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Manila’s 5 Prettiest 2011

Last night (July 30) was the coronation of Manila’s 5 Prettiest.

The pageant featured some of the most attractive transpinays ever seen in one event.  More photos and information can be viewed on the official fan page click here. The photo we have borrowed is from Jory Rivera. There were 37 candidates chosen for the event from hundreds of applicants. The chosen five candidates for this year’s Manila’s 5 Prettiest were Matrica Mae Centino of Samar/Leyte, Channa Mendis of Ilo-ilo, Rain Marie Madrigal from Cebu City, Trixie Maristela and Michelle Binas both from Manila.

 

 

 

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Indonesian Transsexuals and Religion

For Indonesian transgenders, practicing religion in public is not an easy thing, but that doesn’t stop some from trying.

Mariyani, a 50-year-old transgender hairdresser, said during a discussion on homosexuality and religion that transgender people, just like other people, wish to be able to practice their religion openly.

“If I ever had the choice, I would not want to be a transgender, but this is what God has decided for me,” Mariyani said. Continue reading

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STRAP- The Society of Transsexual Women of the Philippines

The STRAP organization was started in 2002. It is a support group for transgender men and women from the Philippines. The group has grown quickly in the past year or so thanks to a higher public presence and possibly because one of the most respected members, Rica Paras, was one of the stars of Pinoy Big Brother. Continue reading

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Proposed Bill HB 1483 Set To Improve LGBT Rights

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The proposed bill was received on 15 July 2010. It is set to put an end to discrimination aimed at the LGBT community in the Philippines. This positive step will help to put an end to transphobia Continue reading

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TS in Japan, experiences of a transpinay

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Below is an interview with a transsexual called Aiyah from the Philippines. She lived and worked in Japan for almost 3 years and shares some of her experiences with us…

Transpinayworld - Why did you go to Japan?

Aiyah - To get a better chance in life because I’d been told by a lot of TS friends that they were happily living and working in japan.

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