Love, Girls

08/07/2022

MGA ACCLAAA 💅 JULY 8 NAAA 🤩 ANDITO NA SIYAAA 😱

SAGISAG IS FINALLY (COMING) OUT! 🎉

After months of preparation, we are pleased to announce that the FIRST-EVER issue of our eponymous digital zine is already out! 🥳

We would like to thank everyone behind the success of this launch 🫶. From conceptualizing to publishing, we appreciate all the time and effort you have poured out into every step of our zine-making process 🥹 This would have not been possible without all of you! 💖

And to YOU, our ever-supportive audience! Thank you for the love, appreciation, and encouragement you have shown us, as you tagged along with us in this journey 🥰. This is only the first of many more volumes and issues of and by Love, Girls, and we’re just as excited to see what’s in store for us in the near future. 😉

But until then, let us continue to enjoy and celebrate the launch of SAGISAG! 🎊

You can finally catch sight of the various literary 📝 and visual 🖼️ works on young q***r love 💏, heartbreak 💔, and self-discovery 🧘 on ISSUU!

What are you waiting for? Check out the zine issue HERE:

🔗https://tinyurl.com/ReadSagisag 🔗
🔗https://tinyurl.com/ReadSagisag 🔗
🔗https://tinyurl.com/ReadSagisag 🔗

Unang issue palang ‘to 🤗
Patuloy nating itaas ang bandera ng sining! 🎨
Patuloy nating iwagayway ang SAGISAG ng LGBTQIA+! 🏳️‍🌈

Patuloy pa rin tayong , , at 🌈 🙋




🎨 Pubmat by: Mei
⌨️ Captions by: Vae

07/07/2022

📣 “It reduced q***r people into being a one-trick pony; they aren’t seen as human beings, but rather as props or story arcs for another character to build upon.” 📣

This quote is only one of the many intriguing insights discussed in an upcoming anonymously-written and a designed piece entitled, “Q***r Coding: How Gender Stereotypes Villanized the LGBTQ+ in Film”. 🌈 🎞️

With artwork by Kat Palmaria, this op-ed talks about how q***r coding and q***rbaiting are used in films and shows. Not only that, but the article also sheds light on how these ‘widely-used industry tactics’ of writing LGBTQ+ characters do more harm than good in representing the community. 🙅

What kind of harm, you say? Well, stay tuned this July 8th on ISSUU to find out! 👀





🎨 Pubmat by: Mei
⌨️ Caption by: Vae

07/07/2022

Yes, we ARE tired of keeping the story straight too! 😫

But don’t fret! Love, Girls has managed to stay ahead of the curve (pun intended) 😆🌈. Tomorrow will be a historical day for not only us, but also for the LGBTQ+ community and advocacy as we launch 🏳️‍🌈 SAGISAG 🏳️‍🌈.

Yes, you saw that right! TOMORROW, JULY 8TH! 🥳

You can check out our maiden issue, which features literary 📝 and visual 🖼️ pieces on what is currently happening in and for the Philippine LGBTQ+ community (q***r Filipinas, especially) 🏳️‍🌈🇵🇭. Topics like ‘q***r themes in popular media’ are largely discussed there and are definitely worth reading about. 💖

SAGISAG will be up on ISSUU soon. Follow us on our social media accounts, so you won’t miss any update on our launch and other future activities. 😌

We are so excited to finally share SAGISAG with you, and cannot wait for you to read it! See you at the official launch 👋





🎨 Pubmat by: Mei
⌨️ Captions by: Vae

07/07/2022

“GAY RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS,” and we couldn’t agree more! 🙌

LG Ambassador Alexia proudly advocates for LGBTQ+ rights (so does everyone in Love, Girls), and encourages that all should too! Respect and support the 🏳️‍🌈 community, beyond the glamorous parades 🎊 during and online updates 🤳 regarding Pride Month. 📣

