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FTS LOBO: Now a Recognized CSO at the Municipal and Provincial Level
There are moments that define not just an organization, but a movement, and this is one of them. The recognition of FTS Lobo Organization Inc. as a Civil Society Organization (CSO) at both the Municipal and Provincial levels stands as a proud testament to the organization’s unwavering dedication, unity, and love for community. It is a milestone that reflects how far passion and purpose can carry a cause rooted in equality and inclusivity. From humble beginnings, FTS Lob
PRIDE.PULSE
Oct 15, 20252 min read
FROM SHADOWS TO SPOTLIGHT: A Decade of FTS Brilliance, Celebrating 10 Years of Pride, Resilience, and Unity
IN PHOTOI: The Council, The Board of Directors and the Barangay Presidents of FTS Lobo Organization Inc. during their 1oth Anniversary Celebration and Gala Night held at Aqua Frontier Hotel and Restaurant, October 10th, 2025. Last night at the elegant Aqua Frontier Hotel and Restaurant, a wave of emotions filled the air as the FTS Lobo Organization Inc. celebrated a milestone that reflected not only its longevity but its unwavering spirit, a full decade of breaking barriers a
PRIDE.PULSE
Oct 11, 20253 min read
ONLINE DATING & MEETUPS: A Reminder for Our LGBTQIA+ Community
Mag-ingat ka. Magpakatotoo ka. At alalahanin mo palagi na karapat-dapat ka sa kaligtasan, respeto, at pagmamahal, online man o offline.
Jerry Shangyin
Feb 63 min read
RULES MEETS IDENTITY: Redefining School Grooming Policies for 2026
For decades, grooming policies in schools have symbolized discipline, respect, and order. In the Philippine education system, uniforms, prescribed hairstyles, and appearance standards were designed to create equality and focus inside classrooms. These traditions are not without value. However, as we step into 2026, the question is no longer whether grooming policies are important, but whether they still serve the true purpose of education. Hindi na pareho ang mundo ngayon. St
PRIDE.PULSE
Jan 52 min read
VICE GANDA'S VICTORY IS OURS TOO: When "Call Me Mother" Put Queer Excellence at the Center
Sa loob ng maraming taon, madalas ikahon si Vice Ganda sa mga label na comedian, host, entertainer. Pero binasag ng Call Me Mother ang mga kahong ito. Kinailangan ng pelikula ng vulnerability, restraint, at emosyonal na katapatan, at mahusay itong naibigay nang buong-buo ni Vice. Ipinakita ng pelikula na puwedeng magsabay ang comedy at drama, at na ang pagiging queer ay dagdag-lalim, hindi hadlang, sa pagkukuwento.
PRIDE.PULSE
Dec 28, 20253 min read
BETRAYAL, VIRALITY, AND THE LAW: The Vinz and Lean Wake-Up Call
However, while infidelity is morally wrong, ang paraan in which it is exposed can take a dangerous and irreversible turn.
PRIDE.PULSE
Dec 27, 20253 min read
EDITORIAL: Respect Is Not Complicated. Pero Bakit Parang Oo?
Palagi kong pinaniniwalaan na ang karapatang pantao ay hindi lang nabubuhay sa mga batas, deklarasyon, o malalaking talumpati. Nabubuhay ito sa kung paano tayo kumilos at makitungo sa isa’t isa araw-araw. Kaya minsan, napapaisip ako kung bakit ang simpleng respeto na isang bagay na dapat automatic para sa lahat, ay parang nagiging bihira at pahirapan pa ring maibigay para sa maraming LGBTQIA+ individuals? Madalas nating ilarawan ang equality na parang malaking laban sa korte
Jerry Shangyin
Dec 9, 20253 min read
A GENTLE LOOK INTO A QUIET STORM: What Is Really Going On With A Suicidal Person?
Most suicidal people don’t want to die.
Jerry Shangyin
Dec 6, 20253 min read
KALEL, 15: HIV at Lipunang Pilipino
Ang Kalel, 15, directed by Jun Lana, ay pelikulang parang salamin na nagpapakita ng katotohanan na madalas natin iniwasan. Si Kalel, na ginampanan nang mahusay ni Elijah Canlas, ay isang 15-anyos na batang natuklasang HIV-positive. Labinlimang taon lang na teenager. Edad kung saan dapat apat puno ng pag-asa, laro, at pagtuklas ng sarili. Pero sa kanya, biglang naging mabigat ang buhay, dala ang sakit, stigma, at mga problemang hindi niya pinili. Hindi lang basta kwento ng HIV
Jerry Shangyin
Dec 1, 20253 min read
WORLD AIDS DAY: "Overcoming Disruption, Transforming the AIDS Response"
Nasa ating lahat ang pag-asa at pagbabago. Sa pamamagitan ng tamang edukasyon, pagkakaisa, at tunay na malasakit, makakaya nating lagpasan ang anumang disruption at makapagbuo ng isang AIDS response na mas matatag kaysa kahapon.
PRIDE.PULSE
Dec 1, 20253 min read
EDITORIAL: Breaking Toxic LGBT Dating Trends
Time to grow up a little. Time to unlearn what hurts. Time to love healthier, not harder.
Jerry Shangyin
Nov 18, 20252 min read
BAKLA ANG TATAY KO. EH ANO NAMAN?
Mas makapal pa ang pagmamahal niya kaysa sa foundation ko noong JS Prom.
Charlie Peña A.
