RS Francisco’s Rampa Drag Club: A haven of inclusivity

“Rampa is a sanctuary,” says RS Francisco. “We provide more than just entertainment. I wanted to give the queer community and our allies a place where they could let loose and be unapologetically themselves. In a world that often shuts them out, Rampa is here to welcome them in. This club represents a vision I’ve had for years. It’s my hope that every visitor feels like they’re part of something special here.”

Google promotes inspiring LGBTQ+ businesses you can support this Pride month and beyond

To promote inclusive economic recovery and help digitize LGBTQ+ MSMEs, Google hosted a social media event called Pride Conversations: Championing LGBTQ+ MSMEs. You can watch the forum on Google Philippines’ YouTube channel to learn about the inspiring stories of the featured businesses below--from food to creatives--that you can support this Pride month and beyond: The Fairygodbarbie House of …

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Google Maps powers virtual Pride March

MANILA, Philippines, June 25, 2020 -- Due to COVID-19, many social activities are being turned into online events including an annual Pride March in Manila being enabled by Google Maps this year. “Pride March From Home: United for Covid Relief” is a project led by Pride@Tech, a group of employees from tech companies and community …

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Filipino Drag Stars Bring Netflix Characters to Life for Pride

This Pride Month, Netflix puts the spotlight on representation through a diverse slate of shows and films, as well as celebrating local queer talent. Netflix collaborated with five talented Filipino drag queens who showcased their skills by transforming into their favorite Netflix characters, head to toe. “Representation in the media is absolutely important for me …

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