… Oh, and by the way! They also urge us to look out for the launch of something, this July 8th. They said we could learn more about the LGBTQ+ community (Filipina q***r women, especially) from this “something”. 😮

I think it’s 🏳️‍🌈 SAGISAG 🏳️‍🌈, the first-ever issue of an upcoming digital zine by Love, Girls. And I think you should watch the video to learn more about it. 😏





🎥 Video by: Alexia
✍🏻 Script by: Theo
🎨 Edited by: Mei
⌨️ Caption by: Vae

06/07/2022

In the world of gloomy and enigmatic scenes, there is a hue of rays that comes within. Through the trodden way of nostalgia feels ablaze the questions of what if’s, no matter how faint the fascination of the harbor is the glimpse of hope still leads to wonder the queries— traversing the continued imagination of lingering sound. 🏳️‍🌈

Come forth and look closer at the unspoken words of Iris as she weaved the spectacle of “Strawberry” 🍓

Few days left before we unravel the exceptional stories. Watch out only on ISSUU this July 8th. 🗓✨




🎨 Pubmat by: Mei
⌨️ Caption by: Francine

05/07/2022

👩🏼 💬 “I just heard something big’s coming up, and you have to keep it just between us girls,” shares Jasmine Borja, an ambassador of Love, Girls and (self-proclaimed) resident gossip girl.

What could it possibly be about? 🤔

…WAIT!

Will there be a new wave of Filipina q***r-centric content?
To be released soon? 😱

I guess we just have to watch the trailer below and find out! 😉





🎥 Video by: Jasmine
✍🏻 Script by: Theo
🎨 Edited by: Mei
⌨️ Caption by: Vae

05/07/2022

As the flicker of the camera comes, fame transpires. However beneath the iridescence each artist encounter there is one thing that they need to sacrifice—privacy. Thus, as they say, everything comes with a price, and even with the tiniest detail of life people will dredge it—even if it is too personal. Is it their fault or people are just too nosy for someone’s business?

Take a closer look at the perspective of Patch Aviado as she worded her thoughts through “Define Yourself: Sexuality of Actors who Portray Gay Characters” 💖

Want something more? Stay tuned and witness the untold stories through ISSUU this 8th of July 🗓





🎨 Pubmat by: Mei
⌨️ Captions by: Francine

05/07/2022

Do you hear it? Hmm, there must be something popping on your way! Are you excited? Well, as you should! Get ready as we start headstrong this month of July ✨🙀

Unpack and witness the tales of each page of love, mystique, heartstopping, and the rending piece as we soon release the first-ever issue of Love, Girls, covering you the in-depth sceneries of hidden aspects and realities of the LGBTQ community in the Philippines. 🌈💖

Mark your calendars and together let’s untwist the rough paths of chaos of humanity. ✍️💜





🎨 Pubmat by: Mei & Theo
⌨️ Caption by: Francine Dela Fuente

04/07/2022

For many, love is a sanctuary for healing and comfort. A lover, the very remedy and solace. The never-ending passion and longing for that delicate touch, divine grace— that ethereal being, amidst the grazes. ❤️‍🩹

Fray Narte confesses such fervent wistfulness for a transcendental love interest in their work, “To Diana and Her Crescent Moons,” illustrated by Jillian Ortiz and designed by Thea D. 💋🌜

Discover and uncover more moments like this on ISSUU, this July 8th. ❤️‍🔥





🎨 Pubmat by: Mei
⌨️ Caption by: Vae

04/07/2022

Pride Month may be over, but never our creative protests. ✍️
We will continue to wave our flags, even when many have lowered theirs. 🏳️‍🌈

Get ready this July 8th on ISSUU, as Love, Girls officially releases 🏳️‍🌈 SAGISAG 🏳️‍🌈, the FIRST-EVER issue of their eponymous digital zine. 🥳

Indulge in a spectra of original literary 📜 and visual 🖼 art, as you further delve into the rainbow-colored realms of young q***r love 💑, heartbreak 💔, and self-discovery 🧘.

