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MMDA OPENS RAINBOW CROSSWALK, FOOTBRIDGE IN PASIG

As a vibrant symbol of support and allyship with the LGBTQIA+ community, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) transformed a pedestrian lane and a footbridge into rainbow crosswalk and overpass in front of its head office in Barangay Ugong, Pasig City. According to MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes, the rainbow-painted crosswalk and footbridge is […]

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Politics

LAS PIÑAS HOLDS FIRST PRIDE MONTH CELEBRATION

Senator Cynthia Villar led the first-ever Pride Month Celebration in Las Piñas City as she cited the need to forego of sexual discrimination. “We are celebrating the different sexual orientations, gender identities, and expressions, which encourage acceptance and respect in our city,” Villar stressed. The Pride Month Celebration in their city, the veteran legislator said, […]

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250 CATANDUANES LGBTQIA+ MEMBERS GET CASH GIFTS

At least 250 lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual (LGBTQIA+) members from Virac, Catanduanes received the first-ever financial assistance from the provincial government. Nikko Templonuevo, provincial information officer, said the assistance is part of the celebration of Pride Month and as a statement that the LGBTQ+ community in Catanduanes is a recognized member of the society. […]

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PART 1: (NOT SO) BASIC SOGIE 101

In the Philippines, June is Pride month. People from marginalized sectors, color, diverse sexual orientations, and gender identities, or SOGIE march on the streets to celebrate their existence and raise their voices for issues that affect our society. It has been the same call for almost three decades now since the birth of the movement […]