The SexBomb Girls added another milestone to their celebrated comeback after receiving the Gay Icon of the Year award during White Party Manila: Reignite on June 27. Held at the World Trade Center in Pasay City, the event marked the return of one of the country 's biggest Pride celebrations...
The category is Filipino fierceness! That 's how a 2021 Manila Bulletin article began when we followed local houses whose early work helped pave the way for ballroom culture to gain wider recognition. Back then, the ballroom scene and the art of voguing were mostly confined to bars. With the...
Being true to yourself takes courage. With this in mind, House Speaker Isabela 6th district Rep. Faustino "Bojie" Dy III gave a warm greeting to members of the LGBTQIA+ community on the occasion of Pride Month. "Ngayong Pride Month, ipinagdiriwang natin ang tapang ng pagiging totoo sa sarili at ang...
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has been recognized as the LGBTQIA+ Icon of the Year 2026 for her unwavering advocacy for equality, human rights, and inclusion. The award was presented by The Red Whistle and O Bar during a ceremony on Sunday, June 28, where members of the LGBTQIA+ community...
Sometimes, it is hard for women to find spaces where they feel safe and comfortable. Add another layer—being queer—and that challenge becomes even more complex. People who can attest to that are Caz Uy-oco and Pepper Solis. When the couple started sharing their relationship online, little did...
The return of White Party Manila became one of the biggest highlights of Pride Month 2026, as the iconic LGBTQIA+ celebration transformed the World Trade Center in Pasay City into a dazzling showcase of love, acceptance, creativity, and community. After more than a decade away from the spotlight,...
Around 300,000 participants joined the LoveLaban Pride PH Festival 2026 on Saturday, June 27, at the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman and Maginhawa Pride Village in Quezon City, where colors, voices, and stories came together in celebration of diversity. Organized by the Quezon City...
Self-respect and self-expression often go hand in hand, yet they are not always understood the same way. For many LGBTQIA+ individuals, embracing one 's identity and expressing it openly can be an act of self-respect rather than defiance. But in a society where authenticity is still met with...
Maginhawa Street in Quezon City will be transformed into the city’s first Pride Village on Saturday, June 27, featuring vibrant community activities, live performances, and local businesses in celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community. The stretch from Magiting Street to Mapagkawanggawa Street will...
Vice President Sara Duterte led the distribution of food boxes to members of the LGBTQIA+ community and senior citizens in Barangay Gulod, Quezon City, under the Office of the Vice President 's (OVP) Relief for Indigents and Individuals in Crises and Emergencies (RIICE) Program. The assistance...
The Quezon City government will kick off its Pride Month celebration on Saturday, June 6, with a 5-kilometer community run along Tomas Morato to promote inclusion, equality, and solidarity. Organized by the Quezon City Rainbow Pride Council and RUNRIO Inc. in partnership with the city government,...
Pride PH and the Quezon City government will return to the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman for an expanded festival expected to draw hundreds of thousands of LGBTQIA+ Filipinos and allies, solidifying its status as Asia’s largest demonstration for equality. Building on last year’s...
