusive policies will be generated in the advancement and protection of all Filipinos living and working overseas regardless of their s*xual orientation and gender identities.

"At the age of 12-years-old Arnel saved his entire family during Super Typhoon Haiyan by swimming through the flood waters and finding a rope that allowed them to pull themselves to safety."

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🌈✨ Join us for Pride Without Borders: Celebrating the Q***r Filipino Migrant! 🇵🇭🌍

In honor of Pride Month, we proudly present a digital campaign that shines a spotlight on the vibrant stories and journeys of q***r Filipino migrants.

This campaign is not just about celebration; it's a commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Specifically, we support Goal 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls, and Goal 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries. Together, let's create a more inclusive and equal world. 🌍💪

Catch our Pride Without Borders series on YouTube today!

Pride Without Borders is in partnership with the University of the Philippines Centre for Women’s and Gender Studies, Filipino LGBT Europe, and PANTAY.

Are you and your partner divided over whether to renovate or relocate?
Are they desperate to freshen up your home and LOVE IT, whilst you want to LIST IT and move somewhere new?
If you’ve reached crunch point then perhaps TV’s top property duo can help!

If you would like to take advantage of Kirstie and Phil’s expertise in the world of renovation and property sales, contact our casting team now for more information and to receive an application form on [email protected]

We welcome applications from all communities across the UK and actively encourage applications from a wide range of diverse backgrounds. Applicants should also be aware that expressions of interest are not a guarantee in taking part.

RTRP will process your personal data in accordance with its privacy policy, which is available to view on request.

We want to hear from you: EU LGBTIQ survey is now open! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🇪🇺

Are you le***an, gay, bis*xual, trans, inters*x or q***r (LGBTIQ) living in Europe? The EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) has launched its EU-wide survey to capture the experiences, views and concerns of LGBTIQ people. The findings will drive policies to further protect and promote LGBTIQ people’s rights.

Participate in the survey here:

https://www.lgbtiqsurvey.eu/lgbtiq/?campaign_id=21&lang=eng_ENG

Join Bridging Divides’ first workshop exploring transgender identities and the ways in which individuals and communities can support transgender people.

TRANS: Sino kami?
Friday June 23, 6-7:30PM
Online workshop

Sign up here to receive the zoom link!
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Date for Diaries: Pride in London to return on 1st July 2023

We are delighted to announce that Pride in London is confirmed to take place on Saturday 1st July 2023.

The team at Pride in London has worked exceptionally hard to build an environment that welcomes all members of the LGBT+ community, from all walks of life, wherever they may be from, and whatever their personal reasons for participating in Pride may be. Our previous mandate culminated on July 2nd 2022 when we held the UK’s largest ever Pride event, the 50th anniversary of the first march in the UK. Over 1.5 million people took to the streets of London to cheer on the parade and enjoy the performances and appearances from artists and LGBT+ personalities which took place across 5 central London stages. Following this landmark event, we are honoured to share the news that we have been nominated for a number of awards, in recognition of 2022’s milestone Pride event.

Pride in London looks forward to working with all of our partners and stakeholders to continue building on our recent successes, and to push forward in advancing our relationships with LGBT+ grassroots communities across the capital. Thank you to the amazing volunteers who help to deliver this event.

Pride in London CEO Christopher Joell-Deshields said “We were ecstatic to be back on the streets of London in protest and celebration in 2022 with . We look forward to London’s LGBT+ communities coming together again on July 1st 2023 as we continue to show up for visibility, unity and equality for all LGBT+ people”.

We will open our call for volunteers and registration to participate in next year’s event in January 2023, via our website, www.prideinlondon.org.

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THE SOGIE EQUALITY BILL HAS BEEN APPROVED AT THE SENATE COMMITTEE LEVEL

Committee Report No. 15 submitted by the Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations, and Gender Equality, chaired by Senator Risa Hontiveros has been signed by 19 out of 24 Senators.

Color the Pride flag tulips A film delves on the experience of Filipino LGBTQIA+ migrants living and thriving in the Netherlands.

Bahaghari UK would like to invite to our series of community conversation. This week we are invited by Egality UK to be part of discussion about the Health Research and Clinical Trials. Is the community aware of these? What are the effects of this if we are not represented in this trials.

Join us this Wednesday, 19 October 2022
From 10:00 AM to 11:00AM. This is an online conversation. All participants will get £50 for their time.

Register here:
https://form.jotform.com/222893965751066

Wearing rainbows for those that can't, Filipinos LGBTQIA+ in the Netherlands wear the clothes of their Muslim siblings to show that they are seen, loved, and appreciated. See these brave souls fight for their q***r siblings in TULIPA.

More information in this link: FilipinoLGBT.eu/Tulipa



Partner organisations:
Philippine Embassy in The Netherlands, Embassy of the Netherlands in the Philippines, Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines, ASEAN SOGIE Caucus, Mujer-LGBT Organization Incorporated

Sponsors:
Bayota, TamGayan sa Amsterdam, Tulip of Amsterdam, Barangay an Award Winning GuestHouse BB Amsterdam, Megaworld Corporation, Eyebrowlab, Ria Money Transfer Netherlands, Jitty's Hair and Make Up Amsterdam, Sunro Change B.V., Il Sogno - The Italian Conceptstore - Amsterdam, Kuwadro Guesthouse Centrum, LVM Cargo Balikbayan Box forwarder, Kopjethee.nl - Supplier of Quooker in Amsterdam, Pandan pinoy eats, Ubeness, Guapito Beer, Red en Company, Kahoy.nl, Esquisine. A catering that designs for you., Ad Astra, Gener Esquibil Photography, JP Pangan, LHR-Photography

ON SUNDAY ✨

We are proud to celebrate our 9th Founding anniversarry.

