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Welcome to our Philippines page! |
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* Tuloy Po Kayo ! * Why have a Philippines page? - "I thought you are a Weymouth Dorset UK web site?" * A place for international exchange! * LGBT friendship/support for those less fortunate than us in UK |
Tuloy Po Kayo!....
If you are Filipino in UK or in Philipines with an interest in UK, we hope you find this page interesting/helpful.
Why have a Philippines page? "I thought you are a Weymouth Dorset UK group?"
Yes, its true we are just a small local gay social group in Weymouth Dorset UK. However one of our guys is obsessed (some say) by Philippines (and someone there!). - Oh and as he tends to organise most LGBT things in town here, this page is a bit of a self indulgence for him! Think of this page as an OUT reach to those less fortunate than most of us in UK.
LGBT friendship/support for those less fortunate than us in UK
While it is not illegal to be LGBT+ in The Philippines the Catholic Church still has a very strong influence over Philippines society and Government. Full equality has yet to reach Philippines and it can be very hard growing up LGBT+ particularly in the provinces. Manila (the capital) embraces diversity better and has gay bars, pride events, and the MCC Church is active there. Their are also a number of LGBT NGO's including Hiv/Aids support (see below).
Sadly Philippines is riddled with poverty, corruption and other issues. Tourists are strongly advised not to engage with street children or others requesting money be it online (via Western Union!) or in person if visiting.
However, it is a beautiful country and many of the people are so pleasant and welcoming. Their are some stunning guys awaiting friendship or UK boy friends/partners out there! They may well deserve your support and friendship, but pleased be advised that long distance relationships can break your heart (and perhaps bank account!).
Hearing about the problems other cultures face, should make us all more appreciative about how fortunate we are with our LGBT life here in UK.
If you are Filipino in UK or in Philipines with an interest in UK, we hope you find this page interesting/helpful.
Why have a Philippines page? "I thought you are a Weymouth Dorset UK group?"
Yes, its true we are just a small local gay social group in Weymouth Dorset UK. However one of our guys is obsessed (some say) by Philippines (and someone there!). - Oh and as he tends to organise most LGBT things in town here, this page is a bit of a self indulgence for him! Think of this page as an OUT reach to those less fortunate than most of us in UK.
LGBT friendship/support for those less fortunate than us in UK
While it is not illegal to be LGBT+ in The Philippines the Catholic Church still has a very strong influence over Philippines society and Government. Full equality has yet to reach Philippines and it can be very hard growing up LGBT+ particularly in the provinces. Manila (the capital) embraces diversity better and has gay bars, pride events, and the MCC Church is active there. Their are also a number of LGBT NGO's including Hiv/Aids support (see below).
Sadly Philippines is riddled with poverty, corruption and other issues. Tourists are strongly advised not to engage with street children or others requesting money be it online (via Western Union!) or in person if visiting.
However, it is a beautiful country and many of the people are so pleasant and welcoming. Their are some stunning guys awaiting friendship or UK boy friends/partners out there! They may well deserve your support and friendship, but pleased be advised that long distance relationships can break your heart (and perhaps bank account!).
Hearing about the problems other cultures face, should make us all more appreciative about how fortunate we are with our LGBT life here in UK.
Eddy, left, was the first filipino to visit our group in Weymouth
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Eddy filipino in Weymouth! Wymth/Portland was home Olympics 2012 sailing
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Some useful /interesting websites
Listing here does not mean approval by Weymouth Gay Group.
A good internet search should find more similar sites. Copy and paste these websites into your browser.
Philippines based
Philippines Department of Tourism www.itsmorefuninthephilippines.com
British Embassy in Manila www.gov.uk/government/world/philippines
Metro Manila Pride www.metromanilapride.org
Task Force Pride www.facebook.com/tfphilippines
LadLad www.facebook.com/LadladPartyListOfficial
UP Babaylan (student organization) www.facebook.com/upbabaylan
forum Pinoy G4 www.forumpinoy.g4m.com
Outrage magazine www.outragemagazine.com
LGBT Philippines www.lgbtphilippines.com
Love yourself (Hiv/Aids) www.loveyourself.ph
Read this for more info about Love Yourself
https://unaids-ap.org/2017/08/16/grassroots-hero-thinking-out-of-the-box-by-mixing-health-and-fun/#more-2897
Regional
UN Aids Asia Pacific www.unaids.ap.org
ILGA (Human rights) www.ilga.org
IGLHRC (Human rights) www.iglhrc.org
UK based
Embassy of The Philippines (London) www.londonpe.dfa.gov.uk
UKLGIG UK lesbian gay immigration group www.uklgig.org.uk
Amnesty UK LGBT www.amnesty.org.uk/lgbt
British Filipino forum www.british-filipino.com/index.php
Pinoy Radio UK www.pinoyradio.com
Asian LGBT Project www.buzz.bournemouth.ac.uk/asian-lgbt-project-homepage-2/
Azimo - International Money Transfer www.azimo.com (Cheaper than WU and better ex rates!)
