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‘Freedom’: YouTube star Mikey Bustos comes out of the closet
‘Freedom’: YouTube star Mikey Bustos comes out of the closet
ABS-CBN News
Published Apr 23, 2019 01:19 PM PHT
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Updated Apr 23, 2019 04:10 PM PHT
MANILA – Filipino-Canadian YouTube star Mikey Bustos surprised his fans and followers as he announced that he is part of the LGBT community.
MANILA – Filipino-Canadian YouTube star Mikey Bustos surprised his fans and followers as he announced that he is part of the LGBT community.
The former “Canadian Idol” finalist shared two photos showing him with his manager, RJ Garcia, who turned out to be his boyfriend.
The former “Canadian Idol” finalist shared two photos showing him with his manager, RJ Garcia, who turned out to be his boyfriend.
“Freedom,” he said in one of the photos.
“Freedom,” he said in one of the photos.
A third Instagram post showed an edited photo of Bustos to make it look like he is wearing rainbow sunglasses, a popular symbol of LGBT pride.
A third Instagram post showed an edited photo of Bustos to make it look like he is wearing rainbow sunglasses, a popular symbol of LGBT pride.
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In the caption, he wrote: “Life is sweet! Thank you for the outpouring of support, guys. [RJ] and I see all your messages and never in our wildest dreams would have imagined the amount of support coming in from all corners of cyberspace, media, and the world! Figuring out how to navigate life in the most authentic and positive way has been such a long +37-year journey for me, and at this moment, I feel I’ve reached some kind of karmic jackpot!”
In the caption, he wrote: “Life is sweet! Thank you for the outpouring of support, guys. [RJ] and I see all your messages and never in our wildest dreams would have imagined the amount of support coming in from all corners of cyberspace, media, and the world! Figuring out how to navigate life in the most authentic and positive way has been such a long +37-year journey for me, and at this moment, I feel I’ve reached some kind of karmic jackpot!”
“It’s 2019 (as my dad put it when I came out to him a few weeks ago), and a great time to be alive. LGBT.”
“It’s 2019 (as my dad put it when I came out to him a few weeks ago), and a great time to be alive. LGBT.”
Bustos also took to Twitter to open up about his struggles of being in the closet, saying he used music to express his feelings.
Bustos also took to Twitter to open up about his struggles of being in the closet, saying he used music to express his feelings.
“For those of you who follow my original music, the songs might have a different context now. To help me cope, I wrote so many songs about being bisexual/gay/closeted in my two albums, e.g. ‘If It Feels Good Then We Should,’ ‘Secret Affair,’ ‘Suspended,’ ‘Every Time My Heart Beats,’” he said.
“For those of you who follow my original music, the songs might have a different context now. To help me cope, I wrote so many songs about being bisexual/gay/closeted in my two albums, e.g. ‘If It Feels Good Then We Should,’ ‘Secret Affair,’ ‘Suspended,’ ‘Every Time My Heart Beats,’” he said.
He continued: “I was so looking forward to the day I could explain what those songs were really about, and hoped it would help someone who was in the same position as myself at the time.”
He continued: “I was so looking forward to the day I could explain what those songs were really about, and hoped it would help someone who was in the same position as myself at the time.”
Bustos rose to fame in YouTube in 2011 for his funny tutorials about the Filipino accent.
Bustos rose to fame in YouTube in 2011 for his funny tutorials about the Filipino accent.
He went on to score endorsement deals with various brands in the Philippines, as well as release a couple of albums.
He went on to score endorsement deals with various brands in the Philippines, as well as release a couple of albums.
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Master Hanz Cua Daily Feng Shui Predictions for February 21, 2025
Master Hanz Cua Daily Feng Shui Predictions for February 21, 2025
Master Hanz Cua
Published Feb 21, 2025 01:08 PM PHT
In this daily series, Master Hanz Cua gives us his feng shui predictions on how to rock your day: through aspects of Love, Health, Career, and Wealth. He shares details such as your lucky time, direction, colors, numbers, and even gives Feng Shui advice to help you maximize your luck for the day.
