By HANNAH NICOL The Malabon City government held the "Reyna ng Bulaklakan ng Malabon Grand Parade" participated by members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual (LGBTQIA+) community in the city on Sunday evening, June 4. The event, which is part of the city's celebration of Pride Month, was attended by Malabon City Mayor Jeannie Sandoval, Senator Imee Marcos, city community leaders, and special guests. An association composed of residents, hair stylists, and fashion designers organized a Pride Festival, which included the parade. The parade started at the Malabon City Hall at around 7 p.m. and ended at the Malabon National High School. Sandoval promoted inclusivity as one of her administration’s core principles, saying that all Malabon residents should feel valued for who they are and not for how they are identified. “Ngayong Pride Month, ipinapahayag natin ang pagkilala sa lahat ng uri ng pagkakakilanlan at kasarian. Ang okasyong ito ay isang demonstrasyon sa kahalagahan ng pagkakaisa, paggalang, at pag-ibig sa bawat isa sa ating lipunan. Ito ay pagkakataon upang ipakita natin ang ating suporta at pagmamalasakit sa mga kapatid nating kasapi ng LGBT community (This Pride month, we express our recognition of all forms of identity and gender. This occasion is a demonstration of the importance of unity, respect, and love for each other in our society. This is an opportunity for us to show our support and concern for our brothers and sisters who are members of the LGBT community)," she said. “Ang bahaghari ay nakikita natin matapos ang malakas na ulan o bagyo. Ito ay simbolo ng liwanag at pag-asa sa gitna ng mga pagsubok at delubyo. Tulad ng mga kulay sa ating mga rainbow flag, nawa'y maging instrumento ang okasyon natin ngayon para magkaroon tayo ng pag-asa -- pag-asa para sa isang lipunang may pagkakaisa, pagmamahal, at pantay na pagpapahalaga sa iba’t ibang pagkakakilanlan (We see the rainbow after a heavy rain or storm. It is a symbol of light and hope in the midst of trials and deluges. Like the colors on our rainbow flags, may our occasion today be an instrument for us to have hope -- hope for a society with unity, love, and equal appreciation of different identities)," she added.