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Dubbed ‘Salot ng Lipunan’ for Being Gay, This Champion Shares Inspiring Graduation Story
Whether we like it or not, there exists a part of society that makes us judge others based on their appearance or their gender orientation or things that we believe make them different from us.
Recently, a young graduate shared his inspiring graduation story of how he struggled with hurtful words from people who judged him because he’s gay. Many called him ‘salot ng lipunan’ just because he was gay – and a lot believed a college degree is not appropriate for him because he’d most likely end up in a parlor, anyway!
Photo credit: Roniel D. Alupit (Savannah Gonzales) / Facebook
Roniel D. Alupit (Savannah Gonzales) lamented in a post on Facebook:
“Mahirap Ang maging bakla pero mas mahirap Ang baklang Walang pangarap!”
Student + Beauty Queen + Make up Artist + Performer + Leader + Dancer + Anak + Kapatid + BAKLA = Syntax Error 😕😞😵😢
Is this not enough?
He shared how he was condemned by society for being gay, angrily called a ‘bayot’ (gay) with the negative connotations that came with the word.
He was often told that gays have no place in heaven, that gays are really just looking for money so they can support their men or that he might not finish his studies because he will just look for guys, that he does not have a right to be gay because he has a big masculine body, and that he didn’t deserve to join in pageants because he’s fat.
Instead of letting these people bring him down, however, Savannah simply enjoyed being gay and found an ally in the school’s LGBT community.
“To my Beloved LGBT Community don’t let the barriers stop you, there is nothing wrong for being ambitious as long as it has a positive effect on you. Let the positivity spread not just in our community but to the whole universe we are the real Unicorns 🦄 that hold the the spirit of love, passion and dedication we are all queens keep the fire burning let’s us show to the world to the universe rather that we are confidently beautiful with a heart and we dont deserve to be rejected! Hail Queens 💕”
As he thanked the people who were instrumental in helping him find success in his studies, he also enumerated the many achievements and awards he garnered throughout the years. Yes, he might be bayot but this bayot has dreams and plans for the future – and he was able to achieve a lot in his college years despite a lot of people putting him down!
As Savannah graduates from Bachelor of Secondary Education, Major in Music Arts Physical Education and Health from Notre Dame of Dadiangas University, his story has also inspired many netizens.
Photo credit: Roniel D. Alupit (Savannah Gonzales) / Facebook
Here are his impressive achievements:
Academics
- Dean’s Lister
- Montagne Scholar
- Socio-Cultural Scholar
- Pama Scholar
Leadership
- Physical Educators Guild of Gensan, President
- Young Educators Society, Member
- Young Educators Society, P.I.O
- PEHMA Society, 1st year Rep.
- PEHMA Society , Treasurer
- PEHMA Society , Member
- LikasTeatro, Member
- Sarimanok Dance Troupe , Vice-President
- Sarimanok Dance Troupe , Vice-President
- Sarimanok Dance Troupe , Member Confederation of Clubs, Socio-Cultural
- Colleges of Education, Treasure
- Colleges of Education, HIYAS HEAD
- Montagne Club, P.I.O
- Batch Hiraya Course Rep.
Socio Cultural
- Technolympics Awardee7
- Outstanding Member of the year
- Outstanding Performer of the year
- CHAMPION, Folk Dance, Intramurals 2016
- CHAMPION , Folk Dance, NDEA Meet 2016
- CHAMPION Folk Dance, Local Prisaa 2016
- CHAMPION, Folk Dance, Local Prisaa 2017
- CHAMPION, Karadyan, University Week 2017
- CHAMPION, Folk Dance, NDEA Meet
- CHAMPION, Folk Dance, Local Prisaa 2018
- CHAMPION, Kaadyan, University Week 2018
- CHAMPION, Folk Dance, Regional Prisaa CHAMPION, Folk Dance, Intramurals 2018
- CHAMPION, Barrio Fiesta, University Week
- 1st Runner Up Hiphop, CEHS Acquaintance
- 1ST Runner Up , Bario Fiesta, University Week
- 1st Runner Up, Campus Patrol, UWeek
- 1st Runner Up, Dance Sport, Intramurals
- 1st Runner Up , Comical Skit, Intramurals
- 1st Runner Up, Folk Dance, Regional Prisaa
- 1st Runner Up,.Folk Dance, Regional Prisaa
- 1st Runner Up Dance Sport, Malambuon Festival 2018
- 1st Runner Up, Mardigras, T’nalak Festival
- 1st Runner Up, Comical Skit, University Week 2019
- 2nd Runner Up, Make Up and Hairstyling, Division Technolympics 2014
- 2nd Runner Up Hiphop, Intramurals 2015
- 2nd Runner Up, Comical Skit, Intramurals
- 2nd Runner Up, Dance Sport, Intramurals
- 2nd Runner Up Karadyan, University Week
Pageants
- Miss Gay Pyap 2016 👑
- Miss Gay Universe 2017 👑
- Miss Gay Q and A Palkan 2017 👑
- Miss Gay People’s Village 2018 (1st Runner Up)
- Miss Gay Sta. Cruz 2018 (2nd Runner Up)
- Super Sireyna Turismo 👑
- Miss Gay Landan 2018 (1st Runner Up)
- Miss Gay Kiamba 2018 (2nd Runner Up)
- Miss Gay Manatad 2018 👑
- Super Sireyna Kalikasan 👑
- Super Sireyna Townsite 2018 👑
- Miss Gay Fernandez 2018 👑
- Miss Gay Lebe Universe 2018 (1st Runner Up)
- Miss Gay Asuncion All-In 2018 (1st Runner Up)
- Hiyas Ng Balabat 2018 👑
- Miss Gay Universe 2018 (Quilantang) 👑