In this daily series, Master Hanz Cua gives us his feng shui predictions on how to rock your day: through aspects of Love, Health, Career, and Wealth. He shares details such as your lucky time, direction, colors, numbers, and even gives Feng Shui advice to help you maximize your luck for the day.
RAT
Love: A surprise comes from your loved one; show gratitude.
Love: A surprise comes from your loved one; show gratitude.
Health: Set aside time to read inspiring books for mental health.
Health: Set aside time to read inspiring books for mental health.
Career: You will be able to meet influential people in your field.
Career: You will be able to meet influential people in your field.
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Wealth: Be diligent in finding additional income opportunities.
Wealth: Be diligent in finding additional income opportunities.
Lucky Direction: North
Lucky Direction: North
Lucky Time: 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Lucky Time: 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Lucky Color: Silver
Lucky Color: Silver
Lucky Number: 9
Lucky Number: 9
Feng Shui Advice: Place a crystal bowl in the center of the living room to boost positive chi throughout the house. Love luck is real! Get your Tarot card reading and love charm from Master Hanz Cua.
Feng Shui Advice: Place a crystal bowl in the center of the living room to boost positive chi throughout the house. Love luck is real! Get your Tarot card reading and love charm from Master Hanz Cua.
OX
Love: Don't rush into a relationship; the right person will come along.
Love: Don't rush into a relationship; the right person will come along.
Health: Avoid being stagnant; keep moving even at home.
Health: Avoid being stagnant; keep moving even at home.
Career: Your career will be happier if you use your strengths at work.
Career: Your career will be happier if you use your strengths at work.
Wealth: Be careful of scams or deceptive offers.
Wealth: Be careful of scams or deceptive offers.
Lucky Direction: South
Lucky Direction: South
Lucky Time: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Lucky Time: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Lucky Color: Gold
Lucky Color: Gold
Lucky Number: 2
Lucky Number: 2
Feng Shui Advice: Avoid mirrors facing the bed—it disturbs health and mental energy. Ensure good luck in your love life this 2025! Go to Master Hanz Cua.
Feng Shui Advice: Avoid mirrors facing the bed—it disturbs health and mental energy. Ensure good luck in your love life this 2025! Go to Master Hanz Cua.
TIGER
Love: Quality time with your partner will bring joy and harmony.
Love: Quality time with your partner will bring joy and harmony.
Health: Don't always rush through meals; enjoy the process.
Health: Don't always rush through meals; enjoy the process.
Career: A new project will allow you to showcase your talents and skills.
Career: A new project will allow you to showcase your talents and skills.
Wealth: Allocate a budget for self-improvement such as workshops or courses.
Wealth: Allocate a budget for self-improvement such as workshops or courses.
Lucky Direction: Northeast
Lucky Direction: Northeast
Lucky Time: 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Lucky Time: 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Lucky Color: Orange
Lucky Color: Orange
Lucky Number: 8
Lucky Number: 8
Feng Shui Advice: Place the Pair of Mandarin Ducks in the bedroom for love luck and harmonious relationships. Love is in the air! Bring a lucky charm for love from Master Hanz Cua.
Feng Shui Advice: Place the Pair of Mandarin Ducks in the bedroom for love luck and harmonious relationships. Love is in the air! Bring a lucky charm for love from Master Hanz Cua.
RABBIT
Love: Make time for yourself; self-love is the key to being loved by others.
Love: Make time for yourself; self-love is the key to being loved by others.
Health: Eat nuts like almonds for brain health.
Health: Eat nuts like almonds for brain health.
Career: Your work will be more rewarding if you dedicate time to self-improvement.
Career: Your work will be more rewarding if you dedicate time to self-improvement.
Wealth: Avoid impulsive buying to maintain financial stability.
Wealth: Avoid impulsive buying to maintain financial stability.
Lucky Direction: West
Lucky Direction: West
Lucky Time: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Lucky Time: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Lucky Color: Purple
Lucky Color: Purple
Lucky Number: 5
Lucky Number: 5
Feng Shui Advice: Place the Bagua mirror outside the main door to deflect the bad luck entering the house. Align your energy for romance! Visit Master Hanz Cua for love advice this 2025.