Nov 17, 20252 min read
SILENT RAINBOW
Sometimes, being me feels like a battle. A secret battle. One only I know the scars of. Stories of love the world isn’t ready to hear.
LIEZEL_ERIZ19
Nov 13, 20252 min read
FILM REVIEW: Frankenstein (2025) — A Story of Creation, Rejection, and the Longing to Belong
For LGBT viewers, it hits deeply. It was a reminder of the pain of rejection, but also the resilience of those who continue to seek love and community despite it.
ALIRA
Nov 13, 20253 min read
TAMANG PANTUKOY: Maliit na Salita, Malaking Respeto
Sa bawat tamang “PRONOUN “na ibinibigay ninyo sa bawat isang LGBTQIA+, binibigyan ninyo kmi ng espasyo na huminga. Ng respeto. Ng pagkilala.
Leah C. Detaunon
Nov 11, 20252 min read
THE BOILING "GAY FROG" SYNDROME
Parang “okay lang” na. Pero sa totoo lang, hindi naman talaga.
LUNAH_43
Nov 11, 20253 min read
STEPH EVARDONE: "FTS Lobo Helped Me Find My Purpose as a Transgender Woman."
“In FTS, I didn’t just find acceptance, I found purpose. I found a family that believes in who I am and what I can become.” When I first joined Flock of the Third Sex Organization, Inc. (FTS) way back 2022, I was simply searching for belonging, a space where I could be seen, heard, and understood. As a transgender woman, that kind of acceptance isn’t always easy to find. But the moment I became part of FTS, something in me changed. I found people who welcomed me not just for
Steph Driz Evardone
Nov 9, 20253 min read
TAMA NA ANG RESILIENCE!
Hindi kami inspirasyon. Tao kami. Pagod na. Hindi kami dapat sumikat sa news kasi ang galing namin mag-survive. Dapat masabi sa news na safe, handa, at protektado ang mga tao, kasi gumagana ang gobyerno. Filipinos will always help each other.Totoo yan. Pero hindi ibig sabihin nun papayag tayong habambuhay na lang na ganito.
I-BROW&PEN
Nov 7, 20252 min read
TRANSGENDER AWARENESS MONTH: Ang Papel ng "Family Acceptance" sa Buhay ng mga Transgenders
Maraming trans individuals ang lumalaban araw-araw sa tanong na:
“Kung sabihin ko ba ang totoo, matatanggap pa rin kaya nila ako?”
At doon nakasalalay ang kanilang pag-asa. Dahil ang pagtanggap ng pamilya ay hindi lang nakakapagpabago ng buhay. It saves lives.
PRIDE.PULSE
Nov 4, 20253 min read
EDITORIAL: When Commitment Becomes Selective
There are those who show up only when it’s convenient and when the lights are bright and the cameras are on. They choose activities that make them look “sosyal,” yet vanish when real work begins. True commitment isn’t about being seen but about showing up, even when no one is watching. An organization’s true beauty lies not in its image, but in the sincerity of its people, those who serve quietly, humbly, and with purpose.
Jerry Shangyin
Nov 3, 20252 min read
FTS LOBO: Blooms For A Cause
As the nation paused to remember and honor departed loved ones this All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days, FTS Lobo Organization Inc. turned remembrance into an act of service through a special fundraising activity offering beautiful flower arrangements and candles made with love and purpose. Leading this meaningful endeavor was FTS Lobo President Leah C. Detaunon, whose hands and heart guided the entire process. Known for her artistry and devotion, Ms. Detaunon personally arranged
PRIDE.PULSE
Nov 1, 20252 min read
ANXIETY & DEPRESSION: Ang Mga Sugat na Hindi Mo Nakikita
TOTOO ANG ANXIETY AT DEPRESSION . Hindi ito basta simpleng “lungkot,” “kabog ng dibdib,” o “drama sa buhay.” Hindi rin ito agad nawawala kapag sinabihan kang “kaya mo ’yan.” Ito ay mga laban na nangyayari sa loob ng isipan, tahimik, pero totoo. Mabigat, pero kadalasang hindi nakikita. Ang mga taong may anxiety at depression ay hindi mahina. Kadalasan, sila pa ang pinakamatatag dahil araw-araw nilang nilalabanan ang mga bagay na hindi natin nakikita. Ginigising nila ang sari
PRIDE.PULSE
Oct 27, 20253 min read
When Safe Spaces Become Competitive Spaces
For many in the LGBT community, safe spaces are like home. They are places where we can finally be ourselves without fear, judgment, or pretending. These are the corners where we laugh, share stories, and heal from a world that isn’t always kind. But lately, some of these spaces don’t feel as peaceful as they used to. Instead of lifting each other up, people sometimes start to compete for attention, praise, or recognition. It’s no longer just about helping one another, but ab
Jerry Shangyin
Oct 18, 20252 min read
WORLD TRAUMA DAY: Sama-samang Paghilom, Pag-asa, at Pagmamahal
Tuwing October 17, ipinagdiriwang natin ang World Trauma Day, isang araw ng paggunita, pagkilala, at pagdamay sa lahat ng taong nakaranas ng iba’t ibang anyo ng trauma. Hindi laging nakikita ang sugat ng trauma. Minsan, ito ay nasa puso, sa mga alaala na hirap kalimutan, sa mga takot na tahimik nating kinakaharap, at sa lakas na patuloy nating binubuo kahit sa gitna ng sakit. Para sa FTS Lobo Organization Inc., ang araw na ito ay paalala na bawat isa sa atin ay may kanya
PRIDE.PULSE
Oct 17, 20252 min read
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