Got you pumped? 🤩
Maybe even a bit impatient, pining to know more? 😫

Then follow us on our social media accounts to get the latest updates and sneak peeks on all of this new content, just for girls. 😉

Sa Love, Girls ay patuloy kaming , , at ✊💖





🎨 Pubmat by: Mei
⌨️ Captions by: Vae

23/06/2022

Last June 11, 2022, we called for donations for Mark Anthony S., a relative of a Love, Girls community member currently suffering with tuberculosis, pneumonia, and undergoing dialysis treatment.

Since then, we accumulated a total of P500 in donations through their GCash account as of June 23, 2022. We thank everyone that contributed to our cause so far and hoped for Mark Anthony's continuous recovery.

To help fund Mark Anthony's medication and dialysis treatment, you can donate any amount to the following channels:

GCASH
09296486685
Mark Anthony S.

AIRFUNDING
bit.ly/ForMarkAnthony
bit.ly/ForMarkAnthony
bit.ly/ForMarkAnthony

After donating, please fill up this form for our future transparency reports:
tinyurl.com/TransparencyFormMA
tinyurl.com/TransparencyFormMA
tinyurl.com/TransparencyFormMA

For any questions or concerns, please contact:

Karina Melencio
[email protected]
(+63) 917 5103 162

Pat Yusingco (Coordinator)
[email protected]
(+63) 915 689 1523

🎨 Pubmat by: N**s

17/06/2022

Wanna know why you are also covered by the SOGIE Bill?
Let’s uncover and explore its salient points with Atty. Luke Espiritu.

Register Here:
bit.ly/HAPIPride2022SeriesOfTalksOnline

Atty. Luke Espiritu is a labor lawyer and a human rights activist, native of Bacolod City. He is a staunch defender of women’s rights, and an ally of the LGBTQI+ community.

As a senatorial candidate in the recent elections, part of his platform is advocating for the legislation of the SOGIE Protection Bill. He is vocal about its passage into law and engages in different fora to counter misinformation about the said bill.

Let’s dissect what the SOGIE Bill is and why everyone is ACTUALLY covered by it. Catch him live via our page this June 21 at 6PM! (HAPI - Humanist Alliance Philippines, International)

Register Here:
bit.ly/HAPIPride2022SeriesOfTalksOnline

This is brought to you by HAPI, HAPI Pride, HAPI-Dumaguete, HAPI-Bacolod, Negros Island Pride Collective, UU LGBTIQA Fellowship, and Q***r Safe Spaces as supported by OceanClick, Mugna Gallery, Art Moves PH, Dumaguete Art Scene, Shelter PH, Coffee Collective, Dakong Balay, ALLEY PH, The DIM Company, D Salag Collective, Bahaghari-Dumaguete, and Kabataan Para sa Karapatan.

***rSafeSpacesPH

11/06/2022

📣 WE NEED YOUR HELP! 📣

Mark Anthony S.* is a relative of a Love, Girls community member that reached out to us for support and amplification of their crowdfunding efforts.

Soon after recovering from COVID-19 in late May 2022 and a recent kidney failure last week, it was discovered that Mark also had underlying illnesses, namely, tuberculosis and pneumonia. To treat their multiple conditions, Mark's family is calling for funds to provide their prescribed medications as well as for the continuation of their dialysis treatment.

Mark, their family, and the entire Love, Girls community calls on anyone that is willing to help and donate monetarily for their speedy recovery.

You can donate through any of the following channels:

GCASH

09296486685
Mark Anthony S.

AIRFUNDING

📌 https://bit.ly/ForMarkAnthony
📌 https://bit.ly/ForMarkAnthony
📌 https://bit.ly/ForMarkAnthony

After donating, kindly answer our transparency form to keep track of the amount donated and their respective donors.

