White Party Manila: A night of Pride, purpose, and progress
White Party Manila, once the Philippines’ largest and most iconic Pride celebration, has made a powerful and vibrant comeback—ushering in a new era for the LGBTQ+ community and its allies. The recent event, held at the World Trade Center in Pasay City on June 27, marked not just a celebration, but a bold statement of unity, acceptance, and renewed commitment to advocacy. Mentorque producer Bryan Dy (left) and Dr. Ronivin G. Pagtakhan of LoveYourself A Night of Giving and Solidarity One of the most memorable highlights was the presentation of a P1 million check by Unkabogable Star Vice Ganda and Bryan Dy of Mentorque Productions to LoveYourself, led by Dr. Ronivin G. Pagtakhan. This generous donation will directly support HIV awareness, testing, and care initiatives, cementing Pride’s role as a force for both celebration and protection. Themed “REIGNITE,” this year’s White Party Manila was a collaboration between LoveYourself and Mentorque Productions. Notably, part of the event’s proce...