Vice Ganda: Sinong mas straight?

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Vice Ganda got disowned by his own community. 

Practice lang.

It's clear that Vice Ganda did not know about the series. He and the it entire show didn't get the advocacy and the message of GSP. So, never again!  

The question 'Sino ang mas straight?' Not funny!

You can see how Ian and Paolo got awkward with the question. 

Asking that assumes na meron laging guy/girl sa relationship. Putting LGBT in heteronormative (straight relationship) expectations.

For queer relations, there may be two gays or two lesbians or any combo, would not matter. And besides, personal matters are best left personal.

1. Stop  who's the guy/girl in queer relations and stop making gameshows out of very personal matters.

2. Being LGBT+ does not auto-remold one's backward attitudes on SOGIE.

3. Educate, take up space and fight.

Vice Ganda should know better, but she seems busy being a tool for heteronormative media.

It saddens me that actors from a BL series were treated as sexual objects and pressed with heteronormative standards in the show. Vice Ganda, you could have done better. listen to the LGBT community. You should all not be regressing.

It isn't the first time that Vice Ganda has this tone-deaf remarks. For someone that has been in the entertainment industry for more than a decade w/ such privilege, it's disappointing that he still chooses to be ignorant on crucial matters such as LGBT discourses. Nakakapagod.

You know what needs straightening? 

The twisted backward notion that homosexual relations need to fit heteronormative expectations. The failure to understand the complexity of LGBT beyond sexual stuff.

Goes to show that both our media and culture are intensely backward, and it will take a lot more than BL shows and a Twitter echo chamber to change the conditions that make them in the first place. Educate, educate, struggle, struggle.

Eh divided nga ang LGBT. Mas marami, wapakels. Yung iba sila pa mismo una manlait. Look at Vice. Patawa lang sya dahil dun pera niya. Yun lang nakita nyang role niya.

It is simply the unwillingless to see the world in terms other than the received heteronormative orthodoxies. I would be embarrassed to be involved with something this outdated.

No more educating. I should be allowed to hate the likes of Vice Ganda who possesses both social and economic capital, who has had all the time to learn about this community should they actually wanted to, yet never did.

If you're still wondering why so many Filipinos admire Vice Ganda but deny the LGBT+ basic human rights, it's because Vice reduces her gender identity to only a form of entertainment or whatever that sells, instead of utilizing her platform to amplify the plight of the community.

Unless he actually learns about sensitivity and makes use of his influence for good, Vice Ganda will never be a respectable gay icon.

He is an icon, alright. But in so many wrong ways.

Ang foundation ng career niya ay base sa insensitivity.

He doesn't have the respect of a huge chunk of the community. No sensible queer person respects him.

Walang ambag sa sariling community kasi. He is a gay person so full of himself. He will never be effective to represent the LGBT community.

Vice Ganda is not an LGBT ally. The only thing the comedian knows is horribly making fun of people, including those who are part of the LGBTQ+ community. Tasteless, cheap comedy.

Of course Vice Ganda's still problematic. Let's not forget that they enabled Duterte's rise to power. Only gets serious and political when it affects them, and continues to perpetuate tropes against members of the LGBTQ+ community with "sino ang mas straight/tigasin/kulot?

Even when the ABS-CBN shutdown happened, AFAIK they didn't even bat an eyelash

They just setup shop sa YouTube.

Literally just one tweet about praying and that was it. Back to business, because it didn't affect their livelihood. The privilege.

Make it make sense? Also the subtle innuendos with the other terms listed? Just shows all y'all do is sexualize and use the LGBTQIA+ community for entertainment. 

Vice Ganda pulling off a stunt like that for the straights? I'm not surprised because majority of the bitch's demographic are straight ppl so he will perform what is appealing to the straights which is "funny" gay stereotypical jokes. Gross. 

Also LGBTs don't recognize Vice Ganda as part of the community.

How does it feel to be a queer and a tool of hetero-patriarchy? I dunno, ask Vice Ganda

Hetero-patriarchy - In feminist/queer theory, it's a socio-political system where (primarily) cisgender heterosexual males exert authority/dominance over cisgender/non-conforming females or other sexual orientations and gender identities.

