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...
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...
3km runners take off at the starting line of the 2024 Pride Run at SM by the Bay, SM Mall of Asia Complex The SM by the Bay at the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Complex was transformed into a thrilling, inclusive celebration as SM Supermalls, in collaboration with RunRio, hosted SM Supermalls’ first-ever...
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...
The Philippines taking a step forward for inclusivity and equality is a “victory for all” as Vice President Sara Duterte underscored how Pride Month celebrates the Filipinos’ shared humanity and aspirations. Vice President Sara Duterte (Inday Sara Duterte/Facebook) In her...
Foreign envoys in the Philippines joined Saturday, June 22, in the celebration of Pride Month in the country. The ambassadors of Germany, France, Canada, Australia, United Kingdom and the embassies of Colombia, Mexico and Spain joined in the celebration held in Quezon City. German Ambassador...
For many queer individuals, fashion has been their safe space. It allowed them to tell their stories as they style themselves with pieces that speak to who they are. As we unfold a new Pride season, many fashion brands are unveiling rainbow-tinted collections, celebrating all kinds of...
Pride and Power Vol. IV: Same Love, Same Care, Same Right When: June 14, 10 p.m. Where: Matrix Creation Events, Quezon City Pop Emergency invites you to celebrate, dance, sing, and aspire for a better future in Pride and Power, Vol. IV: Same Love, Same Care, Same Right. Enjoy a night of drag...
In a bid to enhance inclusivity and protection for the LGBTQIA+ community, the Muntinlupa City government will establish a Rainbow Desk that will focus on addressing the concerns and needs of the sector. LGBTQIA+ means lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex and asexual...