Paraluman PH Sapphic Anthology

text that reads "trans love will save you" overlaid on a background of ornamental hearts and shapes with various birds and bugs. the entire image is textured to look grainy

trans love will save you ❣️

WHAT DOES QUEER LOVE LOOK LIKE?: CELEBRATING LGBTQIA+ LOVE IN ALL ITS FORMS

LGBTQIA+ love, in all of its expressions, is an enduring testament of its own, despite all the pushbacks and challenges. Read more on this month's newsletter below!

Link: open.substack.com/pub/plumalum...

Moreover, while the team will follow through with the majority vote, rest assured that we do our best to make the prices affordable, while helping us earn profit allocated for the anthology's physical printing. Thank you!

HERE ARE THE RESULTS OF OUR INTEREST CHECK: VALENTINE PRINT & WOMEN'S MONTH ZINE!

Our pricing, print size, etc. are largely based on these results. Paraluman Team will continuously update via email & socmed about our progress, the official pre-order link, etc. Stay tuned!

(3) - Paraluman PH is also launching an interest check not only for a VDay Print, but also for a Women's Month Zine! Check out more details in the QR Code below. Money earned from these merch will go to anthology printing funds.

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WHAT DO QUEER CONNECTIONS LOOK LIKE THIS VALENTINE'S DAY? 👩‍❤️‍💋‍👩💞
Happy VDay, bading! The Paraluman PH Team provides perspectives on how queer connections are celebrated.

Scroll until the end for an interest check for our VDay Print & Women's Month Zine merch!

KAWAY-KAWAY SA AMING MGA BAGONG VOLUNTEERS DIYAN! 👭

Paraluman: A PH Sapphic Anthology warmly welcomes our new members! We’re excited for your collaboration and have thrilling plans ahead. Get ready for a fabulous sapphic experience in 2026!

“FACTORY RESET” ISN’T A NEW RHETORIC. IT IS A BATTLE THAT GENERATIONS OF QUEER PEOPLE HAVE STRUGGLED WITH.

The "factory reset" trend belies a greater issue LGTBQIA+ individuals face. Read our post + call to action. Announcements at the end!

Link: plumalumanthology.substack.com/p/factory-re...

VOLUNTEERS, YOU HAVE MAIL! 💌

Paraluman Team has sent out emails to those who signed up as volunteers for the PH sapphic anthology's group. Check ng inbox o spam, now na!

If you signed up but did not receive an update from us, dm us here or on IG 🫶 See you mga bading 🥳

VOLUNTEER SIGN-UPS FOR PARALUMAN PH: CLOSED!
Paraluman: A PH Sapphic Anthology is closing its volunteer form earlier than expected. We received a high (~50‼️) volume of sign-ups. Thanks to everyone's support 🫶 Keep an eye on your email and our accounts for updates ✂️

From another rebrand (last na ito, pramis), Issue 2: Kahiwagaan launch, opening a newsletter and recruiting volunteers, it's been fairly busy behind the scenes. We hope to see you more in 2026 (and, maybe, volunteer for us 👀). Let's all live more queerly this yuri-year!

THE 2025 PARALUMAN: A FILIPINO SAPPHIC ANTHOLOGY WRAPPED!
--> Check out what the Paraluman team has been doing for 2025! The team has been busy revamping and rebranding, gearing up for a busy 2026. But we thank YOU for your unwavering support to this collective <3

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Have some concerns or questions? Just shoot us a message here or on any of our social media platforms!
Interested? Scan this QR Code or click the link in this thread to join!

See you, mga kapatid na sapphic!

BE A PARALUMAN VOLUNTEER! 🎆
- Before 2025 ends, Paraluman: A Filipino Sapphic Anthology invites you to join our team. More info in this thread! Note: These are voluntary, unpaid positions.

Sign-ups are open until January 23, 2026. See you!
LINK: forms.gle/ZiXKxfphRkQD...

its my favorite child's (oc) birthday. happy birthday maguinday! sorry your comic is shelved until i finish the bisected isles but between the historical and political research for this comic... yeah it will take a while

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JAYA JACOBO'S "ARASAHAS" TAKES US THROUGH MEMORY AND SENSATION

Paraluman reviews a picturesque, evocative and resplendent poetry collection "Arasahas" by Jaya Jacobo. The team also has announcements at the end, so read more at our Substack!