Feng Shui Advice: Place the Bagua mirror outside the main door to deflect the bad luck entering the house. Align your energy for romance! Visit Master Hanz Cua for love advice this 2025.
DRAGON
Love: Proper communication will strengthen your relationship.
Love: Proper communication will strengthen your relationship.
Health: Include carrots in your diet for better eyesight.
Health: Include carrots in your diet for better eyesight.
Career: Your team will be happy because of your contribution to the project.
Career: Your team will be happy because of your contribution to the project.
Wealth: Set aside savings for an emergency fund.
Wealth: Set aside savings for an emergency fund.
Lucky Direction: Southeast
Lucky Direction: Southeast
Lucky Time: 12:00 NN to 2:00 PM
Lucky Time: 12:00 NN to 2:00 PM
Lucky Color: Pink
Lucky Color: Pink
Lucky Number: 7
Lucky Number: 7
Feng Shui Advice: Place a dragon figurine on the east side of the office for strength and protection.Strengthen your love connection ngayong 2025! Go to the one and only Master Hanz Cua.
Feng Shui Advice: Place a dragon figurine on the east side of the office for strength and protection.Strengthen your love connection ngayong 2025! Go to the one and only Master Hanz Cua.
SNAKE
Love: Try a new adventure with your partner; it will bring excitement.
Love: Try a new adventure with your partner; it will bring excitement.
Health: Try to reduce gadget use for better focus.
Health: Try to reduce gadget use for better focus.
Career: A good feedback from the client will bring recognition to your team.
Career: A good feedback from the client will bring recognition to your team.
Wealth: Extra income from a side hustle might come in.
Wealth: Extra income from a side hustle might come in.
Lucky Direction: East
Lucky Direction: East
Lucky Time: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Lucky Time: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Lucky Color: Blue
Lucky Color: Blue
Lucky Number: 4
Lucky Number: 4
Feng Shui Advice: Burn incense or sage every morning to cleanse the space and invite positive vibes. Bring harmony to your relationship! Visit Master Hanz Cua for love Feng Shui tips.
Feng Shui Advice: Burn incense or sage every morning to cleanse the space and invite positive vibes. Bring harmony to your relationship! Visit Master Hanz Cua for love Feng Shui tips.
HORSE
Love: Being open-minded will open up new possibilities in love.
Love: Being open-minded will open up new possibilities in love.
Health: Don't stay up late; proper sleep is important for health.
Health: Don't stay up late; proper sleep is important for health.
Career: The workflow will be smoother if you establish priorities.
Career: The workflow will be smoother if you establish priorities.
Wealth: Be careful with spending; focus on essentials.
Wealth: Be careful with spending; focus on essentials.
Lucky Direction: Northwest
Lucky Direction: Northwest
Lucky Time: 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Lucky Time: 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Lucky Color: Red
Lucky Color: Red
Lucky Number: 6
Lucky Number: 6
Feng Shui Advice: Use a bamboo flute as a protection charm. Avoid heartbreak! Have your house Feng Shui-ed for love vibes with Master Hanz Cua.
Feng Shui Advice: Use a bamboo flute as a protection charm. Avoid heartbreak! Have your house Feng Shui-ed for love vibes with Master Hanz Cua.
SHEEP
Love: Don't worry if you're still single; enjoy the freedom and self-discovery.
Love: Don't worry if you're still single; enjoy the freedom and self-discovery.
Health: Keep the house clean for a healthier environment.
Health: Keep the house clean for a healthier environment.
Career: Your relationship with your superiors will improve due to proper communication.
Career: Your relationship with your superiors will improve due to proper communication.
Wealth: The financial flow will be smoother if you budget properly.
Wealth: The financial flow will be smoother if you budget properly.
Lucky Direction: Southwest
Lucky Direction: Southwest
Lucky Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Lucky Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Lucky Color: Green
Lucky Color: Green
Lucky Number: 1
Lucky Number: 1
Feng Shui Advice: Use the color violet on the altar for spiritual energy. Strengthen your romance luck this 2025! Trust Master Hanz Cua for guidance.
