No right age to come out of closet

McNeal “Awra” Briguela (left) and Vice Ganda

Comedian Vice Ganda reacts to comments that he is influencing and condoning 12-year-old actor McNeal Briguela (also known as Awra or Mak Mak) to be openly gay at a young age. “Filipinos should be educated on sexuality and gender equality. Many of us don’t understand these concepts. There is no ‘right age’ for those who want to be gay. There are many factors to be considered: tradition, religion, limited education. Also, dressing up like a woman is not something that defines one’s gender identity. It’s part of one’s gender expression.” —MARINEL R. CRUZ