📌 https://forms.gle/wNqDgFmmrcwht8Wz7
📌 https://forms.gle/wNqDgFmmrcwht8Wz7
📌 https://forms.gle/wNqDgFmmrcwht8Wz7

We will be publishing weekly reports through our FB Page (lovegirlsph) and IG Account (.girls.zine) to remain transparent on the amount of donations accumulated for each period of time.

Thank you so much!

NOTE: All donations are non-refundable as they will be directly and immediately sent to our beneficiary for the costs of their medication, dialysis treatment, and hospitalization.

*Full name hidden to preserve their privacy.

🎨 Pubmat by: N**s

10/06/2022

MGA LANGGA!

Together with the Iloilo City Government, Iloilo LGBTQIOA+ Network, Office of the LGBT Affairs - Iloilo City, Kabataan Partylist Panay and Gabriela Panay we celebrate the first national pride celebration.

Kabahin kita sang panawagan nga maghikot sang nationwide movement for Pride PH. Ang Pride PH network sang nanarisari nga organisasyon.

Kaupod ang Mindanao Pride kag Northern Luzon Pride kag maga rehistro kita sa maragtas sang pagtulod sang tawhanon nga kinamatarong sa pagalalangay.

Pwede na kamo kaupod sa kun diin man kmo sa Luzon, Visayas kag Mindanao. Check ang mga pages sang aton nga kaupod.

Diri sa Iloilo
June 25 Padyak kag Rampa sa Kaanyag
3:30PM Esplanade Skating Park

09/06/2022

📣 CALLING ALL LGBTQ+ ORGANIZATIONS! 📣

Ngayong Pride Month, sasabak ang Love, Girls!

Are you ready for PRIDE MONTH? 🌈 For the entirety of June 2022, each week is colored with the hues of the rainbow! If you or your organization will be holding any Pride-related events, Love, Girls is happy to help!

You can contact us for media and/or general partnerships for your upcoming Pride events!

We're also accepting requests for write-up features for your event, or submissions of your press releases to be approved for publishing on our social media platforms.

CONTACT US AT:

💌 [email protected]
💌 [email protected]
💌 [email protected]

Can't wait to hear from you!

🎨 Pubmat by: N**s

05/06/2022

Meet the Love, Girls Ambassadors! ✨

Read on to learn more about their journey and experiences at Love, Girls, and how they lent their voices and influence to advocate for LGBTQIA+ Women's rights and proper representation.

We could not achieve what we have now without our ambassadors that continuously share our sentiments, and help us achieve our vision and mission.

Here's to a pride month full of love and support, for both LGBTQIA+ and allies alike! 💖

🎨 Pubmat by: Theo

03/06/2022

HAPPY PRIDE MONTH! 🌈

Loving with pride has always been a special act of love. We understand how important it is to be able to walk the streets with our heads held high; to talk freely about our lives; to hold the hand of our partners, and all the other things people seem to take for granted, as if they were the most natural things to do in this world.

Our pride is a testament of our victories in this long-winded fight, and a burning remembrance of our losses. Forcing the world to look and heed our call: "We are here, unafraid."

And we are here to stay.

Love,
Girls.

🎨 Pubmat by: ashpacify_

18/05/2022

JOINT STATEMENT OF LGBTQIA+ ORGANIZATIONS ON THE BRUTAL KILLING OF KHALEED “KHAY” ABDULGAJIR

We, the LGBTQIA+ organizations, strongly condemn the brutal murder of Khaleed “Khay” Abdulgajir, a senior high school student of Integrated Laboratory School of Mindanao State University Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography (MSU-TCTO).

While we commemorate today the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), we express grief over the killing of Khay. We are committed to stand up against numerous human rights violations, including gender-based violence and killings.

We urge the authorities, especially the Philippine National Police and Local Government Unit of Tawi-Tawi, the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao, and the Commission on Human Rights to ensure effective redress measures. In particular, we call for an immediate investigation to ascertain the truth behind the incident, to hold the perpetrators accountable, and to ensure that justice is achieved. We urge the government to provide needed assistance to the family and loved ones of Khay as they face this time of difficulty.

