First Tourism Pride Summit set in September

[Mike J]

I expect this may become quite the controversial decision.

https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/07/28/news/first-tourism-pride-summit-set-in-september/1902834

THE Department of Tourism (DoT) will be holding a first-ever Pride Summit as part of the government's initiatives focusing on "inclusive tourism development and establishing the Philippines as one of Asia's most LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer/questioning, and asexual plus) friendly destinations." Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco made the announcement on Thursday during the Philippine Financial and Inter-Industry (PFIP) Pride Summit 2023, where she also spoke about the enormous opportunities for the growth of LGBTQIA+ tourism in the Philippines. Frasco said the LGBTQIA+ community is one of the rapidly expanding sectors of society worldwide, with over 35 million travelers.

The DoT has designated LGBTQIA+ tourism as a priority under the Office of Special Concerns of the Office of the Secretary, in addition to organizing the Tourism Pride Summit, set in September, with the PFIP.

"We at the Department of Tourism take pride in having a multitude of numbers from your community across the tourism value chain in all of the regions of the Philippines," Secretary Frasco said.

[BLM]

"Frasco said the LGBTQIA+ community is one of the rapidly expanding sectors of society worldwide, with over 35 million travelers." They may want to recheck those numbers. That may be what was projected as who might support the LGBTQIA+ community, not the actual numbers. The backlash from Budlight and others shows those numbers may have been off, that community may not be coddled now as much as hoped. The issue has become more divisive. I think they should stay neutral on this issue, especially on a topic that isn't directly connected to tourism. With the fiasco of the recent tourism ad, they shouldn't be gambling on something that already has shown negative consequences. Tourism should be inviting for everyone. Political issues will only deter those who disagree with that position. Keep the politics out and make this place inviting for all.   

[Freebie]

Cant wait.. oh darn  I'll be in Europe then.....rolls eyes and looks for sarcastic emoji.

 

so this is what they meant with the " Love the Philippines " slogan ???

[hk blues]

1 hour ago, BLM said:

"Frasco said the LGBTQIA+ community is one of the rapidly expanding sectors of society worldwide, with over 35 million travelers." They may want to recheck those numbers. That may be what was projected as who might support the LGBTQIA+ community, not the actual numbers. The backlash from Budlight and others shows those numbers may have been off, that community may not be coddled now as much as hoped. The issue has become more divisive. I think they should stay neutral on this issue, especially on a topic that isn't directly connected to tourism. With the fiasco of the recent tourism ad, they shouldn't be gambling on something that already has shown negative consequences. Tourism should be inviting for everyone. Political issues will only deter those who disagree with that position. Keep the politics out and make this place inviting for all.   

Yes...and no.

It's just another example of positive discrimination where there is a need to give certain 'disadvantaged' groups a leg up to level the playing field.  At the most basic level it's wrong but so is discriminating against someone because of their race, color, gender, sexuality and so on.  Positice action is distasteful,  but necessary IMO.

 

[BLM]

55 minutes ago, hk blues said:

Yes...and no.

It's just another example of positive discrimination where there is a need to give certain 'disadvantaged' groups a leg up to level the playing field.  At the most basic level it's wrong but so is discriminating against someone because of their race, color, gender, sexuality and so on.  Positice action is distasteful,  but necessary IMO.

 

I hear you. A lot of people say they support something, but in practice, they don't. They'll say what sounds good to avoid disdain, but will not spend their tourist dollars to support the cause, whatever it is. That's why the tourism commission should focus on tourism and attractions the country has to offer.

[Old55]

10 minutes ago, BLM said:

I hear you. A lot of people say they support something, but in practice, they don't. They'll say what sounds good to avoid disdain, but will not spend their tourist dollars to support the cause, whatever it is. That's why the tourism commission should focus on tourism and attractions the country has to offer.

But, but, but..... They have a new slogan! 

[Gator]

Maybe they can help out the now unemployed, poor and recently disadvantaged people who worked the bottling plants and breweries that made tranny fluid aka bud light. I’m sure the tourism board can a huge discount on bud light and give it to arriving LBQTGPASZROMW+++ passengers! 

[Kingpin]

10 hours ago, BLM said:

Keep the politics out and make this place inviting for all.   

The priority is, or should be, the citizens, and the citizens are Christian.  The US and Western Europe were once the same, until they were subverted by non-Christians, just like what is happening now in the Philippines now. Would be great if the Church steps up and crushes this type of globalist propaganda, but at least they haven't been weakened enough to allow gay marriage or abortion.  Any expat who supports this virus should go back to their own country where it spread from.

[JJReyes]

I am okay with tolerance which means no discrimination whatsoever, whether overt or subvert.  Openly marketing to the group is something else because it becomes political and there can be a backlash among those who oppose like conservative Christians and Muslims.  Let's wait to see what happens next.  I am sure the all  power Roman Catholic of the Philippine will express an opinion.

[Kingpin]

 

On 7/30/2023 at 10:36 PM, JJReyes said:

I am okay with tolerance

So was the US, how's that working out

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Members of LGBT community in Lapu-Lapu City to get protection soon. Lapu-Lapu City is set to join the cities of Mandaue and Cebu as LGUs that promote gender equality after its City Council approved on the third and final reading a proposed ordinance protecting the rights of members of the LGBTQ community.    LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu – The LGBT community in Lapu-Lapu City will soon have their rights protected.  This is after the city’s Sangguniang Panglungsod approved in the third and final reading a proposed ordinance that will penalize discrimination, harassment, and unfair treatment of members of the city’s LGBT community.  The ordinance entitled “An Ordinance Providing for a Comprehensive Policy Prohibiting Discrimination towards Lesbian, Gays, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual People (LGBTQIA+) and for other Purposes related hereto” was authored by Councilors Annabeth Cuizon and Jeorgen Eyas-Book.  The policy was passed on August 2 for the third and final reading.

https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/519991/members-of-lgbt-community-in-lapu-lapu-city-to-get-protection-soon