Binibini Gandanghari formally files change of nameBinibini Gandanghari filed today (Aug 19, 2016 in the US) with the Superior Court of California, in Orange County, an order to show cause for change of name in a petition for change of name and gender; and checked the box “from male to female.”Photo from Binibini Gandanghari’s FB accountIn a post, Binibini wrote, “And then . it’s just a matter of time now. #itallstartswiththename #longtimecoming #thisisit”“Change is coming . !” wrote Binibinin in a related post. Photo courtesy of Binibini Gandanghari’s FB accountWhen the petition will finally be granted, Rustom Cariño Padilla will henceforth be known, permanently, as Binibini Ganganghari!

Source: Manila Bulletin August 20, 2016 15:33 UTC