Why can't we have a gay president? | Boy Abunda | TEDxADMU

Boy Abunda draws a new perspective on Philippine politics and homosexuality.
Boy Abunda is a well respected figure in the multimedia industry and is dubbed as the Philippines' King of Talk. He has garnered several accolades in various related fields such as public relations, communications, and marketing. Above all, Boy Abunda takes pride in his homosexuality.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

[@echoleigh64]

After all these years, why didn’t I know that Boy Abunda had a Tedx talk???

[@nicolefranco4682]

Same!!!

[@shantaloupe4243]

SAME

[@jungkookslegalwife1840]

Same

[@jigzmalakas6253]

Yeah me too

[@loiseopiana645]

Same here!

[@pichapie2579]

Everybody is talking how it was recommended after 3 years but can we appreciate how clear his diction and pronunciation is?

[@princeneo777]

Theres a time for everything.

[@s.t.santos5928]

Clearer still is his vision.

[@johnmarkfontijon2460]

Ilove you po

[@johnmarkfontijon2460]

Ganda mo

[@zordablookafar5357]

What for?

[@gupmitallaica681]

Why did KZbin recommended it only after 3 years? This is worth to watch!

[@rizzojamez29]

Sameee!!!!

[@patatas555]

Hahahah same

[@glennology97]

Agreee meruem

[@Written_in_the_Starss]

A president is a PERSON who represets a nation and not a certain gender.

[@katherinemangulabnan6405]

galaxyEverAftr89 exactly

[@lumpiangshanghaihaihai]

Perdaughter

[@midorimashintaro2613]

Eh bobo mga pilipino

[@midorimashintaro2613]

XxGloomy SkyxX legit

[@mandingo6042]

Right

[@pinoynurseportal]

We can have a gay president if we have a qualified one, question is, there was no gay candidate, i don't mind voting for a gay candidate as long as he has the merit.

[@princeelarey877]

Si noynoy haha

[@patatas555]

Feeling ko kahit may qualified, hindi rin sya ipapanalo dahil sa estado nang pag-iisip ng mga pinoy tungkol sa LGBTQ+, eh malamang gagamitin pa nila yung pagiging bakla ng tao laban sa kanya.

[@facelesstrader1351]

@@patatas555 I don't think so. As long as, among the candidates, he/she is the most sincere, the most qualified, and the most likeable, Filipinos will vote for that person. Religious groups might be questionable, though.

[@peinlegacy3336]

@@facelesstrader1351 Miriam didn't win and she was the most qualified and most sincere, not the most likeable though. Most Filipinos just go with the flow, bet on who's the crowd-favorite...

[@omniyambot9876]

Pein Legacy he didn't win because he is dying

[@deeb3272]

Women should not be shadows and extensions of men. --- Great line.

[@princeneo777]

God said they must be. Those lines offer many excuses to breed arguments and confusion to destroy the works and plans of God.

[@revinhatol]

Nor vice versa.

[@vladimirtchaikovsky6228]

@@princeneo777 So what do you mean?

[@cosmicskepticfangirl1356]

Yuh, your Bible treats Woman as property

[@deeb3272]

@@cosmicskepticfangirl1356 so you are assuming im a theist.

[@icarusgie]

why cant we have a gay president? it shouldnt matter because we shouldn't choose our presidents based on sexual preference, we should choose based on competence regardless of gender. i pray we don't vote for people just because they are gay or just because they are ilocano, just because they grew up poor or any other label we may put on people, i pray we judge people as an individual and seek competence, leadership and empathy so we can have the best and brightest at the helm of the country.

[@berniediapersanderslukso9204]

icarus gie , you are absolutely right.

[@terrymance4172]

yan ang problema sa pinoy, hindi mamataymatay ang regionalism... pag ilocano, die hard kahit anong bulok ng presidente , pag ilocano,, bulag sa kabulukan ang mga ilocano... davaoeno, kahit mamamatay tao iboboto ng mindanawenyo.. ... 21 st century na pero ganun pa rin utak ng pinoy

[@MsLeonalynTayone]

Yup... that's why, we choose DUTERTE because he is not coward... He is competent as a LEADER in our dying country.... I am not from Davao City.... I'm judging him by the way he lead his own City.

