Jacky is an 18-year-old 1st-year student who is taking up a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, Major in Marketing Management at Olivarez College. Jacky is unique in showcasing her true self to society, her friends, and her family. When asked about how society is slowly adapting to inclusivity, Jacky seems pleased with how we—the society—are slowly embracing these changes as she believes that we get to express ourselves more as the people around us would also understand what they were trying to express. 

Justine is a 20-year-old from Pasay City who is currently taking a gap year in order to work. He is a happy-go-lucky guy who tends to cling to people when he's comfortable enough. He is glad that gender inclusivity is slowly making its way into society. In addition, he thinks that it is great to also have people freely express themselves in society.

A student at the University of the Philippines, Manila, Triz says that our nation's conservative culture worsens the issue by restricting movements and erecting barriers to our ability to express ourselves inside our communities.

From Makati City, an 18-year-old member of the LGBTQIA+ community member Gav opened his opinion about “How was it being part of the community with our country’s conservative culture?” He says that conservative culture is a barrier because it keeps us from evolving and merging into other cultures when we remain in it for an extended length of time. In contrast to other countries, despite their conservative cultures, some parts of them nevertheless support and encourage the LGBTQIA+ community's right to self-expression.

Triz and Gav say that the LGBTQIA+ community is growing into our nation's culture. As time passed, it grew increasingly visible and accepted, much to how we celebrate pride marches. Before that, the LGBTQIA+ community was laughed at. Will we remain in the adapting phase even though we are adapting? Stereotyping is also another issue; it is more tolerated than accepted. To what extent does adaptation apply in our culture?

(First Slide - Left: Triz, Right: Gav; Second Slide - Center: Triz)

Jefferson, an 18-year-old Tourism student at Parañaque City College, is uncertain about his gender identity. He expresses his views on the social norms and expectations associated with his gender. He believes that as long as people respect and acknowledge the diversity of gender identities and expressions, it is fair to be empathetic and open-minded.

Paully, an 18-year-old Tourism student at Parañaque City College, said in an interview that his behavior and demeanor vary depending on his environment and the events he participates in. He also emphasized that expressing oneself is acceptable as long as one does not harm or oppress others. He believes that we are all equal.

The three are good friends and they are happy to find themselves being openly and warmly accepted by others. They hope that people should have open minds about the LGBT community, as they believe it is high time and just to be embracing towards them.