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This is the blog of an out and proud gay Filipino man, the author of “God Loves Bakla” which is being released internationally by Maverick House Publishers of Ireland as “Of God and Men”. I believe that people’s prejudices against gay men and women stem largely from their ignorance about our real day-to-day lives. If we can bring our hidden lives out of the closet and into the light, people will realize that we are not much different from everyone else, and that we deserve the same rights and treatment as everyone else. Change has come in many parts of the Western world, and I hope to do my part to foster change in the country of my birth.
“If you build it, he will come.”
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Hi Raymond,
How are you? I’m glad that you have reshaped your book and given it a new title, and I also like reading about your reflections and experiences. I am back in Cambodia after a long absence due to my health issues. My health has improved a lot and its good to be back in Cambodia.
I never forgot our lunch with each other last year its still in my head about what you said. I think you are right! God wants us to be happy and to finally have that someone in our lives where we can wake up in the morning with real and true love in our eyes.
I pray that your journey in Egypt will bring you new experiences and enlightenment about yourself. I still down sometimes in the quiet evenings and think about your story as it reminds me of one day having my story written down too. Please read my latest entry in my blog when you are free. I’ve managed to update it after a long absence from writing entries.
With love, compassion and valour my queer friend.
regards, Paddy.
Hi Raymond,
I just finished reading your book “God loves Bakla”
I chanced upon it while idly waiting for my friend at National Bookstore at Greenbelt 1.
The book was a good read! Very honest and moving. I have to stop several times cause I can’t help but cry. I felt like I was reading something about myself. As a matter of fact some paragraphs and lines are still very vivid in my mind that caused tears falling from my eyes while actually writing this. Your book made an impact in me.
Interestingly, I am getting married to the “Robert” of my life in few days in South Africa. Just imagine the coincidence. I happy to have read your book just before my own wedding cause it inspired me a lot. I am sure your book will be an inspiration to a lot of people – gay or straight alike – in the Philippines and to the whole world.
More power to you.
Thanks a lot for writing. I’m so happy that GLB is reaching so many readers like you. Congratulations on your upcoming wedding. You are very lucky and blessed to have found love. Please help spread the love and also spread the word about GLB. God bless you and your husband. All the best to you both.
Love,
Raymond
Your book is an eye opener, to those who are blindfolded by their ignorance, I went to SM Manila about a week ago, to walk around and look for references for my project, I don’t know what and where to look for, my feet brought me to National Bookstore, I didn’t even know what section I was browsing at, but there it was God Loves Bakla, tucked behind other books, the only copy in the store, I had it placed on “reserved” because my money wasn’t enough and bought it the following day… Atty. Raymond, by any chance you can grant an interview for my Sociology Class documentary? If it won’t be a bother at all. Please email me when you have time, my email address is joycayobit76@yahoo.com. Thank you very much in advanced. God bless.
Hi Raymond, a contact from a law firm in Singapore referred me to you. However, I found out from your blog that you no longer work in Cambodia. I first went to Cambodia two years ago working for an NGO, and have since moved on to a more private sector approach. My objective is to provide capacity building for the young generation through businesses. If possible, could you send me an email at mad.shuqi@gmail.com as I would like to seek your advice on a few specifics. Thanks.