When Alvin Miranda and Jappy Reyes met in 2011, one of the first things they talked about was starting a family. “On our first date, Jappy asked if I wanted kids and said that we probably wouldn’t work out if I didn’t,” recalls Alvin, 43, vice president of marketing. “I really liked him,...
On June 26, 1994, more than 30 queer advocates took to the streets of Quezon City to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. Led by ProGay Philippines and the Metropolitan Community Church, the event—dubbed “Stonewall Manila”—was historic. It marked the first Pride...
A rally reportedly organized by an LGBTQIA+ group was disrupted early Thursday morning, June 26, along Recto Avenue in Manila. The demonstration began peacefully around 9 a.m. but was later halted. Several lines of police in helmets and shields blocked the protesters’ route toward Mendiola. The...
Vice President Sara Duterte expressed her support for proposed legislative measures that would address the specific needs for equality, health reforms, and social security of the LGBTQIA+ community. In her speech during the “Kasarilayaan 2025” event on Wednesday, June 25, organized by the...
There is no denying the transformative power of fashion. Putting on pieces you love—whether it’s something as simple as a denim jacket, a classic silk blouse, or a striking pair of boots—can instantly lift one’s mood. Its purpose goes beyond merely covering the body. While fashion focuses...
In celebration of Pride Month, we spotlight a love that glows like highlighter and lingers like a signature scent. Manila Bulletin Lifestyle chats with couples Lesley Ann Guevarra and Bea Besa, Mervin Teo V. Wenke and Eric Kimson A. Reyes, and Raj Traballo and Carlo Bautista about relationships...
Movies are an essential tool in forming compassion for others. There are ways a film can move us deeply whenever we find ourselves engrossed in its story. During divisive times, cinema can be effective in sharing the backgrounds of the marginalized, in this case, the LGBTQIA+ community. In...
In celebration of Pride Month, San Juan City has passed the Right to Care Card ordinance, granting queer couples the right to make medical decisions on behalf of their partners if needed. Ordinance No. 16, titled Recognition of Health Proxies Ordinance of the City of San Juan, was passed on...
Now in its 12th year, the Philippine Financial and Inter-Industry Pride (PFIP) held its annual Pride Summit, “Rising Tide,” on June 4, 2025, at the Shangri-La Hotel in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City. As in previous iterations, this summit was the PFIP’s way of ushering in Pride Month...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has assured members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQIA+) community of its willingness to listen for adoption of recommendations of policies and laws that would "protect them from stigma, discrimination and hate." The...
DAVAO CITY – Almost 8,000 members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, and asexual (LGBTQIA+) community here marched during the Pride Parade of the first-ever Duaw Dabaw Festival from Roxas Ave. to Rizal Park at San Pedro Square here on Sunday, June 23. Harold Quibete,...
Rowena Guanzon (X) If you're queer and in legal trouble, have no fear, because P3PWD Party-list nominee Rowena Guanzon has your back. Guanzon, a lawyer, is offering free legal advice to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender community...
