Gays and lesbians in Asia’s largest Christian country are reaching new heights. My taxi driver-a recent graduate who can’t find work in his field-is right. They-what is the word for doing very well? Excel?’ Yes, I say. Often, they are the breadwinners for an entire family.’ He shrugs a little. ‘I sometimes wish I was gay,’ says Mark, my taxi driver, risking a quick glance as he navigates one of Manila’s extraordinary traffic tangles.
