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| Officials of Philippine Financial Inter-Industry Pride (FPIP) at Pride Summit 2024. In photo (L-R): Treasurer Michael Santos, Trustee Ian Fegalan, Corporate Secretary Ronil Villacorta, Trustee Cristine Breva, Advisory Board Member Christopher Eugenio, Chairperson Weena Ekid (Image Source: Orange Magazine TV/Philippine Financial Inter-Industry Pride) |
A vibrant mix of industry leaders, LGBTQIA+ community members, advocates, and allies came together to celebrate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) at the 2024 PFIP (Philippine Financial Inter-Industry Pride) Pride Summit — “Limitless: Inclusion Beyond Horizons", held last July 30-31, 2024 at Shangri-La at The Fort in Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Taguig City. The two-day event organized by PFIP — a unique platform for business leaders and innovators who are also workplace inclusion champions and advocates — generated valuable insights and key learnings on fostering safe and productive workplaces for LGBTQIA+ employees. The 2024 PFIP Pride Summit also served as a celebration of queer creativity and excellence across many industries – from corporate to the creative field.
The 2024 PFIP Pride Summit hosted inspiring keynotes, informative presentations and dynamic breakout sessions featuring game-changers, thought leaders and leading advocates. In her keynote speech entitled “The Limitless LGBTQ+ Filipino", summit headliner Eva Le Queen, star of RuPaul's Drag Race Philippines Season 1 and RuPaul's Drag Race Global All Stars, shared inspiring stories of resilience and success. The PFIP Film Festival, on the other hand, showcased short films highlighting the lived experiences of LGBTQIA+ individuals across Asia. Meanwhile, attendees also got to hear empowering and inspiring personal journeys. In “Raising Unicorns: A Guide for Parents and Guardians of Queer Children", experts talked about navigating children’s queer identities and why acceptance must start from home while “What Makes a Woman? Focus on Intersectional Feminism" centered on the intersection between women empowerment and trans inclusion with IBM Learning Consultant Anne Lainez, Lily of the Valley Founder Camille Escudero, Society of Trans Women of the Philippines (STRAP) Secretary General Amber Quiban and Philippine Business Coalition for Women Empowerment Program Manager RJ Barrete.
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| Eva Le Queen, star of RuPaul’s Drag Race Philippines Season 1 and RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars, delivered a powerful keynote on “The Limitless LGBTQ+ Filipino", inspiring attendees with her journey and advocacy. (Image Source: Orange Magazine TV/Philippine Financial Inter-Industry Pride) |
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| (L-R) IBM Learning Consultant Anne Lainez, Lily of the Valley Founder Camille Escudero, Society of Trans Women of the Philippines (STRAP) Secretary General Amber Quiban and Philippine Business Coalition for Women Empowerment Program Manager RJ Barrete delve into the multifaceted nature of womanhood in “What Makes a Woman? Focus on Intersectional Feminism". (Image Source: Orange Magazine TV/Philippine Financial Inter-Industry Pride) |
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| Rodina Singh, TV and Film Director and Pride PH National Convenor, takes the stage during the plenary session “Reclaiming LGBTQ+ Narratives: From Kanal to the Main Stage", discussing the importance of authentic representation in media. (Image Source: Orange Magazine TV/Philippine Financial Inter-Industry Pride) |
The summit also highlighted discussions on innovating for inclusivity in the workplace, community building, and industry representation. Young queer professionals excelling in their careers enjoyed the spotlight at “Defining LGBTQ+ Excellence: Out Loud and Up The Corporate Ladder". Sessions like “Becoming #Limitless: Be Real and Be Regal” by Regal Oliva and “Going Above and Beyond (Horizons): Spotlight on Iloilo City” by Gab Umabhay highlighted community-driven initiatives, especially those outside Metro Manila. Meanwhile, “Reaching for the Sky: Advocating for Trans Equality” by Sky Teotico and “Reclaiming LGBTQ+ Narratives: From Kanal to the Main Stage” by Pride PH National Convenor and TV and film director Rodina Singh emphasized the power of LGBTQIA+ visibility and representation across all spaces and platforms. The summit concluded with the second season of the vibrant and entertaining Lip-Sync Lalaparuzza, reinforcing the message of inclusivity and acceptance.
The 2024 PFIP Pride Summit not only celebrated Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion — it also showcased innovative ways to create next-level approaches to DE&I programming. The event’s success goes beyond inspiring attendees to advocate for DE&I in all areas of life; it also underscores the importance of championing diversity and inclusion in society. To continue supporting and amplifying efforts toward creating more inclusive policies and programs to support Filipino LGBTQ+ professionals, become a member of the PFIP today and join a dynamic community dedicated to championing diversity and inclusion. For more information, visit PFIP's official website at www.pfip.com.ph and Facebook page at www.facebook.com/PFIPPride.
