Reflecting on Manila Pride Parade 2024: A Journey of Celebration, Protest , Challenges, and Hope for the Future
At 12 noon on June 22, 2024, I woke up with excitement to get ready for the Manila Pride Parade. After taking a refreshing bath, I hopped on the MRT from Shaw to Centris Mall. There, I met my ally friend Joy, a cisgender woman, for her second Pride parade. We had also attended the event together last year in 2023. We grabbed a bite at Jollibee and Joy picked up a coffee from Starbucks. We needed to be full and energized before heading to Quezon City Memorial Circle, as the Pride parade demands strength due to the heat, congestion, ...