Despite Criticism, Renee Salud Sends Message of Love to LGBTQIA+ Community
RENEE SALUD – Veteran Filipino fashion designer Renee Salud has broken his silence after receiving criticism for his remarks on same-s*x marriage and the SOGIE bill during a recent interview with Toni Gonzaga.
Renee Salud has recently addressed the backlash he received from members of the LGBTQIA+ community after expressing his views on same-s*x marriage and the SOGIE bill in an interview with Toni Gonzaga.
“Kung hahabulin mo lamang ‘yung marriage para sa legalities dahil sa paghahati ng kayamanan or properties, puwede naman kayong mag-usap na lang. Maging partner na lang kayo sa aspeto na ‘yun,” Salud stated, questioning thae need for marriage among same-s*x couples if the motivation is primarily for legal benefits.
He also shared his stance on the S*xual Orientation and Gender Identity Expression Equality (SOGIE) bill, saying, “Ako, sige bigyan ng karapatan, bigyan sila ng puwang sa lipunan kaso lang the problem with some gays they ask for too much. Masyadong entitled.“
These statements sparked controversy, drawing criticism from some members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Salud, however, remains unfazed. In an interview with Bandera, he responded candidly: “Maraming nagalit, pero marami rin ang natuwa. E, ano pa ang magagawa ko, e, yun talaga ang sagot ko. Alam mo naman ako, e, real person ako.“
He emphasized the importance of respecting differing opinions: “Hindi ko ine-expect na magre-react sila ng ganu’n, kasi nga akala ko they will understand and they will respect me, they will respect my opinion.“
Acknowledging generational differences within the LGBTQIA+ community, he added: “Ako old school, sila mga woke. E, hindi tayo pare-pareho kaya sorry na lang. Kung magalit kayo sa akin, okay lang yun. Mas maganda nga magalit kayo, kasi nag-trending, e! But still, I love you!“
To those who felt hurt, Renee had this to say: “Mga ineng, mga tutoy, ganito lang ang buhay, hindi porke gusto mo ay gusto rin ng iba… That’s the katotohanan. Kung gusto mong magpakasal kayo, go ahead. Igagawa ko pa kayo ng wedding gown.“
Despite his reservations, Salud reiterated his love for the community and acknowledged the progress that had been made, concluding on a hopeful and reconciliatory note.
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