Cebu parents on LGBTQ+ kids: ‘We should be the first to accept them’

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Luisa Ordiz Hermosilla, a native of Maasin City in Southern Leyte, marched with her three children – two of whom identify as lesbian and the other as gay. Another supportive parent at the event was Carmisa Sejas from Mandaue City. Sejas attended the celebration with her children. One of them, she said, identifies as a lesbian.Sejas was excited to watch her child’s talent on display as they competed in the “That’s My Tomboy” segment of the event, which is a pageant dedicated to members of the lesbian community.

Erik Justin Aya-ay, a Cebuano who identifies as gay, told Rappler that being accepted and comforted for being part of the gay community is a privilege that only a few children get to enjoy. He said that celebrating pride is important for those who are not yet accepted by their family members in order to connect to the community that makes them valid and accepted.

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