Manila, Nov. 28 -- By Jed Wong

DAVAO CITY - As the onslaught of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic resulted in economic challenges affecting many sectors, the program "Rainbow Magnegosyo Ta Day" could not be more timely and relevant.

This is a program of the City Government of Davao that aims to help members of the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) community of the city, particularly those who express their intention to help themselves and their communities.

LGBT rights advocates have lauded the program, noting how it ensures that a sector that has always been marginalized are now being empowered economically - without the government being dole out with its assistance.

One of the beneficiaries is lesbian partn...