Signed:

Mindanao Pride
ASEAN SOGIE Caucus
UP Babaylan
EnGendeRights
IMGLAD
True Colors Coalition
Side B Philippines
Gayon Albay LGBT Org., Inc.
OutRight Action International
Bahaghari
Society of Tr*******al Women of the Philippines (STRAP)
TLF Share
CURLS - Cebu United Rainbow LGBT Sector Inc.
Southern Tagalog Pride
Lakapati Laguna
UPLB Babaylan
CvSU Silayan

We call for donations to the bereaved family of Khay. You may send your in-cash donations on this GCash account:

Name: Mindanao Pride
Account Number: 09164210644 (GCash)

For further information or media interviews, please contact: Salm Kairo Dumanlag, Mindanao Pride Executive Director

FULL STATEMENT: https://bit.ly/3MmoXBD

09/05/2022

Many politicians have promised us rights, equality, and marriage yet no one has dared to actually commit to their words.

Today, we must guarantee that the people we support reflect our values and embody the change that we deserve. Your vote is not only yours but also for our entire community and country. Remember to VOTE WISELY para ✨ ipanalo na na10 to! ✨

Written Content by: Theo

References

[1] Bilon, X.J. (n.d.). Anti-Discrimination Ordinances in the Philippines. https://sites.google.com/up.edu.ph/xjbilon/advocacy/anti-discrimination-ordinances-in-the-philippines

[2] Manalastas, E.J. (n.d.). LGBT Resources: Anti-Discrimination Ordinances. https://pages.upd.edu.ph/ejmanalastas/province-dinagat-islands

[3] Madarang, C.R. (2022, February 14). ‘Love wins’: QC gov’t holds commitment ceremony for LGBTQ couples. Philstar.com. https://interaksyon.philstar.com/trends-spotlights/2022/02/14/210595/love-wins-qc- govt-holds-commitment-ceremony-for-lgbtq-couples/

[4] GLAAD. (2020, November 20). GLAAD 2020 POST-ELECTION POLL. https://www.glaad.org/releases/glaad-2020-post-election-poll-81-lgbtq-voters-voted-president-elect-biden-93-registered

[5] Sarao, Z. (2021, June 14). LGBT+ groups to give zero vote to candidates with history of discrimination. Inquirer.net. https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1445873/lgbt-groups-to-give-zero-vote-to-candidates-with-history-of -discrimination

08/05/2022

BUKAS NA! Handa ka na ba? 🌹

Hindi lamang Presidente at Bise Presidente ang ating pipiliin bukas. Pati rin ang ating mga senador na mabibigyan ng kapangyarihan gumawa ng batas, o ipalit at baguhin ang mga kasalakuyang batas na gumagabay sa satin at ating bansa.

Alamin ang pananaw ng mga senatorial candidates para sa paparating na tungkol sa same-sex marriage o union. Sino ang sang-ayon at hindi? Bakit? At bakit nga ba ito pinapag-usapan at mahalaga alalahanin? 🌈

Written Content by: Erin Kleine

07/05/2022

OUR VOTE, OUR POWER 🌹

Countless times we have been casted aside and brushed off. Countless cases of discrimination and harmful remarks from our very own leaders show the lack of empathy for the LGBTQIA+ community in current Philippine society, demonstrating the need for LGBTQIA+ advocates and officials in the government to accurately represent and fiercely promote the concerns in and of the community.

Now more than ever, it is vital to elect leaders that will advocate for our safety and our rights, both as citizens of this country and as members of the LGBTQIA+ community. As Halalan 2022 fastly approaches, we must remember that we, as voters, have the power to turn that dream into reality.

Written Content by: Theo

01/05/2022

📣 We're searching for LAYOUT ARTISTS!