Feng Shui Advice: Use the color violet on the altar for spiritual energy. Strengthen your romance luck this 2025! Trust Master Hanz Cua for guidance.
MONKEY
Love: Set aside time for romantic gestures; it will strengthen the relationship.
Love: Set aside time for romantic gestures; it will strengthen the relationship.
Health: Eat avocado for healthy fats and glowing skin.
Health: Eat avocado for healthy fats and glowing skin.
Career: A simple idea will cause a big change in your project.
Career: A simple idea will cause a big change in your project.
Wealth: There will be additional income from collaborative projects.
Wealth: There will be additional income from collaborative projects.
Lucky Direction: North
Lucky Direction: North
Lucky Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Lucky Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Lucky Color: Yellow
Lucky Color: Yellow
Lucky Number: 9
Lucky Number: 9
Feng Shui Advice: Keep the drainage in good condition so that luck doesn't run out. 2025 will be happier if you're lucky in love! Go to Master Hanz Cua.
Feng Shui Advice: Keep the drainage in good condition so that luck doesn't run out. 2025 will be happier if you're lucky in love! Go to Master Hanz Cua.
ROOSTER
Love: Accepting your partner's flaws is the key to a happy relationship.
Love: Accepting your partner's flaws is the key to a happy relationship.
Health: Don't ignore minor health issues; consult a doctor if necessary.
Health: Don't ignore minor health issues; consult a doctor if necessary.
Career: It's a good time to focus on short-term objectives.
Career: It's a good time to focus on short-term objectives.
Wealth: This is a good year to start a business with the family.
Wealth: This is a good year to start a business with the family.
Lucky Direction: South
Lucky Direction: South
Lucky Time: 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Lucky Time: 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Lucky Color: White
Lucky Color: White
Lucky Number: 3
Lucky Number: 3
Feng Shui Advice: Place a sun figurine in the southeast for success. Plan a romantic 2025 with Master Hanz Cua’s Feng Shui tips!
Feng Shui Advice: Place a sun figurine in the southeast for success. Plan a romantic 2025 with Master Hanz Cua’s Feng Shui tips!
DOG
Love: Focus on the positive traits of your partner; avoid being overly critical.
Love: Focus on the positive traits of your partner; avoid being overly critical.
Health: Try yoga for flexibility and stress relief.
Health: Try yoga for flexibility and stress relief.
Career: Having a work-life balance will provide clarity to your goals.
Career: Having a work-life balance will provide clarity to your goals.
Wealth: Setting aside time for financial planning will bring long-term success.
Wealth: Setting aside time for financial planning will bring long-term success.
Lucky Direction: Northeast
Lucky Direction: Northeast
Lucky Time: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Lucky Time: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Lucky Color: Silver
Lucky Color: Silver
Lucky Number: 5
Lucky Number: 5
Feng Shui Advice: Keep the kitchen bright for a prosperous family. Unlock the secrets of love this 2025 with Master Hanz Cua!
Feng Shui Advice: Keep the kitchen bright for a prosperous family. Unlock the secrets of love this 2025 with Master Hanz Cua!
PIG
Love: When communication is open, it will be the key to a happier relationship.
Love: When communication is open, it will be the key to a happier relationship.
Health: Allocate time for family activities for mental well-being.
Health: Allocate time for family activities for mental well-being.
Career: An unexpected opportunity will pave the way for the advancement of your career.
Career: An unexpected opportunity will pave the way for the advancement of your career.
Wealth: Set aside funds for unexpected expenses.
Wealth: Set aside funds for unexpected expenses.
Lucky Direction: West
Lucky Direction: West
Lucky Time: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Lucky Time: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Lucky Color: Orange
Lucky Color: Orange
Lucky Number: 8
Lucky Number: 8
Feng Shui Advice: Place crystals next to the computer to avoid radiation. Bring back the spark in your relationship this 2025! Visit Master Hanz Cua for tips.
Feng Shui Advice: Place crystals next to the computer to avoid radiation. Bring back the spark in your relationship this 2025! Visit Master Hanz Cua for tips.
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