Philippines commercial celebrates transgender community

The World

 A Pantene ad starring transgender beauty queen Kevin Balot aired in the Philippines. This ad contrasts with the violence and lack of policies protecting the transgender community. Marco Werman speaks to writer Aurora Almendral about how the two realities match up.

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