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Teen Ridiculed for Charles & Keith “Luxury Bag,” Now a Model of Several Brands
A teen ridiculed for Charles & Keith “luxury bag” gets the last laugh after the brand signed her up as their model.
But that’s not all. She has also become the face of other brands, including an airline! Wow.
Let’s just say that those who mocked her aren’t laughing now, huh?
Teen Ridiculed for Charles & Keith Bag Becomes a Model
When 17-year-old Singapore-based Pinay teen Zoe Gabriel happily posted about her “first luxury bag” after getting a Charles & Keith tote as a present from her dad, several netizens mocked her.
Some were even mean enough to comment on her post, pointing out that Charles & Keith isn’t a luxury brand.
Other netizens jumped to her rescue, assuring the young girl that “luxury” is relevant and she was right in considering the bag a luxury, especially because her dad bought it with his hard-earned money as an OFW (overseas Filipino worker).
Soon, Zoe and her dad were invited to the brand’s headquarters where they had a tour of the facility. The brand also gave her more bags.
Later, it was announced that Zoe is the newest model for Charles & Keith.

But her turn of luck didn’t stop there. After visiting Charles & Keith, she was also invited by other brands for a visit and got freebies from restaurants and other companies in the area.
Recently, it was also revealed that the teen isn’t just modeling for Charles & Keith but has also been signed up as the face for several other brands.
For example, she can be seen wearing an AirAsia cabin attendant’s uniform while dancing to a TikTok video posted by the airline.
@flyairasia Dare to dream with @zoe 🦋
In another video, she can be seen dancing with the cabin crew.
@flyairasia *Domestic: all-in from RM23. Asean: all-in from RM60. Includes airport taxes, MAVCOM fee, fuel surcharges and other applicable fees. T&C apply.
The future seems bright for this young lady – and it all started when people laughed at her over an innocent, happy post.
Good luck, Zoe Gabriel!
Famous Luxury Brands
Some famous luxury brands include:
- Chanel
- Dior
- Gucci
- Hermès
- Louis Vuitton
- Prada
- Rolex
- Tiffany
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Relationship Goals? Pilot Couple Goes Viral
A pilot couple goes viral, with netizens commenting that they’re their relationship goals because of their impressive jobs – and they even work together. Talk about being partners for life!
Pilot Couple Goes Viral as They Share First Flight Together
Most couples have different jobs or professions – and that’s fine, of course. But a couple recently went viral for their job as pilots, especially after they shared their first flight together.
Luigi and Cello Custodio from Parañaque City are pilots by profession.
They met in 2017, became official in 2022, and got married 2 years later – but it was on December 8, 2022, that they shared their first flight together.
Although they have the same job and work for the same airline, it’s actually a rare moment for them to fly together. That’s why it was sweet that they were able to do it last December.
They even described the experience as “once in a blue moon.”
Because they don’t do it on a regular basis, the Custodio couple said that the moment was extra special for them.

They both described the experience as wonderful, with Luigi saying that he felt very relaxed because he was piloting the plane with his wife.
Cello also said that she felt happy with that shared flight, adding that she prefers to fly with him because it’s easier to be open about asking how she can improve and become a better pilot.
She shared that Luigi also gives her tips about flying, and it’s a good interaction for them without them feeling bad about the situation.
She also admitted that flying together was really one of their goals as a couple – and flying with their baby is their family goal. We can’t wait to see that dream come true!
During their first flight together, Luigi announced to the passengers that he was flying with his wife.
Many netizens were impressed by this couple, although some joked that they shouldn’t fight mid-air because something might happen to the flight. LOL
Aiming for the Best Couple Goals
There are actually a lot of goals that a couple can make – and you don’t have to become a pilot to achieve that.
Some couple goals include:
- Graduating from college together (both graduating as cum laude or as magna cum laude is an added bonus)
- Passing the board exams together (both ranking in the top 10 is definitely a huge bonus)
- Opening a business together
- Passing bar exams together
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New Pilot Goes Viral as He Flies Above House to Thank His Parents
A new pilot goes viral as he flies above their house in their hometown as a way to thank his parents for their continued support so he can reach his dreams. Isn’t that wonderful?
New Pilot Goes Viral for Unique Show of Gratitude to Parents
How do you thank your parents for what they’ve done for you?
Most parents don’t really ask for anything in return, but it’s sweet to know that there are children who think of showing their gratitude in their own simple way.
For Jan Nicole Crencia, a new pilot, showing gratitude meant flying over their house so his parents can see him up in the sky.
On March 13, 2023, Crencia shared a milestone in his pilot career: he was able to reach the minimum accumulated flight time requirements for his commercial pilot license.

With that achievement, he decided to take a flight over his hometown in Sogod, Southern Leyte.
He happily announced the feat on social media, posting some photos taken from the air and one taken by his parents from the ground.

“I was able to fly atop our house as a way to show my gratitude to my parents who gave their endless support so I can reach my dreams in life, and so they can also see that all their hard work paid off,” he explained.
He also added a promise, “Even if they already spent a lot of money for my flying, they still didn’t hesitate to pay. Thank you ma and pa, soon, it will be my turn to provide.”
As he achieved this new milestone, he also thanked a certain Capt. Dwight, his mentor, for giving him a schedule so his plans will happen and for everything that the instructor taught him.

“I still have a long way to go, but I am already far from where I used to be,” he ended the post, also thanking God for being with him in every flight.
Isn’t that wonderful?
How to Be a Pilot
You need to enroll in a flight school to become a pilot. But first, you must also pass the entrance examination to enter a flight school.
Being a pilot requires a lot of hands-on flying hours.
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