[@helsinkioslo836]

@@terrymance4172 hehe problema mo po yun hindi ng pinoy. Inutil ka hindi lang sa pilipino nangyayari ung ganon. Miski sa U. S. din tungaw🤣

[@helsinkioslo836]

@Jeffrey Pinsoy id rather have that president who youre pertaining to as abnoy who is mentally ill but is compassionate towards filipino people rather than a sane president who's actually a wolf in a sheep's clothing.

[@alvinabrenica5911]

It’s like boy is trying to explain the immaturity of our society

[@aerolchristopherinfante]

I think it's my fifth time watching this. Boy reminds me of what I can be, he encourages me, and through his talk in this video, he pushes me to do good,and to "Always love my Nanay".

[@stinsonmonrovia]

Like

[@tonycornea6945]

Sir Boy Abunda, Did a TED TALK ? Seriously ? This is so underrated.

[@renhara1109]

Tito Boy really just woke me up Figuratively and Literally

[@-...................-]

We have been all summoned today after 3 years

[@ddeityy]

I didnt know we had Tedtalk here in PH. I missed a lot

[@charlouaredidon6006]

well, this is "TEDx" -> locally organized.

[@Moonmoon-ws6jo]

Samme

[@s.t.santos5928]

Yes, we do. May I recommend Joey Ayala's version of our National Anthem? Really interesting.

[@saratoledo7239]

December 13, 2019 watching. Tito Boy is a very good speaker.

[@markbenitez7878]

I think if you can see his message in a deeper meaning, for me it only implies that whoever you are, no matter what community that you are in, the most important thing is, you must have the traits of a great leader.

[@salaskusina]

Welcome to the "After 3 Years Club".

[@khalel2151]

For you to know you have to be me. But, since you cannot let me tell you that we are not half. We are whole. -Boy Abunda

[@kenty2560]

A president doesn’t represent a gender but the country

[@matthewtorralba1795]

Balasyajan.. 🤣

[@midorimashintaro2613]

Pero bawal pa rin bakla or tomboy

[@lizalagura6554]

@@midorimashintaro2613 who told you that?pls cite a law about that.

[@midorimashintaro2613]

Liza Lagura bawal sa pilipinas kasi bobo pilipinas pero panget din kasi

[@oraoraora2625]

True bro

[@xx_gie]

damn the way he speaks, it sounds so clear and smart

[@bongsavandal4483]

'Even beauty queens drink' got me. Haha!

[@byunbaekhyun6792]

Its been 5 years but I am still coming back to this Ted Talk.Such a powerful talk!I hope my mum could be transformed through this Ted Talk.

[@altacct_3614]

Your mum sucks

[@ianvestment]

kadalasan sila yung pinaka nag eexcel sa lahat ng bagay so why becoming a president isn’t possible? antay lang tayo

[@midorimashintaro2613]

Ian Vargas lalaki ang nag eexcel boy

[@nekoplaysescanor7930]

*kadalasan. Press X to doubt

[@charlesvallega6479]

Hahaha lipat ka ng ibang lugar. Baka puro bakla nasa paligid mo kaya akala mo bakla lang nageexcel haha

[@jackbosconovitch7586]

@@charlesvallega6479 tanga ka kaya nga sabi kadalasan hindi sinabing bakla lang. Bobo mo

[@charlesvallega6479]

@@jackbosconovitch7586 tanga ka rin. Basahin mo nga title ng video na pinanuod mo. Hahaha sana nilagay for all gender ang presidency. Eh bakit hindi ganun ang title? Ibig sabihin hindi iyun ang main goal at objective ng speech nayan.

[@apolvicente3133]

Been watching tedx talks for quite a while. Im surprised to see Boy Abunda did tedxtalk 😍 well said tito boy. 👏🏻

[@jonhrome222]

This tear me up 💔😭👌💯 thank you Tito Boy 🤗❤️

[@jharedsalazar0301]

Me too.. ☺️

[@Miggy8]

Lets hear the truth... *You did not search for this*

[@princeneo777]

Know your Bible and the truth will set you free.

[@Moonmoon-ws6jo]

I search of this but not THIS i was surprised honestly

[@zatzu]

I did but didn't expect it will show up. It's great!

[@bjap1563]

I'm only on TED ED not this.

[@dennisemontejo1807]

@@princeneo777 shut up

[@amalmeraguro339]

Wooow. That was a very powerful speech Tito Boy ❤❤❤✨. It was a mixed of talent, intelligent, and purity. You are rare. I'm looking forward for another speech from you.

