The Philippine LGBT Chamber of Commerce

Championing the LGBT Contribution in Philippine Business #LGBTchamber

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Earlier, our Vice Chair for Business & Industry Evan Tan presented our #4WsOfSOGIE #SOGIE primer to his startup Taxumo (https://t.co/1PAr91NwT4), the Philippines' pioneering and multi-awarded business registration & tax… https://t.co/NRvJLLCl7i

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Companies who respect gender diversity,attract the best talent,retain employees better,outperform other companies across all margins. @luckymanzano + @ramonbautista are right & follow-worthy for expressing their support for ppl to be who they are in the workplace @itsking_carl.

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“Keri” is a Philippine phenomenon – usually said by Filipinos when asked if they are ok with an idea, or when if they can be accepting of others [“Keri kita”]. International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, happening worldwide on May 17 #IDAHOT #idahotb2018

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The #SOGIE Executive Session (SES) programme is a compressed 30-minute high-level talk designed for c-level leaders (CEO, COO, etc), Presidents, and Heads, to help them bring their organization to a future that is more diverse. #LGBT #Diversity

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The Embassy of the Netherlands in the Philippines and the Philippine LGBT Chamber of Commerce celebrate IDAHOT 2018 (International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia) on MAY 16, 2018 530pm to 830pm at the Dutch Ambassador’s Residence in Makati City

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@itsking_carl Companies who respect gender diversity,attract the best talent,retain employees better,outperform other companies across all margins. @luckymanzano + @ramonbautista are right & follow-worthy for expressing their support for ppl to be who they are in the workplace @itsking_carl.

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Nicholls: sometimes a gaydar is really just you wanting someone to be gay. Like me, I am convinced that @Cristiano Ronaldo is gay.
#IDAHOT

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Sia: I don't think there's really a gay-dar. I think the best way to find out is to ask - ask *nicely*. Don't just go like, 'hey r u gay??'

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Question(s) from the audience:

When and how do you find out you are gay? What are the indications that someone is gay? #OutInBusiness

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"I came out when I was 29, even though I knew since I was 7 years old." - Nicholls #OutInBusiness #LGBTChamber #IDAHOT

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Nicholls: We are always coming out to various people at various times. #OutInBusiness #LGBTChamber #IDAHOT

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Sia: From my experience, parents know. #OutInBusiness #LGBTChamber #IDAHOT

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A question from the audience. "How do you prep yourself to come out to your immediate family?" #OutInBusiness #LGBTChamber #IDAHOT

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@emkey Loving your energy! ❤ #IDAHOT #OutInBusiness #LGBTChamber

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Every time I move, I must decide if I'll be open about my sexuality or not. Every place is different. - Nicholls #OutInBusiness #IDAHOT

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Some points from our speakers

- Business is growing in PH
- Vast talents in LGBT is underutilized
- Much to gain if industries welcome LGBT

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"Where I work, my sexuality has never been a point of contention, or even a point of discussion. It's fun to feel normal." - Sia

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LOOK: Mr. Estrellado tells his personal story about struggling with coming out, and how the movie "Frozen" helped him through tough times.