It seeks to reinforce heteronormative values as the only identity acceptable meanwhile oppressing other genders, gender identities, and other sexual orientations through domination of the media space, pushing anti-LGBTQIA+ policies, reinforcing hetero social norms etc.

Vice Ganda is the problematic gay y'all need to call out. They don't acknowledge nor do they apologize for any problematic thing they do.

How can Filipino families be acceptive of the gays when they are seeing vice ganda as an “example.” 

Instead of apologizing and learning they dismiss it by saying "toxic kayo dapat good vibes lang" then proceeds to justify what they did.

It's proof that Vice Ganda is tone deaf and having a queer person on your team does not mean you have a queer-friendly show.

Isn’t there anyone on it's Showtime Na’s team that is part of the LGBT+ community that could’ve flagged this and explained why it’s wrong? 2020 na guys, nandiyan pa din kayo. 

This is exactly the “stereotyping” that they talked about in #GSP. The irony of it happening to the actors in real life is very telling of how much work there is to be done SMH.

This is exactly the micro-aggression talked about in #GSP what a shame.

How ironic given how the series teaches us the exact opposite.

Nakakahiya! Kesehodang hindi tungkol sa sexuality ang buong tanong mali pa rin sya! Just for the sake of viewership ganito ang gagawin Ng It's Showtime Na sa mga guests nila?!

Vice Ganda’s always been a problematic gay, the way this sis never learns.

Really the range of his humor is making other people feel bad or uncomfortable from his bad jokes. He literally only has like one or two movies that were actually tolerable to watch.

Paolo’s awkward smile and Jan’s shift in body language after that awful question left Vice Ganda’s mouth. 

I understand the frustration, it was an unfair situation that happened on It's Showtime Na and it deserves the criticism that it's getting. 

Vice Ganda and Ellen DeGeneres are in the same category of "could've been the icons we needed but..."

But we shouldn’t put all the blame to Vice Ganda only because the one who was really at fault and should also be blamed here is the segment producer/writer.

Though that doesn’t mean Vice Ganda is excused, because she’s still accountable for this as a host of this segment.

It's OK to be angry, but it must be directed towards the root of the problem. Be angry at Vice Ganda if you must. She's been at that business for so long. She has the resources to be educated.

Only in the Philippines: Congratulations to Debold Sinas, new PNP Chief

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"Duterte appoints Maj. Gen. Debold Sinas as new Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief.

Sinas is rising to power as the new chief of the PNP despite figuring in the bruising "mañanita" controversy.

Goodbye forever, police integrity!

Why is it that almost every time my country is trending I immediately know it's not good? 

Only in the Philippines where you can break every law and still be a house speaker, a senator, a president, and a police chief.

In other countries, its leaders will go much further to resignation just because they violated their health protocols for the pandemic. Only in the Philippines where one gets promoted instead. 

Leaders should be an example, not an exemption.

@itsrenzdzlrc

A violator of health and safety protocols will have a promotion. 

The "Only in the Philippines" has always been about negative news lately but never became positive. Let's try to change just like what happened to America with their new President Joe Biden, and farewell are in order for Donal Trump.

In the Philippines, we should be saying goodbye to our President, and let the Vice President lead instead because this has been the worst part of our lives so far with the current administration.

The mananita quarantine violation should not have gone unpunished. They should have strictly implemented a punishment especially that the violator is a government official. Lead by example...otherwise resign.

Another great clown has been appointed to a higher position so I think the President's job nowadays is to give his detractors everything to hate him more from.his circus government.

Cover photo credit to @cartonnistzach

How to Care and Decorate with Poinsettias This Christmas

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The weather is cold, and we can hear the lovely music of our beloved holiday icon, Jose Marie Chan, partnered with a couple of holiday-themed memes. These are the telltale signs that the Philippines are now in the middle of preparing for the holidays. Everyone is getting their Christmas decorations out. And of course, who can forget about the seasonal beauty that is the poinsettia?

Poinsettia: The Christmas Star

The poinsettia is known for its bright red and green colors, which makes it the best plant to decorate with during the holidays. Though it is a flowering plant, don’t mistake its colorful leaves for petals. Its flowers are the yellow parts of the plant. It’s very tiny and takes on a berry-like appearance.

This lovely houseplant is a native to Mexico. It is also where the flower’s association with Christmas is first known.

