ILOILO CITY — In a first for this city, members and supporters of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community on Friday held a protest rally to decry an antigay comment by a radio broadcaster and blogger. In the interview, Mejorada commented on Superio’s being gay as a possible reason for his alleged corruption. His comment drew widespread condemnation on social media, especially from the LGBTQ community which accused him of stereotyping gays. He said it was not his intention to “disparage” members of the LGBTQ community. Mejorada’s apology failed to placate the LGBTQ community which said his comments had no place in Iloilo City.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer March 16, 2019 23:26 UTC