LINK: plumalumanthology.substack.com/p/arasahas-j...

Colorfully abstracted, cubist (and lesbian) rendition of the story of Tanabata. Two lovers meet on top of a bridge of magpies in the sea of stars, smiling with their hands resting gently on each other. Lanterns and flowing festival streamers fill the background around the two.

tanabata

( never posted this on its own over here! this is one of my fave pieces I've ever done :] )

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CAN YOU SEE ME? I'M WAITING FOR THE RIGHT TIME!

Say hello to our newsletter, Pluma Paraluman 👏

In our first post, the team talks about community, safe spaces, and why we launched a newsletter.

Read more on our Substack post, linked here: plumalumanthology.substack.com/p/can-you-se...

SOMETHING SAPPHIC COMING YOUR WAY 🥰

Paraluman: A PH Sapphic Anthology, is launching its newsletter, Pluma Paraluman, on Substack! This will be a chill online space for sapphic book & film recs, talks, and a centralized platform for our updates. Subscribe thru the QR Code below!

HAPPY BI VISIBILITY MONTH!
September is observed as a month-long celebration of the bisexual identity, with Bisexual Awareness Week from 16 - 23, culminating in the 23rd as Bisexual Day.
Paraluman PH is one with bisexuals in their struggles and triumphs! BI WHO YOU ARE 🩷💜💙

NEWSLETTER INTEREST CHECK!

Paraluman PH wants to release a newsletter for our activity updates, and additional queer PH women content. But, we can't do this without you. So, head to the link below or scan the QR Code for the Interest Check Form!

Link: forms.gle/mSHKNqJiTAbZ...

HALIKA NA SA LUNETA! - Habang walang opisyal na pagtitipon isinasagawa ang Paraluman Anthology, inuudyok namin kayong sumama sa Sept. 21.

Mayroon din kaming mga paalala para sa mga nais dumalo. Ang laban ng masa ay laban ng sangkatibuan. Magkita na lamang sa lansangan!

TWICE THE PASABOG ... PARALUMAN PH ISSUE 2: KAHIWAGAAN IS HERE!
Hello, reposting with updated links the Paraluman, A Filipino Sapphic Anthology Issue 02: Kahiwagaan. Maraming salamuch ulit sa lahat ng contributors at nagsuporta!
LINKS:
☑️https://tinyurl.com/issue02l01
☑️https://tinyurl.com/issue02l02

THE PINOY QUEER-SAYSAYAN SERIES FROM PARALUMAN PH
We are also featuring this week "Gay Malate," the once vibrant intersection of Ma. Orosa St. and Juan F. Nakpil St. This was once a safe haven for queer people in the 1970s.

Read here: tinyurl.com/gaymalate

THE PINOY QUEER-SAYSAYAN SERIES FROM PARALUMAN PH
We are reposting Leona Florentino due to our error in her name.
Leona Florentino is celebrated as "Mother of Filipina Women's Literature" & "Pioneer of Filipina lesbian literature."
Learn more here: tinyurl.com/leonaflorent...

PARALUMAN ISSUE 2: KAHIWAGAAN CONTRIBUTORS, CHECK EMAILS FOR FINAL LAYOUT REVIEWS!

Mga seskwoah, check emails for final layout reviews before Issue 2 release!
Let us know of any feedback ON OR BEFORE JUNE 27, 2025.

Kitakits po sa digital release sa June 28! Happy Pride 🌈

THE PINOY QUEER-SAYSAYAN SERIES FROM PARALUMAN PH
This week's feature is from the June 1994 "Stonewall Manila." This was organized by more than 30 members from Pro-Gay PH and Open Table MCC, to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Stonewall.

Read more: tinyurl.com/stonewallmnl

THE PINOY QUEER-SAYSAYAN SERIES FROM PARALUMAN PH
Featuring photos in our 2025 Pride Greet, we highlight weekly the stories of PH LGBTQIA+ history.
This week's is The Lesbian Collective's participation in the 1992 International Women's March. Read more: tinyurl.com/1992march

NEW NAME, SAME FACE!

Sensha na 😁 Paraluman PH just wants to ensure the new name is seen across all da boards, so we tweaked the digital release of Issue 1: Unang Sulyap a bit! Check dito para basahin ( huwag na sa iba <33 )

LINK 01: heyzine.com/flip-book/06...
LINK 02: tinyurl.com/paralumaniss...