The story starts with a poor child that didn’t have any means to buy a grand gift to the Christ Child. She was upset that her family did not have anything prepared for Him. However, she quickly learned that any gift is beautiful as it is given. So she gathered an armful of green weeds and offers it as a gift. A miracle had happened, and all the green weeds had transformed into what is known as the poinsettia today.

Decoration Ideas

Poinsettia is the definite go-to plant when you want to decorate your home with the holidays. Here are a few design ideas that you can do with your poinsettia plants:

Check Out Varying Types of Poinsettia

Classic red poinsettias will always be a top seller in the market. However, if you’re thinking about upping your game with your decorating, try to explore different poinsettia in the market. Poinsettias can come in different shades of red, white, pink, and coral colors.

Feel free to mix and match color combinations and variegation. It will all depend on your taste and style. A classic combination is white poinsettias with red as accents. For something a little more fun and youthful, try combining an ice punch poinsettia with a beautiful pink poinsettia.

A Christmas Tree of Poinsettia

If you happen to walk around public areas, you might find one of these beautiful poinsettia displays arranged like a tree. If you’d like to change up your Christmas decorations this year, why not re-create a small one in your very own home?

You can try this by getting tree-shaped shelvings. Or if you'd like something a little smaller, you can try this will small 3 to 4 ladder type shelves.

Poinsettia By The Window Sill

These plants love a lot of bright light so putting them on the windowsill is one of the best ways to decorate with poinsettias. When placing your plants in your window, try to keep in mind the rule of odds. Place around three or five poinsettias right by your windowsill. Add a few green garlands and decorate to your heart’s content.

If you would prefer, you can invest in a rectangular planter and plant a few poinsettias there. For an added effect, combine different variegations for added variety to your arrangement. Also, make sure that no part of the plant is touching a cold windowpane. That may lead to injury on the plant.

  

Hanging Poinsettias

Do you have a flair for the dramatic? Try planting your poinsettias in hanging baskets and put them in the empty corner of your home. This is sure to liven up those dead spaces and fill it with holiday cheer. It's also a great way to save on floor space and make the room look spacious. To give it a bit of pizazz, use a combination of white and red poinsettias.

Use the Best Pots

A plant's container is just as important as the plant itself. Play around with your pots and see what works best for your poinsettia. You can choose from a range of beautiful white ceramics or something as down to earth as a decorative basket pot. Choose something that would look best for your chosen theme this holiday season.

A gold-colored pot is perfect for a warmer color scheme. Pair this with a classic red poinsettia. If you want to go for a cooler tone, go with a silver-colored pot paired with white poinsettias.

Poinsettia Care Tips

Now, even though they’re considered decorative plants, these flowering plants can be a bit tricky when it comes to caring for it. If you want them to survive all through and beyond the holidays, make sure to take note of these tips:

Give It Enough Light

Poinsettias enjoy being under the sun! Make sure to keep them near a window where there's a lot of light. According to Philstar Global, placing the plant under low light will result in the shedding of lower leaves. If there’s not enough light coming through your home, you can make up for it with soft grow lights.

Careful with The Watering

Now poinsettias are considered sub-tropical plants. This means that they prefer to keep their soil moist and not wet. What you want to do is to water it runs out the drainage hole. Allow the pot to drain out its excess water. To help maintain its moisture, you might want to pot your poinsettias in non-porous containers like fiberglass pots. I recommend these sorts of planters because they're known to be durable and lightweight.

Do NOT feed a poinsettia in bloom as it may do some damage to its roots. If your poinsettia was recently repotted or newly bought, the soil will have enough nutrients to sustain them through Christmas.

Temperature Management is Key

Avoid placing your poinsettias in an air-conditioned area. You’ll want to maintain the temperature at 65 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit during the day. This is crucial for them to maintain their blooming.

Caution: Poinsettia’s Toxicity

Contrary to popular belief, no known evidence points to poinsettias being poisonous. However, according to WebMD, that doesn't mean that they're harmless. If a child eats enough poinsettia leaves, he might become nauseated and may vomit.

It's not lethal enough to kill your child or your pet.  It's always better to keep these beauties out of reach to avoid any accidents. Teach your kids and train your pets to stay away from the plant.