Salamat!

I love 2010! It was a year of blessings and love. Allow me to thank the people who have been instruments of grace for this year.

First of all, thank you to everyone who watched our films "Laruang Lalake" and "Pulupot". And thank you for buying original DVD's.

Thank you to Joselito Altarejos for doing "Laruang Lalake" and Monti Parungao for all the projects you have given me.

Thank you to my dear friends from the entertaiment and media: Cris Pablo, Sunflower films, Mr. Fu, Joon De Guzman, Ferdinand Lapuz, Leo Dominguez, Danio Caw, Carlos Barrera, Felbert Go, Edgar Cruz of Stir.ph, Mell Navarro of PEP, Jerry Olea of Abante Tonite, Dinno Erece of Remate, Miong 21 and RD Dantes.

Thank you to the supporters of Lexuality, Mr. D from Singapore and Lance Collins from Hawaii for your friendship and your trust.

Thank you to the graciousness of interior designer Eric Paras, fashion icon Jojie Lloren and of course, South Bay City Spa (Mia Road, Paranaque) .

To my partner, Mr. N, thank you for loving a crazy bakla like me.

And most of all, thank you to all the readers and followers of this blog. Thank you for sharing your insights, your knowledge and your stories to keep this blog interesting. And thank you for all those who approach me in public telling me how they like this blog. You are all my inspiration to keep telling stories and to keep sharing for the Filipino gay community.

Maraming Salamat. Let us all look forward to a prosperous 2011!

70%

MSM (Men who have sex with me) - the gay, the bi, the sex worker, the straight curious comprise 70% of the new cases of HIV in the Philippines. And the rate is going up.

Here's the report from the Inquirer

It's time to warn our brothers. Be safe.

The Unstoppable Exhibitionist

The sexy and the unstoppable exhibitionist and indie film actor Tony Lapena is at it again with his daddy erotic images. I stole some of them from his facebook account.

Lift on Gay Ban

President Obama repeals the ban on gay men and women serving in the military in what is a major step for the fight for gay rights.

WASHINGTON – Declaring that members of the military will no longer be asked to lie, President Barack Obama fulfilled a campaign promise Wednesday and signed a landmark law repealing the ban on gay men and women serving openly in the armed services.


"This is a good day," a beaming Obama said. "This is a very good day."

READ THE FULL REPORT FROM YAHOO

Zombadings

Finally, a teaser of my much awaited film from my good looking neighbor Jade Castro (acclaimed director of Endo and My Big Love) from the brilliant producers and writers of "Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros".

Not Natural

Bestselling author of the book "The Purpose Driven Life", Rick Warren was quoted to have declare:

"Homosexuality is not a natural way of life and thus is not a human right"

It seems like Mr. Warren needs to brush up on his knowledge on evolution as well several studies on animal sexual behavior.

Gaydar

An effective gaydar is something I don't have. There had been a lot of instances of men coming to me telling me that they have seen a lot of the movies that I have written. And I could almost say, "I never expected you to be gay". Anyway, here's a funny photo shared to me over facebook:

Paraan

Overheard from a gay friend:

May paraan ang malibog.

Fighting in White Briefs

I have a newfound pastime that ignites my libido. And it's watching the UFC, the ultimate fighting championship. Let me share some hot, fighting moments with my new sex fantasy, Shogun Roa, a Brazilian Mixed Martial Artist.

I would never back out from a violent fight if my opponent is as sexy as him

May I grab his ass too?

Rejecting an Eye Ball

A friend of mine recently asked me for an advice on what is the best way to reject an eye ball considering how the other person may feel. I shared to him my secret. Whenever I am unattracted to the person I meet for a hookup, I make sure to buy him coffee and dessert in a nice coffee shop. I spend time talking to him. Then, I say goodbye.

Any tips from you guys?

A Nude Photo Exhibit



Actor Janvier Daly poses for
Ian Felix Alquiros



Nude Photography Professional Ian Felix Alquiros will mount his first first ever photo exhibit entitled "4urEYESonly" at the Room (88 Panay Ave., Quezon city). The event will feature his collection of 180 new works in nude photography. Launch will be on December 10 (Fri) 6pm to 12mn and a regular exhibit viewing is scheduled on December 11 (Sat) 1 to 9pm. Entrance is at Php300. The venue is very near the intersection of Timog ave. and Panay. Good luck Ian!

