Pride Month may be over, but its purpose and mission never stop. A testament to that are the artworks of the late Filipino modern and contemporary abstract painter Justin Nuyda. To wrap up June, the Nuyda Estate released open edition archival prints of the artist’s “Pride.” “My father has...
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 called on Filipinos to protect the rights of the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) community as a form of standing up for the country’s democratic principles. In a message for Pride Month 2025 on Monday, June 23, the country’s second-highest official...
Unlike in the past years, many fashion and beauty brands this year have gone silent when it comes to supporting the LGBTQIA+ community, as per Business of Fashion. This month, we rarely saw rainbow collections dedicated to pursuing projects for the benefit of queer folks. While there are many...
Drag is an all-encompassing platform. It merges music, movement, comedy, and fashion, among others, in just a single performance. Drag artist go through a painstaking process to hone their craft. But when it comes to style, while many can sew their costumes, others seek the help of designers and...
President Marcos has ordered the creation of a special committee on the affairs of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) Community, a move that aims to reinforce diversity and inclusion in the country. File photos Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin signed...
More than ever before, queer people have a media presence. We now see lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and transgender (LGBT) on television and in mainstream films. However, many challenges still remain. While representation in entertainment media is gradually improving, progress is sometimes sluggish....
