In the days following boxing champ, prizefighter, cabinet representative, and 2016 senatorial candidate Manny Pacquiao’s homophobic remark, the pound-for-pound fighter has—in Kim Kardashian fashion—broken the Internet, shook world media, and sparked global fury and debate on deep-seated issues on LGBT rights. Pacman has since apologized albeit standing by his faith. Still, his Bible-inspired “masahol pa sa hayop” (“worse than animals”) statement has taken on a life of its own and there is no telling when—how—it will end. Manila Bulletin Lifestyle had a conversation with various well-meaning individuals from diverse sectors of society on their thoughts about Manny’s human/animal-insensitive argument. Here’s what they have to say. Illustration by OTEPH ANTIPOLO I acknowledge Manny Pacquiao’s contribution to the country but his statement regarding same-sex marriage and against the LGBTQ community was totally insulting and degrading. He has apologized (with crossed arms and a poker face) but that doesn’t take away the hurt [...]
