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Pride parade? Indie film fest? Isko Moreno promises a more ‘vibrant’ Manila

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<figure class="op-interactive"><div id="IVS_ABS_Body_Video_1_Container"> <ivs-player id="IVS_ABS_Body_Video_1" data-ivs-spid="3001339" data-ivs-key="e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603" data-ivs-vid="1385531" data-ivs-floating="1"></ivs-player> <script src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/js/iframe-parent.js"></script> <script src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/js/loader.js"></script> </div></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div><p>MANILA—&quot;It&#x27;s going to happen,&quot; promised <a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/05/22/19/how-infighting-lean-bench-caused-estrada-dynasty-downfall">mayor-elect</a> Isko Moreno as he talked about his plans to stage an annual pride parade in Manila, which, he said, would represent a step towards achieving a more inclusive city where everyone is treated equally.</p><p>&quot;Palambutin natin ang karakter ng Maynila, na ang Maynila ay hindi lang puro tapang,&quot; he said in an interview on &quot;Tonight with Boy Abunda&quot; this Wednesday, adding: &quot;Let&#x27;s make it vibrant.&quot; </p><p>It remains unclear whether he intends to hold a different pride activity from the already long-established Metro Manila Pride March and Festival, which happens every June, or if he plans to sponsor it. </p><p>In the same interview, Moreno also bared his idea of holding a film festival in the city focused on promoting independent movies. </p><p>He explained that this was one of his ways of giving back to the showbiz industry, where he first made his name as an actor.</p>

<p>"Palambutin natin ang karakter ng Maynila, na ang Maynila ay hindi lang puro tapang," says Isko Moreno.</p>

"Palambutin natin ang karakter ng Maynila, na ang Maynila ay hindi lang puro tapang," says Isko Moreno.