Katkat, a prominent drag queen in the Philippines, is using her platform to advocate for equality after winning the second season of Drag Race Philippines. She visited Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte to discuss the Right to Care Card initiative, which allows LGBTQIA+ couples to make important medical decisions for their partners, marking a local milestone in civil rights.
Since its launch during the Pride PH festival in June, 696 couples or 1,392 individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community have signed up to receive their cards, which grants their partner a special power of attorney (SPOA) for medical care. The number continues to grow as more people clamor to have the same in other cities.
The office of the mayor also posted its own set of photos from their meeting. “Boogsh! Maraming salamat, RuPaul’s Drag Race PH Season 2 Winner Captivating Katkat, para sa pagbisita sa Quezon City Hall! Mainit na tinanggap ni Mayor Joy Belmonte si Captivating Katkat sa kanyang tanggapan ngayong umaga para sa isang courtesy call,” posts the official’s account.
Right to Care Card is a partnership project between the Quezon City government and creative communications agency, MullenLowe TREYNA.
For more information about the Right to Care card, visit:
https://www.facebook.com/RightToCareCard
https://www.instagram.com/righttocarecard
https://twitter.com/RightToCareCard