[@patatas555]

Thanks KZbin for recommending me this! Definitely worth my time watching this.

[@chelzidizon1729]

Why does youtube just recommended it after 3 years?

[@glaizalandicho4746]

interesting topic... it wasn't usual to take gays serious in political industry because they usually creative, entertaining and funny... and i think they're not a usual superior looking leader or ideal image for a president or generally in a political industry, maybe that's why we don't have a gay president... we can have a gay president if someone out there will love to serve and do what best to our country being as a president, posibleng iboto ko sya... kahit na may discrimination pa sa ganyang idea...

[@leimartjanch6539]

"Even beaty queens drink" *he then drinks... -Tito Boy

[@jharedsalazar0301]

Love that though.. 😅

[@gracedee5274]

simple. gay people are a minority in our country. our country is also traditionalist and greatly affected by religion.plus what candidate has marked himself as gay? none at the moment.maybe in the far future.

[@nimjhen]

"We are a blessing." 👏👏👏

[@thanjibello9893]

Dec. 30, 2019.. God bless ü Mr. Boy Abunda..

[@Joseph-fr8uo]

As long as he is much qualified and have passion when it comes to leading a whole country I wont mind

[@charlesvallega6479]

No

[@zerjeiballada9656]

Sir Boy! Your words are so captivating!

[@ariellabonite6550]

He sets the standards in public speaking ❤

[@calvinjosh7970]

let's be honest here, we didn't find the video, the video found us.

[@asher.4809]

I agree.

[@jecilleabonado4899]

so that's the answer to the legendary question: why appear after 3 years? makes me wanna laugh!

[@myrnaesguerra7679]

Very thought provoking speech,thank you,Mr.Boy Abunda. Yes we can,& soon I hope.

[@4cutiesplaylist821]

Arghhh he touches my soul! Boy abunda!!! So brilliant

[@jaynorartacho4149]

I cried with this video.kudos tito boy!!!you are truly inspiring.

[@altacct_3614]

I understand why you cried cuz you're one of the gays

[@PinoySarisariTV]

I already watch this one and just this day, KZbin recommends this again and *this is worthy*

[@superj1e2z6]

This comment section should not run for President.

[@mandyr856]

This comment section includes you though 😂😂😂😂

[@dianaentod6362]

I just seen this for almost 6 years omg! It’s worth it watch it helps a lot and it’s also additional learnings.

[@amanuelamanuel6721]

What a very powerful speech. Thank you Mr. Abunda.

[@sophialoren7855]

I love how substantially expressive he is here

[@MC3pk]

>"I was told that.." You can clearly see the huge difference between the older generations with the newer generations

[@kenji6594]

thanks for the recommendation

[@glennology97]

Very well said 👏

[@charlesjohnbataan7180]

Very well said salute Tito boyAbunda.... RESPECT TO ALL IS THE KEY PARA MAKAMIT ANG KAPAYAPAAN AT TAGUMPAY!!!

[@RustiaBalasta]

I didn't know Tito Boy Abunda had a TED Talk, myghad cassie.

[@angelgamit1026]

This is a must-see. I've already watched it twice because it reminds me how unique and talented we are despite our gender issues. Kudos, Tito Boy. Truly inspiring!

[@TeacherMelai]

Awesome speech. Proud pinoy here You are a great Boy

[@raymondarriola6845]

Of course we can, no arguments or questions here. Competence and sincerity are what is required.

[@jumelfortunado6297]

He is not The King of Talk for nothing.

[@echoleigh64]

Jumel Fortunado I AGREE!

[@roelkennethdapar9301]

Indeed.

[@kennethsulleza4282]

That was something. Thank you Tito Boy! Thank you!

[@francoreal3567]

I believe this was in 2016. And this was a local presentation of TEDx.. good job, Boy!

[@alejiii4725]

the whole world needs to watch this

[@brielle7822]

OMG! I didn't know Boy Abunda was actually in TED TALK!

[@kimmy5547]

This had just popped up today after 3 years! Why did I not see this 3 years ago?

[@maryangelieabiera]

I should have seen this earlier. This is worth watching!

[@therogue1542]

amazing

[@gonzaleswendell]

Too much classifications. This is the reason why "man" is the most commonly used term to represent human beings in the bible. Classifications create priorities which always lead to prejudices.

