IC Mendoza questions absence of ‘bakla-baklaan’ creators in Pride marches

Similar calls echoed across other social media platforms. Users expressed frustration over the absence of content creators Abdul & Marsyyy, Johnmark Gon, and Malupiton at such events. These creators had previously faced scrutiny for their content, raising questions about whether straight men can commercialize queer aesthetics.

On Facebook, Abdul and Marsyyy posted twice in support of the community: one featured a social advocacy video in partnership with PANTAY in May 2025, while another was an acknowledgment speech at Pampanga’s Taste Fest 2026.

Meanwhile, Johnmark Gon responded differently. After receiving a direct message criticizing his absence, he shared a photo of his donation to a Pride event with the message: “Good luck sa event and Happy Pride Month! .” The gesture was revealed through a comment under Mendoza’s thread, as Gon did not publicly share it himself and has not confirmed its authenticity.

Another comment on Mendoza’s post gained traction after revealing that Ron Bulado Jr., one of the Å “gay impersonators,” attended Cebu’s local Pride March, earning praise.

Bulado, a content creator based in Cebu, was credited with starting the “masculine‑to‑feminine transition” trend that Johnmark Gon later replicated.