We honor the pioneering work of Edgardo “Inang” Allan Tolosa especially in the founding of ProGay Philippines and co-organizing with former MCC Manila, the first Pride March in the Philippines and in Asia. May Inang Allan forever be remembered and his spirit live on in the struggle for justice, equality and peace. Source: ABS-CBN News […]
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The Sign Of Times – On Recent Shutdown of ABS-CBN
“There is an evil that I have seen under the sun, as great an error as if it proceeded from the ruler” Ecclesiastes 10:5 The passage of the draconian Terror Law, the baseless non-renewal of the franchise of ABS-CBN, and the billions of public funds and international loans that have not translated to competent and […]
#SulongWagPatinag: Queer And Christian
Listen to these LGBT+ people who are also Christian. Listen to their stories of struggle and how they overcame their sexuality and their faith. Moderator: Rev. Joseph Tiu San JosePastor of Open Table MCC, an LGBT+ affirming church in Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines Speakers: Sis. Wylard “Wowa” LedamaThe first out and proud transgender seminarian under […]
Statement On The Newly-Passed (Anti) Terror Law
As a Church, the Body of Christ, we remain united with others to resist the (Anti) Terror Law and all acts of fascism and state terrorism. Junk Terror Law! Sulong, Wag Patinag! Rev. Joseph Tiu San Jose, Pastor of Open Table Metropolitan Community Church Also read: National Council of Churches in the Philippines (NCCP) statement […]
Queer Affirming Church Q&A With Pastor Joseph
Being an LGBT+ affirming church in the Philippines, Open Table MCC receives a lot of questions about our advocacy, so we decided to do a Q&A session. We have received various questions from our social media accounts such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Rev. Joseph Tiu San Jose answers questions such as: how to handle […]