[@rainb5987]

Yup. Same reason why patriarchy pervades in christian dominated countries. Why not used the precolonial term "tau" which means people? Why only man?

[@rainb5987]

That "man" in the bible have cause many discriminations in terms of gender where women and gays were at disadvantaged. Unlike precolonial Philippines we only used "siya" to refer to both he and she while bathala is said to be a genderless God. Women can lead as dayang dayang or datu. Gays can also become Babaylan, Asog, Bayog or Agi which is a highly respected shamans in the barangay. While you were basing in an imported religion not really from here?

[@janmarkdelosreyes7229]

You are brilliant speaker and host Sir Boy Abunda

[@anthonymathewpuracan4410]

Im so thankful and grateful for these, thank u youtube and to u tito boy♥️ I've learned so much and gain so many lessons☺

[@FirstLast-rg3gk]

If Presidents are as SMART, PROFESSIONAL,and as PASSIONATE as Mr. Abunda, I will definitely fight for my vote.

[@michaeldoronio3043]

First Last we had Miriam Santiago. Sadly, the majority didn’t see her worth.

[@charlesvallega6479]

No

[@ro-qo2ht]

I don’t know but I think some people miss the “point” of his argument.

[@keanyupracio6338]

I love how Tito Boy gave his speech. He is so brilliant!

[@aprilc85]

My gosh never knew Boy spoke in TED talk haha

[@aerolchristopherinfante]

I can't stop rewatching this every so often.

[@lksbdbwjsjsjlansbsnejajaka8680]

Because it takes courage it takes courage for a person to face all the backlash.

[@jerenebashiafernandez5009]

Okay, thank you for the TedTalk.

[@carlosgeonzon7499]

In a matter of time, it's not WHY but WHEN.

[@mckenliesebio1008]

The king of talk👏

[@ellowello8311]

KZbin somehow connected us all here

[@mathewlovenachumbre3614]

one of the best speech i listened!

[@jhamessicsic9943]

I didn't searched for this thing but it suddenly pops up to my recommendation feed. Worth the watch Tito Boy😉You give the chills when you said two words " History and Common Sense" arrggghhh

[@itsmevincii2222]

sounds like he is running for office on the next election

[@angelitojavier2655]

No he didn't want to be an public official/servant😊

[@karenjoyceherrera2406]

What an important and inspiring talk. Boy was brave to do this. “It is time we correct the wrongdoings of colonialism.” YES. We are all human beings. It’s unfortunate that many Filipinos are stuck with a backwards mentality of bigotry and homosexuality, sexism, etc. As a cisgender straight woman, I support and stand in solidarity with 🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQ people.

[@ronaldallansantos3570]

Lev. 20:13

[@dylangreatnesss364]

This is so underrated. Salute to Boy Abunda.

[@bonnryane]

Love 💕 Thank you Tito Boy.

[@cyrusoloan8537]

simply, no one ever tried to file a candidacy

[@deeb3272]

Di ko alam may TedTalk pala si Boy. Great!

[@konassal]

BRAVO! 👏🏼

[@invincibleforever2149]

👏👏👏 kudos, Tito Boy!

[@redlocse1224]

soon it'll take time just like every situation boy said.

[@daniellejude7577]

He had a ted talk? I felt like he disappeared from my life doe

[@jacklane7700]

I didn't know Tito Boy had speech in tedx,😍

[@OFFTOROADVLOG]

Boy Abunda "The Abundants" 👍👍👍

[@pogiako5224]

Sounds familiar... "We are many.." -Legion

[@adrianexee]

BRO THE WAY HE ALL SAY THAT I KINDA GET RELATE-

[@mselmsel8200]

Awesome .

[@mandy_cat2067]

Wow this is great channel

[@jomariemoscosa1040]

Watching right now and its so inspiring! ☄🌟

[@ValariusXT]

"Clarity of vision, consistency of purpose, emotional intelligence, a healthy respect for public opinion." Just answered your own question.

[@peinlegacy3336]

Not the same answer for everyone else in the Philippines.

[@joellucban5203]

Amazing Tito boy.

[@captainbarbosa3979]

the Philippine government needs people like you Tito Boy.

[@charmaineramirez7083]

I think some comments are missing the point of this ted talk.

[@noreen8646]

boy abunda calling out filipinos’ biggest toxic traits for 17 minutes

[@artverse7617]

It deserves a million views.

[@erwintighanon6637]

Goosebumps