The United States Embassy in Manila has put in display the Progress Pride Flag in solidarity with the celebration of Pride Month this June in hopes of raising awareness about the fight for equality of the LGBTQI+ community. (Photo from the US Embassy in Manila via Facebook) In a tweet, US Ambassador...
British Ambassador to the Philippines Laure Beaufils on Thursday joined members of the LGBTQ+ in the country in celebrating Pride Month, which she said is an opportunity to "reaffirm our commitment to protect" the community's rights. While the fight for the community makes progress around the world,...
FINDING ANSWERS It was nothing short of extraordinary when, for the first time ever, the most coveted acting award was given to an Asian. It certainly was history in the making as the amazing and very inspiring Malaysian-born Michelle Yeoh won last week the Academy Award for Best Actress. “For...
Mondelēz International celebrates Pride beyond June as it expands diversity, equity, and inclusion programs Pride Month may be over but its mission continues. Today as many Filipinos are going out and getting back to how they worked during pre-pandemic times, it is just right that companies take a...
LONDON, United Kingdom -- London on Saturday celebrated the 50th anniversary of its first Pride parade, marking half a century of progress in the fight for equality and tolerance but with warnings that more still needs to be done. Members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT+)...
Local and international labels show their support to the LGBTQIA+ Community For years, the fashion industry has been a space that nurtured many LGBTQIA+ individuals. Style has been a way for the queerfolks to express themselves. And while the field is built with many dos and don’ts and...
NEW YORK, United States - A stampede occurred at a Pride parade in the US city of New York on Sunday, with hundreds of people attempting to flee after mistaking the sound of fireworks for gunfire, police said. "There were NO shots fired in Washington Square Park. After an investigation, it was...
Members and supporters of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) community joined the "Pride March" held at the Quezon Memorial Circle (QMC) in Quezon City on Saturday, June 25. QC Hall Police Community Precinct 5 commander Lt. Col. Leonie dela Cruz said...
Celebrities showered Raymond Gutierrez with love and support after he took to social media to share photos of him and his boyfriend for the first time on Saturday. These include Mariel Padilla and Michelle Madrigal. Mariel wrote: "So happy for you!!!!" Michelle Commented: "Love this Mond!" Geneva...
How the British in Manila commemorate Pride Month The British Embassy in Manila and the British Council in the Philippines, with support from the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), celebrated Pride month through an event called “The Road to Pride Continues.” The event brought...
HOTSPOT Tonyo Cruz Had the cynics prevailed, there would be no Pride events this year. This year’s Pride events in the Philippines come at a most challenging time: A new Marcos is set to become president while the outgoing leader presides over a period of escalating prices of petroleum and basic...
Celebrating Pride through fashion and creative personal expression Every June, brands from different fields embrace the spirit of Pride not just by putting a rainbow flag on their storefront but also by producing offerings in its honor. This movement includes the fashion industry. While many can...