Lycamobile International calls/text www.lycmobile.co.uk (Cheap calls and text to Ph)
FS magazine (gay mens health) www.fsmag.org.uk
GMFA - Gay Mens health charity www.gmfa.org.uk
Terrance Higgins Trust Hiv/Aids www.tht.org.uk
Brook sexual health www.brook.org.uk
Stonewall UK www.stonewalluk.org.uk
Gay dating / social sites popular with both UK & Filipino guys
Planet Romeo www.plantromeo.com
Caffmoss Community www.caffmoscommunity.com
Gaydar UK www.gaydar.net
Hornet Phone app You can get filipino guys on it in Phils while you are in UK.
Grindr Phone app Basic (free) Grindr lets you view those there,
upgrade option if you wish to chat with them there before you go!
If you are in Philippines and wish to visit London, here is a very good guide (however it is a few years old) :-
http://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/travel/130532-budget-guide-trip-london-tips-itinerary
Do you know other websites which may be helpful ? If so, please let us know via our contact page, or email weymouthgaygroup@gmail.com
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Listing here does not mean approval by Weymouth Gay Group.
A good internet search should find more similar sites. Copy and paste these websites into your browser.
Philippines based
Philippines Department of Tourism www.itsmorefuninthephilippines.com
British Embassy in Manila www.gov.uk/government/world/philippines
Metro Manila Pride www.metromanilapride.org
Task Force Pride www.facebook.com/tfphilippines
LadLad www.facebook.com/LadladPartyListOfficial
UP Babaylan (student organization) www.facebook.com/upbabaylan
forum Pinoy G4 www.forumpinoy.g4m.com
Outrage magazine www.outragemagazine.com
LGBT Philippines www.lgbtphilippines.com
Love yourself (Hiv/Aids) www.loveyourself.ph
Read this for more info about Love Yourself
https://unaids-ap.org/2017/08/16/grassroots-hero-thinking-out-of-the-box-by-mixing-health-and-fun/#more-2897
Regional
UN Aids Asia Pacific www.unaids.ap.org
ILGA (Human rights) www.ilga.org
IGLHRC (Human rights) www.iglhrc.org
UK based
Embassy of The Philippines (London) www.londonpe.dfa.gov.uk
UKLGIG UK lesbian gay immigration group www.uklgig.org.uk
Amnesty UK LGBT www.amnesty.org.uk/lgbt
British Filipino forum www.british-filipino.com/index.php
Pinoy Radio UK www.pinoyradio.com
Asian LGBT Project www.buzz.bournemouth.ac.uk/asian-lgbt-project-homepage-2/
Azimo - International Money Transfer www.azimo.com (Cheaper than WU and better ex rates!)
Lycamobile International calls/text www.lycmobile.co.uk (Cheap calls and text to Ph)
FS magazine (gay mens health) www.fsmag.org.uk
GMFA - Gay Mens health charity www.gmfa.org.uk
Terrance Higgins Trust Hiv/Aids www.tht.org.uk
Brook sexual health www.brook.org.uk
Stonewall UK www.stonewalluk.org.uk
Gay dating / social sites popular with both UK & Filipino guys
Planet Romeo www.plantromeo.com
Caffmoss Community www.caffmoscommunity.com
Gaydar UK www.gaydar.net
Hornet Phone app You can get filipino guys on it in Phils while you are in UK.
Grindr Phone app Basic (free) Grindr lets you view those there,
upgrade option if you wish to chat with them there before you go!
If you are in Philippines and wish to visit London, here is a very good guide (however it is a few years old) :-
http://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/travel/130532-budget-guide-trip-london-tips-itinerary
Do you know other websites which may be helpful ? If so, please let us know via our contact page, or email weymouthgaygroup@gmail.com
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Are you Filipino in London? London Pride (in June every year) has an input by Filipino people in the parade. More info on the link below. Picture below from Pride in London
London pride prideinlondon.org
London pride prideinlondon.org
Please make sure you check out all our other pages, lots of local lgbt events, local lgbt news, helplines and info on Weymouth & Portland Pride!
This page was last updated 01/01/2019 Weymouth Gay Group 2021
email :- weymouthgaygroup@gmail.com Twitter https://twitter.com/WeymouthGayGrp and some where on facebook too!
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This page was last updated 01/01/2019 Weymouth Gay Group 2021
email :- weymouthgaygroup@gmail.com Twitter https://twitter.com/WeymouthGayGrp and some where on facebook too!
LGBT helpline 0800 612 3010 *Confidential non-judgemental support* Run by The Intercom Trust (free from UK mobiles & landlines)
