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On what freedom means

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When I opened my browser, I saw Google’s homepage showcasing the Philippine flag, as we are now celebrating our 114th independence from the colonial grip of Spain.

But whether we are truly free is another story.

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I will not be delving more into the socioeconomic and political aspects of our country’s current situation.  There are various theories explaining that third world, or okay, developing countries like us are politically independent but economically dependent; therefore undermining the concept of freedom.

But the question of freedom is also quite personal to most people, and I also always ask myself am I really free?

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Of bigots and homophobia in this modern age

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On my way to work today, I was unfortunate enough to sit next to an obnoxious couple: a husband and wife. While I was trying to read The Lord of the Rings on my Kindle, I can’t help but hear their conversation because they were talking extremely loud. What really ticked me of was their exchange, delivered in Filipino:

Wife: *muttering*… Oo bading nga ‘yung anak nya ‘eh (Yes, his son is really gay)

Husband: Bading?!?! Kawawa naman ‘yung tatay nya! (He’s gay?!?! Too bad for his dad!)

I wanted to punch this guy. I don’t know about him or anything but I can’t comprehend why he would automatically assume that it was a shameful situation for that father in question. Just because his son is gay, he has to be pitied. I’m very grateful that he is NOT my father because my father, on the other hand, is conversely accepting and loving of me and whatever preference I have.

Just as you thought that the Philippines, and the world in general, is becoming more accepting of any gender beyond male and female, these types of experiences surface and smack you at point blank. Pity on you, sir, because you are a bigot.