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'We have learned from last year': QC vows to be more prepared for Pride March
'We have learned from last year': QC vows to be more prepared for Pride March
Camille B. Naredo,
ABS-CBN News
Published May 31, 2025 08:08 PM PHT
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Updated May 31, 2025 08:10 PM PHT
Members of the LGBTQ and their allies attend "Love 2 Laban" Pride PH Festival in Quezon City on June 22, 2024. Alec Corpuz, ABS-CBN News/File
Members of the LGBTQ and their allies attend "Love 2 Laban" Pride PH Festival in Quezon City on June 22, 2024. Alec Corpuz, ABS-CBN News/FileMANILA -- Quezon City will be more prepared for Pride March this year, after the 2024 edition of the event was cut short due to inclement weather that caused concerns for the safety of performers and attendees.
MANILA -- Quezon City will be more prepared for Pride March this year, after the 2024 edition of the event was cut short due to inclement weather that caused concerns for the safety of performers and attendees.
This was the assurance given by Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, even as she noted that the local government has prepared multiple events throughout the month for the queer community as well as allies.
This was the assurance given by Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, even as she noted that the local government has prepared multiple events throughout the month for the queer community as well as allies.
"Inulan [last year]," Belmonte told ABS-CBN News in a chance interview on Saturday. "Ako'y nag-aalay, ngayon pa lang nag-aalay na po tayo ng itlog kay Santa Clara, at mino-monitor natin ang weather."
"Inulan [last year]," Belmonte told ABS-CBN News in a chance interview on Saturday. "Ako'y nag-aalay, ngayon pa lang nag-aalay na po tayo ng itlog kay Santa Clara, at mino-monitor natin ang weather."
"But we have learned from the lessons of last year, and definitely we'll be more prepared this year," she added. "With tents, with covered areas and pati 'yung sound system natin na kahit na umulan, we will make sure it's protected at pwede pa rin mag-party at mag-enjoy at mag-concert kahit umulan."
"But we have learned from the lessons of last year, and definitely we'll be more prepared this year," she added. "With tents, with covered areas and pati 'yung sound system natin na kahit na umulan, we will make sure it's protected at pwede pa rin mag-party at mag-enjoy at mag-concert kahit umulan."
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The 2024 Pride March, dubbed "Love Laban 2 Everyone," was paused around 6:00 p.m. on June 22 due to heavy rains. With electrical and sound equipment compromised, organizers decided to cancel the rest of the program by 8:00 p.m.
The 2024 Pride March, dubbed "Love Laban 2 Everyone," was paused around 6:00 p.m. on June 22 due to heavy rains. With electrical and sound equipment compromised, organizers decided to cancel the rest of the program by 8:00 p.m.
The development meant that performers such as BINI, Vice Ganda, Gloc 9, Marina Summers, and Juan Karlos were unable to take the stage.
The development meant that performers such as BINI, Vice Ganda, Gloc 9, Marina Summers, and Juan Karlos were unable to take the stage.
This year's Pride March -- "Lov3Laban sa Diliman" -- will be held at the UP Diliman campus on June 28.
This year's Pride March -- "Lov3Laban sa Diliman" -- will be held at the UP Diliman campus on June 28.
"I would like to thank Chancellor Carlo Vistan and of course President Jijil Jimenez for allowing us to do it there. Kasi medyo hindi na tayo kasya sa Quezon Memorial Circle," said Belmonte. "Kaya sa UP Diliman na tayo gagawa ng ating Pride. And this will have everything. The march, yung ating trade fair, and syempre yung Pride Night natin."
"I would like to thank Chancellor Carlo Vistan and of course President Jijil Jimenez for allowing us to do it there. Kasi medyo hindi na tayo kasya sa Quezon Memorial Circle," said Belmonte. "Kaya sa UP Diliman na tayo gagawa ng ating Pride. And this will have everything. The march, yung ating trade fair, and syempre yung Pride Night natin."
According to Belmonte, the Pride Night will cover other areas of the UP Diliman campus, and not just the Sunken Garden. She also assured that they are coordinating with the local law enforcement agencies to ensure the safety and security of the event.
