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BONGGA AND FUN! This is how Chris Lagman labelled the event at the prominent Manila gay bar, Bed , last night. And rightly so, the two hours were filled with laughter because of kinky games, sizzling dance numbers, tempting prizes and of course, jaw-dropping drag shows. It was the kick-off party for the 3-day sports-centric and LGBT-focused annual gathering – The Straits Games (TSG) . The event is held for the first time, since its inception 12 years ago, in the Philippines. The night started at around 7:00 PM with the registration of participants to the sports activities and a light dinner. The program proper followed an hour after with Dennis Corteza , one of the event organizers, and Noel Contreras , a sports enthusiast, taking the mic as hosts. The welcome remarks of Ivan Yap , one of the brainchildren of the annual event and who hails from Malaysia, provided the objective of TSG. That is to foster “friendships and healthy lifestyle through sports”. He emphasized that we are a com...

Want to smash balls, make new friends, and experience Manila’s thrilling nightlife scene? Then take part in The Straits Games 2013 Manila this October 18-20 weekend. Held for the first time ever in the Philippines , The Straits Games 2013 Manila will see sports enthusiasts and social butterflies from across eight countries and all colors of the LGBT rainbow converging in the friendly metro capital of Manila. Their goal:  To win in six team and individual sports, get to know each other in sweaty camaraderie, and just let loose in the swanky after parties capping off the three-day games. The Straits Games: A History The Straits Games traces its roots as a friendly sports event between two organizations – the Leadership Programme Graduates of Malaysia and Men After Work of Singapore back in 2002. Its name was inspired by the Straits of Malacca, a stretch of water and strategic shipping lane just off the coast of Malay Peninsula where both Malaysia and Singapore are located. But what ...