France Villarta

France Villarta, a communications consultant known for his TED talk on gender equality in the Philippines, shares insights on the rich legacy of gender fluidity in his country. He discusses the contrast between pre-colonial norms, which embraced diversity, and the rigid binaries imposed by colonialism. Through personal stories and the experiences of individuals like Lenny, a transgender salon owner, he argues for inclusivity and the universal beauty of all identities, emphasizing the need to challenge societal labels.