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Read more about the article A Breadwinner’s Pride
The streets of Davao City are coming alive with the radiant colors of the rainbow as the LGBTQIA+ community takes to the road in a joyful and powerful Pride March. Drums echo, banners flutter, and voices chant in unison, celebrating Pride Month alongside the city’s festive tourism celebration, Duaw Dabaw.

A Breadwinner’s Pride

DAVAO CITY, Philippines - Jaydee, a 22-year-old drag queen, balances the roles of breadwinner and performer, and sleepless nights paired with constant smiles define her life. Her daily struggles extend…

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Read more about the article Pride Month: Still Marching,but losing meaning
RAINBOW FLAGS. Members of the LGBT community wave colorful rainbow flags as they pass by along Bolton Street in Davao City for the Pride March held Friday, August 25. (Zea Io Ming C. Capistrano/davaotoday.com)

Pride Month: Still Marching,but losing meaning

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Every June, streets around the world erupt with color. Flags wave, music blares, and thousands of people march side by side. Scheduled for June 22 at…

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Read more about the article Davao’s Pride Parade: more pomp, less advocacy, says LGBT leaders
Only a few courageous individuals among the thousands who attended the Pride March event in Davao City brought their placards to call for equality for the LGBTQIA+ community. (Photo by Kath Cortez/davaotoday.com)

Davao’s Pride Parade: more pomp, less advocacy, says LGBT leaders

Leaders from Davao City's LGBTQIA+ community and supporters express disappointment on how the city government-sponsored Pride Parade last June 23 downgraded social awareness on LGBT rights into a lighthearted activity.

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