Pride 2010

Yesterday was an important event to the LGBT community as we celebrated the Annual Pride March 2010. And after almost half a decade the march was held again in Quezon City, where the local government gave their full and overwhelming support to the LGBT crowd.

Thank you to Mayor Herbert Bautista and Vice Mayor Joy Belmonte for making this successul event possible. Thank you also to the celebrities (Jomari Yllana, Tuesday Vargas, Gerard Santos) and other performers for gracing the event last night. And of course, congratulations to all the LGBT groups for making creating the biggest pride ever!

The busy Tomas Morato street was closed to give way to the parade and festivities

A gorgeous couple share a kiss

hot lesbians!

My vote as the two most gorgeous guys in the parade, Jonas of Akbayan and Kenneth of Filipinofreethinkers

The Pride March is never complete withour Christian antagonists promoting hate against LGBT. On the
right is a member of Filipinofreethinkers who is mocking the clueless Christian lady.

Yoga for life is a group of yoga enthusiasts mostly by gay men headed by Paolo Leonido

The One Bacardi Group

My hero Carlos Celdran preaching for tolerance for the LGBT

One Love

One Saturday, December 4, Let us all stand up for who we are and join the Philippine Pride March at the Morato Circle, Quezon city. 2pm onwards.

An Important Day

To my dear friend who almost died after his immune system function suddenly dropped due to HIV infection,

To that gorgeous housemate of my friend who is now struggling with HIV,

To the fuck buddy of my dear friend whose tuberculosis has not improved due to his full blown AIDS status

To everyone I know who risk their lives with bareback fun.

To all the hot guys I have turned down simply because I cannot do bareback with you.

I am one with the whole world in celebrating the World AIDS day. It's time to put a stop to the virus that has already infected thousands of us, Filipinos.

Pride on Saturday

I urge all Filipino gay men, bisexuals, transgenders and lesbians (if there are lesbian readers of this blog) to join the Pride Festivities on December 4 Saturday at the Tomas Morato circle. The march starts at 2pm. And a special show starts at 9pm. The Pride March is our only chance to show the Filipino society how big and significant we are as a segment of this population. And it is the perfect time to show our stand on HIV/ AIDS awareness which has already infected thousands of Filipinos.

Bakla, huwag kang mahiya! Join the Pride Day!

Hotmen This Sunday

If you don't have any plans this Sunday (November 28), you may want to catch the 29 men vying for the top position for "The Search for the Hotmen" at Metro Bar, West Ave. Show starts at 8pm. So, who among them would you like to be on top of you?

Loving a "Bakla"

I met this hotel executive in this luxury resort about half a year ago. And we started seeing each other whenever he comes to Manila for a visit. Let me share with you some memorable statements from this guy:

During one of our earliest dates:
"You know what, It's my first time to date a...(after a very long pregnant pause)...a... palengkera like you."

A few months after:
"My most difficult adjustment will be how you carry yourself in public... baklang-bakla ka e!"

After our first vacation together, he sent me this text message:
"I love you, kahit baklang bakla ka."

Hotmen Search

29 young men will outbare each other in GRAMM Entertainment Productions’ “Search for The Hotmen” on November 28, 2010, Sunday, 8:00 PM, at Metro Bar, #47 West Avenue, Quezon City. Here are my personal favorites among the roster:

 

 

Another Honor for Juan

"Ang Laro ng Buhay ni Juan" by Joselito Altarejos is named as one of the 10 Best Filipino Independent Films of 2010 by the Young Filmmakers of the Philippines (YFMP).

Tony Lapena in a publicity photo for "Juan"

Here is the list of the group's top films (in alphabetical order)

1. Bakal Boys
2. Biyaheng Lupa
3. Ded na si Lolo
4. Dinig Sana Kita
5. Engkwentro
6. Himpapawid
7. Kinatay'
8. Laro ng Buhay ni Juan
9. Last Supper No.3
10. Wanted Borders

Congratulations to Joselito Altarejos, Rayan Dulay and the rest of our team for another citation for this small film.

Choose Your Hunk

The trailblazing Climax films together with the very popular rddantes.com has partnered together for a new concept of bikini search: Bikini TV, a video and online, interactive bikini contest where each hunk is judged by the audience. Here's the teaser of this video which is available now on legitimate video shops. Again, please buy original!