According to Belmonte, the Pride Night will cover other areas of the UP Diliman campus, and not just the Sunken Garden. She also assured that they are coordinating with the local law enforcement agencies to ensure the safety and security of the event.
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Joggers and park-goers stop and take photos of the Oblation draped with the Pride flag at the University of The Philippines in Diliman, Quezon City on June 1, 2024 as part of the university's celebration of Pride Month. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News/File
Joggers and park-goers stop and take photos of the Oblation draped with the Pride flag at the University of The Philippines in Diliman, Quezon City on June 1, 2024 as part of the university's celebration of Pride Month. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News/FileBefore the Pride March, Quezon City will host a Pride Run on June 7, in cooperation with RunRIO. There will also be a business summit for queer entrepreneurs.
Before the Pride March, Quezon City will host a Pride Run on June 7, in cooperation with RunRIO. There will also be a business summit for queer entrepreneurs.
"Gusto namin malaman kung ano pa ang pwedeng gawin ng lungsod para sa kanila, para they feel safer, and they feel more motivated to do business here in Quezon City," she explained.
"Gusto namin malaman kung ano pa ang pwedeng gawin ng lungsod para sa kanila, para they feel safer, and they feel more motivated to do business here in Quezon City," she explained.
Aside from these events, Belmonte is also looking to pass a new ordinance in Quezon City that will ensure healthcare for all, regardless of gender or orientation. This project comes after QC launched its "Right to Care" card in 2023, which uses the Special Power of Attorney to help queer couples decide on medical concerns.
Aside from these events, Belmonte is also looking to pass a new ordinance in Quezon City that will ensure healthcare for all, regardless of gender or orientation. This project comes after QC launched its "Right to Care" card in 2023, which uses the Special Power of Attorney to help queer couples decide on medical concerns.
"Every year, I have something that I offer them," said Belmonte. "Two years ago, it was the 'right to care' card, and last year, I had another project for them, the graduation rites."
"Every year, I have something that I offer them," said Belmonte. "Two years ago, it was the 'right to care' card, and last year, I had another project for them, the graduation rites."
"This year, hopefully I have a new ordinance that will be passed, and this is something that will ensure that everybody, no matter what their gender is, they will have inclusive rights towards healthcare in all the health facilities of Quezon City," she added.
"This year, hopefully I have a new ordinance that will be passed, and this is something that will ensure that everybody, no matter what their gender is, they will have inclusive rights towards healthcare in all the health facilities of Quezon City," she added.
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"So tinatrabaho pa namin 'yung last touches niya ng Sangguniang Panlungsod, but hopefully by June 28 may announce din po natin 'yan -- 'yung Gender Inclusive Healthcare Programs po natin."
"So tinatrabaho pa namin 'yung last touches niya ng Sangguniang Panlungsod, but hopefully by June 28 may announce din po natin 'yan -- 'yung Gender Inclusive Healthcare Programs po natin."
According to organizers, over 200,000 people attended last year's Pride in the QC Memorial Circle, and Belmonte is hopeful that the community and their allies will again show up this year to celebrate and advocate for their rights.
According to organizers, over 200,000 people attended last year's Pride in the QC Memorial Circle, and Belmonte is hopeful that the community and their allies will again show up this year to celebrate and advocate for their rights.
"So sa lahat po ng gustong umattend, sumuporta po sa community ng LGBTQIA+, mga allies and friends, lahat po kayo ay inaanyayahan ko po, na dumalo sa June 28 sa UP Diliman," said Belmonte, "Para ipagdiwang ang pride at para i-advocate na sana sa susunod na kongreso na sana meron tayong kampiyon dyan na makikipaglaban para mapasa na finally, ang SOGIE equality bill."
"So sa lahat po ng gustong umattend, sumuporta po sa community ng LGBTQIA+, mga allies and friends, lahat po kayo ay inaanyayahan ko po, na dumalo sa June 28 sa UP Diliman," said Belmonte, "Para ipagdiwang ang pride at para i-advocate na sana sa susunod na kongreso na sana meron tayong kampiyon dyan na makikipaglaban para mapasa na finally, ang SOGIE equality bill."
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