Love, Girls is a student-led non-profit zine project that aims to become a safe space and platform for Filipino LGBTQIA+ women youth to express their literary and visual artworks. 💖

We're currently conducting a search for new layout artists to join our team! If you have a passion for the arts and for advocating LGBTQIA+ Rights, Equality, and SOGIE Education and Awareness, try us out - and you might just be the very new addition to the Love, Girls creatives 👀✨

To apply, fill-up the application form here!

📌 https://forms.gle/HoK4NnV9VpxfeFLF6
📌 https://forms.gle/HoK4NnV9VpxfeFLF6
📌 https://forms.gle/HoK4NnV9VpxfeFLF6

Please wait 1-2 days for a reply regarding your application. For any concerns or questions, please feel free to DM us via our Instagram (.girls.zine), our page (/lovegirlsph), or our email ([email protected]).

See you there! 👋




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30/04/2022

✨ PART TWO ✨

Le****ns have played pivotal roles in challenging traditional gender roles, sexism and misogyny, as well as heteronormativity, making them essential to the early development of the Women's Liberation Movement and the current movement for gender equality overall.

Celebrate the very last day of Le***an Visibility Week 2022 with us by learning about how and why le***ans largely contributed to the early women's liberation movement, and why their fight continues. 💖

Written Content by: Francine Angela Dela Fuente

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30/04/2022

Le****ns have played pivotal roles in challenging traditional gender roles, sexism and misogyny, as well as heteronormativity, making them essential to the early development of the Women's Liberation Movement and the current movement for gender equality overall.

Celebrate the very last day of Le***an Visibility Week 2022 with us by learning about how and why le***ans largely contributed to the early women's liberation movement, and why their fight continues. 💖

✨ Stay tuned for PART TWO! ✨

Written Content by: Francine Angela Dela Fuente

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28/04/2022

✨ Happy Le***an Visibility Week! ✨
..But what is it, and why does it matter? 🤔 We often see visibility weeks being celebrated in the LGBTQ+ community. As much as it is a celebration of our pride, it is much more than that.

Visibility weeks serve to advocate for the representation, well-being, health, inclusivity, empowerment, acceptance, and sense of camaraderie of identities across the spectrum of sexuality. 🌈

Celebrate with us by learning more about Le***an Visibility Week. Read more below! ⬇️

Written Content by: Theo

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21/03/2022

19/03/2022

Here's to building a more inclusive world— one q***r safe space at a time. 🏳️‍🌈

07/03/2022

🎨To create one's world in any of the arts takes courage
- Georgia O'Keeffe.

This March, let your creative side go wild with our very own HigHER POWER: Miss Represented Art Workshop. Join us in envisioning a future where women are no longer boxed by society into harmful stereotypes. Through art we will create a world that cheers at the successes of women. Pick up your pens and brushes, it’s our time to shine!

This event is open to all genders. Zoom link will be sent to participant’s email once registered.

🔗 Register through this link:
https://forms.gle/G5c5WyrJVi76UaoQ7

Or scan the QR Code in the publication material below.

Save the date, advocates!

🎨To create one's world in any of the arts takes courage

- Georgia O'Keeffe.

This March, let your creative side go wild with our very own HigHER POWER: Miss Represented Art Workshop. Join us in envisioning a future where women are no longer boxed by society into harmful stereotypes. Through art we will create a world that cheers at the successes of women. Pick up your pens and brushes, it’s our time to shine!

This event is open to all genders. Zoom link will be sent to participant’s email once registered.

🔗 Register through this link:
https://forms.gle/G5c5WyrJVi76UaoQ7

Or scan the QR Code in our publication material.

Save the date, advocates!

💜✊🏼
🌴

In Partnership with:
Love, Girls
SIKAP

In Collaboration with:
Abot-Kamay PH
Streets to Schools - Eastern Visayas

Special Thanks to:
Lilac.mnlph

Sponsored by:
Titassels

Caption by: Isabel Torres
Design by: Jazper Jhun Bautista