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Diary of a Filipino American in the Lion City

Pink Dot 2017 from home.

Celebrating the freedom to love.

I was not allowed to be part of it this year.

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Wearing pink. Stayed at home to play Tekken 7.

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Posted on July 3, 2017July 3, 2017 by GeorgePosted in Gay Rights

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Hi, I'm George and welcome to my personal blog! This version of my blog started in 2013, right after I came out to my parents.

A little bit about me. I'm a Filipino American who has been living and working in Singapore for the past ten years. I write about my life and adventures in the Lion City. This includes stories about food, events, and hobbies such as running and dragon boating. I also write about the Filipino and LGBTQ+ communities in Singapore.

As this is my personal blog, all views expressed here are my own and they do not reflect the views of my employer or any organisation I am affiliated with. If you want to follow my career, consider adding me on LinkedIn.

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A podcast about people who are finding their ‘place’ away from home. You can listen and follow via Spotify.

Podcast Episodes

I Left it All Behind
Ten years later, I reflect on why I left Manila to pursue a career in Singapore. Plus, my tips for those moving to a new country.
Barcelona / Dubai
Jake Ofrasio and Kristine Abante, residents of Barcelona and Dubai respectively, share the contrasts between old and new world.
A Few Ways to Thrive in London
Kishan Lal lived comfortably in Singapore for the first 34 years of his life. Now, he tells us what London is like and how he's thriving.
Would you give up your citizenship?
You move to a new country and you have an opportunity to fully integrate as a citizen of this country. What will you do?
Cats on an Airplane
Bay Area native Eric Anaya finds comfort in traveling outside familiarity. From Italy to Mexico, what's his advice for those moving to a new place?
Two Filipinos in New York
Is there a formula to be considered local in New York City? Alyssa Bautista and Eugene Santos share the no-nonsense charm of "the city".
I Don't Want To Be Local
There's a difference between integrating and assimilating. German national Ulrike Klemm talks about her identity and Hong Kong.
Multicultural Singapore
What does it mean to be local in multicultural Singapore? Greg Varghese speaks about tolerance, acceptance, and the potentials of co-existence.

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what’s a bekpackr (URL)?

bek for beki (gay slang for “gay”) and packr or packer (short for “backpacker”). Although I’ve been blogging since 2002, this version of my blog started one week after I came out to my family in 2013.

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