Michael David dela Cruz Tan

The founder of Outrage Magazine, Michael David dela Cruz Tan is a graduate of Bachelor of Arts (Communication Studies) of the University of Newcastle in New South Wales, Australia. Though he grew up in Mindanao (particularly Kidapawan and Cotabato City in Maguindanao), even attending Roman Catholic schools there, he "really, really came out in Sydney," he says, so that "I sort of know what it's like to be gay in a developing and a developed world". Mick can: photograph, do artworks with mixed media, write (DUH!), shoot flicks, community organize, facilitate, lecture, research (with pioneering studies under his belt)... this one's a multi-tasker, who is even conversant in Filipino Sign Language (FSL). Among others, Mick received the Catholic Mass Media Awards (CMMA) in 2006 for Best Investigative Journalism. Cross his path is the dare (read: It won't be boring).

Stories By Michael David dela Cruz Tan

#KaraniwangLGBT8 months ago

Andrea finds her groove

What is it like to be trans in General Santos City in southern Philippines? Local trans leader Andrea Faith Mahiwaga shares how going mainstream actually helped...
#KaraniwangLGBT8 months ago

And Allyson finds her BiDENTITY

An interview with a bisexual Filipina on the challenges of being bi in the Philippines and joining LGBTQIA advocacy that often erases bi identity.
POZ8 months ago

‘Change minds to deal with HIV’

An interview with a person living with HIV, who believes that it's stigma that kills, not the virus. And so there is a need to change...
#KaraniwangLGBT8 months ago

All hail the beauty queen

A glimpse into the life of a trans woman beauty pageant enthusiast, Ms Mandy Madrigal of Transpinay of Antipolo Organization.
#KaraniwangLGBT8 months ago

Paolo, naked

Paolo Dumlao, a pansexual Filipino performance artist, uses his naked body as a canvas, believing that art can help the people - both the artist and...
FEATURES8 months ago

Extreme exposure: Journal of a traveling exhibitionist

An interview with a gay Filipino exhibitionist who is unable to stop with what he is doing despite knowing that indecent exposure is: 1) considered a...
Editor's Picks8 months ago

Worsening #ARVshortage in the Phl?

On Jan. 9, the Philippines gained a new HIV and AIDS law that is supposed to better the lives of Filipinos living with HIV. But many...
POZ9 months ago

Looking forward while living with HIV

An interview with a Filipino who helped establish Courage Pilipinas, a support group for people living with HIV. "Remember," he says, "it's just a virus; live...
#KaraniwangLGBT10 months ago

#KaraniwangLGBT: My life as a beautician

What is it like to work as a beautician to support your entire family in the province? Outrage Magazine chats with Jillian Agbuya, who has been...