Wealthy, Gay & Lonely

Recently, I met an IT professional gay man from New York who was pressured by his parents to come back to Bicol so he can oversee their family business. The man dreads going home as he knows he will be forced by his folks to marry a woman as soon as he comes back.

His story is the same with many other Filipino gay men I have met. The wealthy parents force their 30-ish queer, bachelor son to marry a woman. Or they are threatened to lose their inheritance.

I am just glad that my parents didn't have enough wealth to threaten me with such a proposition.

An Honor for Juan

Rayan Dulay and Ace Ricafort for The Game in Juan's Life (Ang Laro ng Buhay ni Juan)

Congratulations to Joselito Altarejos and our team behind "Ang Laro ng Buhay ni Juan" (The Game of Juan's Life) for receiving an honorable mention at the Chicago's Reeling Film Festival 2010. The festival descirbed the film as a:

candid look at gay life in the squalid slums of Manila focuses on a young performer (Ray An Dulay) at a private sex club who dreams of returning to his hometown in the provinces, even though this would mean leaving his handsome, devoted lover (Jer...ico Antonio) . The direct, honest performances and Richard Gonzales 's evocative score give this downbeat but unsentimental 2009 drama an understated power, and Pao Santiago Pangan's intimate, verite-style cinematography fosters a compelling, documentary-style authenticity.

Mike Got It

 In the late 90's this actor Mike Magat was the subject of my wet fantasies. I was just glad to find a copy of Mario O' Hara's "Bubungang Lata" and see this gorgeous Pinoy hunk once again, whoa few years back was reported to be driving a taxi around the Metro.

The Boracay Masseur

In case you find yourself in Boracay island wanting some man's hands to knead your muscles and caress your stress away, you may want to contact Jake, our gay-friendly masseur from my last week's trip in the island.

His number is 0910-4257810.

Wondering About Pinoy Bath Houses

Here's an interesting comment that is worth pondering on by patrons of bath houses:

How come Bangkok's massage houses are so way, way up the ladder in terms of facilities, ambiance, fixtures, if compared with ours here. honestly, nakakalungkot. di ba talaga natin puwedeng gawing kasing gaganda ng mga establishments natin dito ang mga gay places nila dun? i've been to bangkok many times and the many places of interests for gay men dun and also ours here in metro manila. sadly, ang layo talaga ng angat nila.

Anonymous

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Hi Anonymous,

Your observation is keen and valid and it has challenged me to try to find an answer. Here's how I see it. The Bangkok gay scene is way much higher than ours because thery have a strong patronage from gay travelers (read: dollars coming in).

Now, Metro Manila can only attract the gay travelers if our "intelligent" city governments will just put an end to the frequent raids they launch against adult businesses and the "Imbestigador" TV show and its cousins, will stop making a a big deal about adult entertainment.

If we want to attract the gay tourists, laws in our country must be changed. And the revisions of these laws will come from every citizen especially from our community.

Lex

My Bangkok Erotic Massage

 

Of course, my trip will never be complete without erotic massage from a gay massage place. My boyfriend and I had an average of two massage sessions everyday in between our yoga sessions inside the Courtyard Marriot gym.

And with my boyfriend’s blessings, I tried “Bangkok Massage” inside at the Soi Pratuchai. Outside the spa, Thai boys in white tank tops and tiny shorts would seduce you to come inside the spa and choose them as their masseur. The typical Thai masseur is thin and small-framed, which I believe is perfect for the many travelers from the West. And again for the record, I only go for the bulky Pinoy guys, and due to the lack of choices, I settled for the masseur who was the lanky version of actor Antonio Aquitania.

The 1 hour massage costs 500 Baht (Php600) and the minimum required tip is Php 500 Baht. The minimum required tip is something that most gay massage places in Manila can adopt. This I think protects the masseurs and at the same time protects the gay clients from pushy and abusive therapists as well.

The interior of this particular gay massage place is fantastic. I am not sure if this is something that you can see in our own Kamuning/ Kamias line of gay massage places. My shy masseur whose English was limited stripped me off and guided me to warm shower.

After my silent shower scene, he guided me back to my clean room for my “bedroom scene”.

Now, here comes the disappointing part for me. The massage felt it was just a fancy way of putting lotion on my body. And whether you believe me or not, the masseur was not exactly my type that my penis couldn’t rise to the occasion. No sexual act happened at all. But I think I made my masseur happy with the minimum tip I gave him.