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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...

Once hailed as the Philippines' biggest and most iconic pride celebration and a high-caliber production, White Party Manila 2026 returns to The World Trade Center Manila on June 27, led by the country's beloved LGBTQIA+ icon and Unkabogable superstar Vice Ganda. This year’s White Party Manila is a collaboration between LoveYourSelf and Mentorque Productions, with a portion of the event proceeds supporting HIV Awareness programs, testing, and care because Pride is not only celebrated; it is protected. "Our hope is to become the official party for all Pride events. Let's work together to unite everyone and create a truly inclusive celebration," Bryan shared in an interview. "We anticipate welcoming between 15,000 and 20,000 attendees to the event, making it one of the largest gatherings of its kind." Bryan further explained, "This gathering aims to showcase the true spirit of the LGBTQIA+ community. While we cannot control what others say, we are comm...