Macoy Dubs at Baus Rufo, nanawagan laban sa LGBT-baiting; iginiit respeto para sa SOGIE Bill
- Content creators Macoy Dubs and Baus Rufo called out LGBT-baiting and urged straight creators to avoid mimicking LGBT identity for clout
- The duo emphasized that allyship and respect should come before engagement with LGBTQIA+ narratives
- They linked the issue to broader systemic concerns, including the delayed passage of the SOGIE Equality Bill
- Despite the serious discussion, the hosts kept their humor, joking about rebranding their show as “Ragebait divas”
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Content creators Macoy Dubs and Baus Rufo of the online show Dogshow Divas spoke out against LGBT-baiting, urging content creators to practice accountability and respect toward the LGBT community.
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Their remarks came during a March 18 episode, where they addressed a viewer’s question about their coming-out stories but shifted the conversation to what they described as a growing trend of straight individuals imitating LGBT identity for online engagement.
“’Yung mga straight na nagba-bakla baklaan na content, tigil niyo ‘yan,” Macoy emphasized.
“LGBT-baiting. Tigil niyo ‘yan ha,” Baus added.
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Baus explained that some creators believe appealing to LGBT audiences guarantees popularity.
“The LGBT people, anong tingin niyo sa amin — mga gatekeepers of culture kaya ‘yung mga straight people feeling niyo na lang ‘ay let’s pander to the gays because they are going to make us famous’? No,” said Baus.
Macoy also criticized accounts that, according to him, misrepresent identity for engagement.
“No, tigil niyo ‘yan. I-delete niyo ‘yang mga account na ‘yan. Ang daming dumadaan sa feed ko hindi naman talaga bakla pero nagba-bakla baklaan. I know your names [but] I’m not going to mention,” Macoy said.
The hosts clarified they were not gatekeeping but advocating responsible participation in LGBT spaces.
“I mean, nakakaloka ‘yung LGBT-baiting kasi tayong mga medyo matandang bading, we spent like a good chunk of our lives trying to seek approval na ayaw ibigay sa atin...earn it naman. We are not saying na we’re not going to give it to you pero like allyship naman muna bago clout,” Baus maintained.
The discussion expanded to the delayed passage of the SOGIE Equality Bill, citing its importance in protecting LGBTQIA+ rights.
The measure, supported by groups such as Amnesty International, aims to ensure equal access to services and protection against discrimination.
“Ipasa niyo muna ‘yung SOGIE bill, diba?” Macoy said.
“Correct. Tuwang-tuwa kayo sa amin sa kabadingan tapos ‘yung mga karapatan hindi tayo pantay-pantay? Papaano na, dear?” Baus added.
Despite the serious tone, the duo ended with humor.
“At this point, let’s just change the title of the show to ‘Ragebait divas’,” Baus suggested.
Macoy Dubs is a Filipino digital creator, comedian, and host best known for his witty commentary and character-driven content on social media. He rose to popularity during the pandemic through viral videos, particularly his portrayal of relatable Filipino personalities and humorous takes on everyday situations. He is also one of the hosts of the online show Dogshow Divas, where he and co-host Baus Rufo discuss pop culture, social issues, and LGBTQIA+ topics with a mix of humor and candid conversation. Aside from entertainment, Macoy is known for speaking openly about LGBT representation and advocating respectful and responsible engagement in LGBTQIA+ spaces.
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