Baklang Kanal Trending On Twitter, Turning Negativity Into Strength
BAKLANG KANAL – Recently, the term “Baklang Kanal” went trending on Twitter because of negativity.
But, thanks to supporters of the community, the once derogatory term to demean and undermine the LGBTQ+, the term “Baklang Kanal” has become a symbol of strength.
For the longest time, deviating from the “standards” of society in the Philippines has led to a social divide. Currently, being part of the LGBTQ+ community is being “tolerated” in the Philippines rather than being fully accepted.
However, there would always be people trying to put down efforts for progress due to “cultural beliefs”. This is what happened with the term “Baklang Kanal”.
According to Human Rights activist Francis Baraan IV, the DDS used the term as a pejorative. Further more, Baraan IV says the DDS think “gays are immoral, hypersensitive, entitled, trashy, loud, and promiscuous“.
As social and political issues in the Philippines begin to ramp up, netizens begin to speak up, refusing to stay silent. As such, bad actors begin to attack those who are fighting for a more progressive country, especially members of the LGBTQ+.
In Response to the attacks, Francis Baraan IV said:
“BAKLANG KANAL IS TRENDING, B/C WE ARE SICK & TIRED OF THE DDS HOMOPHOBIA. If being Baklang Kanal means vigorously & doggedly fighting for a more socially progressive, egalitarian, liberal, and democratic Philippines, then, count me in. I am a Baklang Kanal—& DAMN PROUD TO BE 1.“
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