Will ‘That’s My Tomboy’ Raise Equality between the Sexes?

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On October 7, ABS-CBN’s “It’s Showtime” released a new segment called, ‘That’s my Tomboy’ which made viewers all over the nation go head-over-heels towards the girl contestants and their heartthrob faces and adorable presentations.

The feedback to the segment from online and studio audience was amazing and ‘That’s my Tomboy’ may even be as successful and popular as the former segment of “Kalokalike”.

As the segment shows support towards lesbians and being themselves, co-host Vice Ganda was really grateful for the people who showed support for the segment and the rest of the LGBT (lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and transgender) community.

 

"In behalf of lahat ng mga tomboy at bakla, nagpapasalamat ako sa madlang pipol kasi lantaran ang pagsuporta niyo sa'min," Vice had said. With the thunderous cheers from the audience as confirmation, the show was a big hit.

Other LGBT movements in Philippines can also be found with two openly lesbian singers, Aiza Seguerra and Charice as they had a very successful concert in the Araneta Coliseum last September 28 where many straight and gay viewers paid a couple thousand to watch them perform for three hours.

 

Also, the gay-themed series on GMA, “My Husband’s Lover” has also been a hit in media and public as they plan to end their show with a huge concert at Araneta Coliseum also.

Never forgets that she’s a Woman

During the “That’s My Tomboy” segment, contestant Rejoice “Phao” Faraon told the hosts and audience that although her physical looks are manly, she will never forget the fact that she is still a woman.

 

"Sa pinakita ko nga po (Tahitian dance), ako po 'yung tomboy na lalaki po ako pag tiningnan niyo, pero hindi ko po kakalimutan 'yung pagiging babae ko.”

 

Phao was also asked if she would like to have a conventional family sometime in the future, where she answered with a positive, 'yes’. As Vice Ganda and his role of comedy, he commented on Phao’s statement with a "Gusto mo tulungan kita diyan?"

Rights for Equality and Acceptance are Longed

 

Philippines is a country that is mostly based on their Catholic culture, although over the years, the public has noticed the tolerance of LGBT over the years as the LGBT community fights for equal rights and acceptance.

 

The question is will introducing segments shows, and skits which celebrate homosexuality, like “That’s my Tomboy’ the answer to what they desire?

 

Ira Briones of the Lesbian Activism Project, Inc. (LeAP, Inc.), shares her concerns and thoughts of the topic itself.

 "I think the Philippine society in general have been quite tolerant of LGBTQ (lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgenders and queer) people for a long time already,” she said in an interview with Yahoo OMG Philippines.

 

“The goal, however, is to push it further to acceptance and better understanding and eventually translate those into something more tangible like equal rights. The segment That's My Tomboy may not be perfect as it is now, but it is an avenue for opening up discussions that could lead to the goals I mentioned,” Ira added.

 

She was also asked if the noontime segment can perfect their show to accept the LGBT community.

 

“It will be helpful if the people involved in the show can seek education on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE) and from there I think they will know how to improve on the segment.”

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