Nilinaw ng anak nina Megastar Sharon Cuneta at outgoing Senator Kiko Pangilinan na si Miel Pangilinan, na hindi siya lesbian kundi isang queer.
Matatandaang noong Hunyo 14, isiniwalat ni Miel na isa siyang queer, tamang-tama sa pagdiriwang ng Pride Month ngayong Hunyo.
"This June, I am celebrating my first pride month as openly and publicly queer."
"I really can’t figure out the words to say right now. it’s a really emotional and freeing time right now, and i’m endlessly thankful to my close friends and family who have supported me and shown me love as i’ve grown and explored my own gender and sexual identity."
Pagpapakasal dahil lang sa anak, 'di bet ni Janella Salvador
"I know it sounds silly, but posting this truly feels cathartic. I've spent so many sleepless nights over the span of much of my childhood and teenage life worrying and wondering about a plethora of things surrounding my identity, and it only feels right that I post this at the point I’m in now where I’m comfortable enough in who I am and who I love and how I choose to present. It’s kind of a full circle moment for me, in a way."
"I’m also incredibly thankful that I am able to safely celebrate my identity this year, as I know there are many of people in this country that don’t have the same privilege. We’ve got a long way to go in terms of our fight for equality, but that is not to discredit the work and sacrifices made by queer filipinos throughout history and in the present day, who have done so much to make our voices heard and have helped us go farther than where we were before."
"I’ve also got a lot to learn and understand as a newer member of the filipino queer community, and I'm trying my best to educate myself on current situations and present issues relating to gender equality and LGBTQ+ rights in our country, and I am always open to learn as much as I can especially from other figures in our community."
"Happiest and safest of pride months, allies and members of the queer community alike."
"Yes, I am the gay cousin," dagdag pa sa dulo ni Miel.
Basahin: https://balita.net.ph/2022/06/16/miel-nainsulto-may-tugon-sa-netizen-na-nagsabing-sana-fake-news-lang-paglaladlad-niya-bilang-queer/">https://balita.net.ph/2022/06/16/miel-nainsulto-may-tugon-sa-netizen-na-nagsabing-sana-fake-news-lang-paglaladlad-niya-bilang-queer/
Ilang araw matapos nito, sinita ni Miel ang isang news site kung saan inilagay sa headline na isa siyang lesbiana.
“This is incorrect. I am not a lesbian, nor have I claimed to be. I stated specifically on the post that I am queer— and unless stated otherwise don’t just make assumptions that I’m a lesbian based on the fact that I came out or that I held a pride flag. Please inform yourselves. If I was a lesbian I would have said I was a lesbian," ayon sa text caption ni Miel sa kaniyang Instagram story.
"I am queer. Queer ≠ lesbian. If you’re going to inform people, inform yourself first. and at least give my post a proper read-through before making a post about it. It’s pride month. If you’re going to make a post reporting about a person’s whole IDENTITY, I should hope that you get it right. please. There are more identities than lesbian and gay lol."
“I also don’t NEED to talk about the boundaries and extents and specifics of my attraction/identity. It’s extremely personal and the fact that it’s something I need to clarify despite the including the statement that I am queer in my post is just upsetting. Identity is personal and if you’re going to report on it please stick to the source lmaoo.”
Nakiusap din siya sa news site sa bandang dulo ng post na i-take down ang naturang artikulo.
Tanggap naman ng kaniyang mga magulang kung anuman ang kaniyang kasarian.
Basahin: https://balita.net.ph/2022/06/15/no-big-deal-mag-asawang-sharon-at-kiko-suportado-ang-paglaladlad-ng-anak-na-si-miel/">https://balita.net.ph/2022/06/15/no-big-deal-mag-asawang-sharon-at-kiko-suportado-ang-paglaladlad-ng-anak-na-si-miel/