Everyone is welcome to attend, join in, and hang out with them. It is free and Filipino food refreshment will be served. You will also have a special access to gal-dem.com podcast listening event where essays of our member, Analisa and Nina will be read.

Sunday, 18 September 2022
FDWA Anniversary - 3:00PM
Gal-dem Listening Event: - 5:30PM
Refettorio Felix at St Cuthbert's Centre
51 Philbeach Gardens, London SW5 9EB

Let us know you're coming by signing up here: https://bit.ly/3Uf3PSf

Filipino LGBT Europe chair visits Home for the Golden G**s in Manila

On 18 July 2022, Filipino LGBT Europe chair Chris Sta Brigida visited the Home for Golden G**s in Manila where he met Ramon Busa, head of the Home for Golden G**s in Manila, and some of it’s residents.

In 2020, Filipino LGBT Europe called for a Special Meeting to discussed the impact of the pandemic to Filipino LGBT community in Europe and the Philippines. It identified the elderly group as one of the most vulnerably sector that needed help.

Through the Online Bingo and Online Zumba Fundraising events, Filipino LGBT Europe was able to visit the Home for the Golden G**s and delivered food packs and PhP 50,000.00 cash donations which was used to pay for rent, water and electricity bills.

During the foundation’s recent visit, Sta Brigida delivered sacks of rice and food donations for the residents.

The Home for the Golden G**s, or simply The Golden G**s, is a Philippine non-profit organization that provides support and care facilities for elderly LGBTQ people.

Do you want to send help to the Golden G**s? Pls kindly send email to [email protected]

Filipino LGBT Europe attends Consultation of Department of Migrant Workers with Stakeholders in Asia, Europe & America

On Sunday, 10 July 2022, an online consultation of the Department of Migrant Workers with Stakeholders on the Guidelines on the Use of the Agarang Kalinga at Saklolo para sa mga OFW na Nangangailangan (AKSYON) Fund was held.

Filipino LGBT Europe foundation appreciates and welcomes the creation of AKSYON Fund to assist Filipino Workers Overseas and their families who are in distress and need medical, legal and repatriation help.

During the consultation, we submitted our concern regarding the extension of access to such assistance to LGBT couples (and their families) who are legally married overseas.

Filipino LGBT Europe chair Chris Sta Brigida submitted the following concern:

“I am very happy to see that we now have this fund available specially to Filipino Migrant Workers who are in distress and need help. It is very good that OFW’s families are included in the said fund.

Considering that the Family Code in the Philippines only recognises marriages between opposite s*x, please can you kindly confirm if LGBT couples who are legally married overseas would also be included and considered for them and their families to have access to this assistance."

To read more about AKSYON fund, visit this link: https://issuances-library.senate.gov.ph/subject/agarang-kalinga-saklolo-para-sa-mga-ofw-na-nangangailangan-aksyon-fund

Another win for ESEA (East and Southeast Asians) migrants’ community in the UK. Win for Filipino LGBTQ+ migrant community. New space opened up for us. Soon! New Earth Theatre Rogelio Braga Nyel Camilon

The Pink Transcript - Film (2022) "The Pink Transcript" was the project implemented by SEEAC between October 2020 and April 2022, aiming at expanding spaces for LGBTQ+ Southeast and East Asia...

REIN ON ME - CHARITY CONCERT @ Zodiac Bar in London

Join Zodiac’s charity concert on Wednesday, 29 June 2022 at Zodiac Bar in London.

Watch the incredible vocalist and performer, Rein Villanueva, take to the main stage at the new Filipino owned venue everyone is talking about!

Pay what you can, all donations go to The Albert Kennedy Trust (AKT).

AKT supports LGBTQ+ young people aged 16-25 in the UK who are facing or experiencing homelessness or living in a hostile environment. They support young people into safe homes and employment, education or training.

Zodiac Bar is located at 119 Hampstead Road, London, NW1 3EE. Closet tube station is Euston and Warren Street.

Buy your tickets now or make donations via this link: https://www.outsavvy.com/event/9531/rein-on-me-charity-concert

📣You are invited📣

The United Philippine Le***an Foundation UK would like to invite you to the Dinner and Dance Party for a Cause. This is a fundraising event for Filipino Kids in need in the Philippines.

Save the date
📆Saturday, 9 July 2022
6:00 PM - 12:00 Midnight
📌 Mazenod Avenue, Kilburn London NW6 4LS

Make sure to wear semi formal attire 👗 👔 . Tickets sale is ongoing and its only £15 🎟 (Food and drinks are included) 🥘 🍹

To inquiry and to purchase tickets please call ED-07720 286856 | ELMO - 07449 760866. See you there 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