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Converge marks third year of participation — empowering communities, connecting people, and championing inclusive spaces. Leading Philippine broadband and technology provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. celebrated Pride Month with a series of meaningful activities across its offices, while joining thousands of advocates at the LoveLab4n Pride Festival 2026 in Quezon City. Organized by the Quezon City government and PridePH, the festival took place on June 27 at the University of the Philippines Diliman. For the third consecutive year, Converge joined the landmark event — one of the largest Pride gatherings in Southeast Asia. Team members marched the five‑kilometer campus route, proudly bearing the company banner as a clear sign of solidarity and support for the LGBTQIA+ community. The gathering drew an estimated 300,000 participants.  Beyond the parade, Converge powered the entire expo area with its high‑speed fiber internet and operated a vibrant Pride‑themed booth. Attendees rece...

Celebrate identity, self‑expression, and belonging with the LGBTQIA+ community and all allies.   This Pride Month, SM Supermalls turns into a vibrant stage where everyone is welcome to shine. Running until June 30, this special celebration brings together LGBTQIA+ members, allies, families, and friends for a meaningful showcase of diversity, creativity, and authenticity.  Through #RainbowPrideAtSM, SM continues to build safe, welcoming spaces where every person feels seen, valued, and honored. Enjoy colorful installations, lively performances, community activities, and one‑of‑a‑kind experiences designed to let you celebrate exactly who you are. Strike a Pose at Rainbow Pride Photo Spots    Visit eye‑catching displays at SM City Marilao, SM Center Pulilan, and SM City Baliwag. Made to honor individuality and freedom of expression, these bright and creative setups are perfect for photos, videos, and fun memories with loved ones. Every shot you take is a beautiful state...

From podcast conversations to the drag runway — building community through connection  On a vibrant evening in Poblacion, the spotlight shone not only on spectacular performances but also on the powerful stories behind them. This Pride Month, Converge turned the iconic Halyxon Club into a space for dialogue and empowerment through Pride Is in Your Fiber — a live recording of The XLounge Podcast featuring RuPaul’s Drag Race Philippines queens Arizona Brandy, Myx Chanel, and Hana Beshie. Hosted by Aiyana Perlas, the episode explored the queens’ personal journeys, their challenges and victories, and the communities that helped shape who they are. They shared how digital platforms have long served as vital spaces for LGBTQIA+ individuals across the Philippines — places to explore, express themselves, and build supportive networks, even before drag entered the mainstream. After the recording, guests enjoyed the full Drag Xperience, featuring electrifying performances from the three head...

The country’s leading consumer finance company makes Pride Month Makulay at Home through meaningful events and initiatives, creating a space where everyone feels welcome Home Credit Philippines (HCPH), the country’s leading consumer finance company, continues to champion a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual is valued and empowered, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression. In line with this commitment, HCPH celebrated Pride Month 2025 with vibrant and meaningful activities that fostered genuine empowerment and visibility for every shade of pride. The celebration centered on the theme Makulay ang PRIDE at HOME #AtHomeKaDito and was led by the Pride Club, HCPH’s employee resource group for LGBTQIA+ employees and allies. Launched in 2022, the Pride Club serves as the official representative body dedicated to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) within the company. Celebrating every color of Pride at Home HCPH’s Pride Month festi...

Converge employees as they took part in Pride Fest activities, in support of the LGBTQIA+ community. For the fourth consecutive year, leading fiber broadband and technology provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. proudly participated in Pride Month celebrations, standing shoulder to shoulder with the LGBTQIA+ community in the recent Love Laban sa Diliman Pride PH Festival 2025. Taking place at the University of the Philippines - Diliman on June 28, the festival drew around 250,000 attendees from diverse backgrounds, including students, youth groups, government representatives, health advocates, businesses, and religious organizations, all united in support of equality and inclusion. As the event's official connectivity partner again this year, Converge provided the event’s internet requirements, connecting the Pride Expo to the wider LGBTQIA+ community online, and enhancing online engagement.  “Supporting events like the Pride fest is part of our commitment to building a more inclusiv...

Home Credit Philippines (HCPH), renowned for its commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, celebrated Pride Month 2024 with a vibrant array of activities under the theme #AtHomeKaDito ("You Belong Here").  This celebration highlighted the company's dedication to creating a welcoming and supportive environment where all employees feel valued and respected, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. The festivities kicked off with a general assembly for the HCPH Pride Club, the company's LGBTQIA+ employee resource group launched in 2023.  This event brought together over 400 members from across the Philippines to introduce new officers, showcase the club's achievements, and outline plans for the year.  A powerful SOGIE Talk by renowned queer artist and advocate Floyd Scott Tiogangco concluded the assembly. The Pride Club further energized the month with its first-ever Pride Ambassador Search, encouraging employees to showcase their l...

Foundever™, a prominent player in the customer experience (CX) industry globally, is not only marking Pride Month with enthusiasm due to its vibrant LGBTQIA+ community but also for its recent accolade at the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards. The company proudly took home the 2024 Silver Stevie for Innovative Achievement in Diversity & Inclusion. The award recognizes Foundever™ for establishing a pioneering and impactful model workplace for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. In a country where inclusive policies are still a rarity, Foundever™ stands out as a beacon of progress in the Philippines. A 2018 study by the Philippine LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce revealed that only 17% of employers in the country have structures in place to protect LGBTQIA+ individuals from discrimination. Pat Haluag, the VP for Global Operations and Chairman of Pride at Foundever™, emphasizes that creating a safe environment for employees transcends physical spaces. At Foundever™, the focus is on fostering a culture...

Converge employees who are members of the LGTBQIA+ community pose in front of the Pride Wall installed in the company headquarters in Pasig.  Leading fiber broadband and technology provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc., in partnership with Pride PH, is fiber powering Pride Festival 2024, the biggest gathering of the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies, on June 22 at the Quezon City Memorial Circle.  Converge, as the official live streaming partner of Pride Festival 2024, will connect the exciting on-ground events to the much wider online community members, supporters, and allies via various social media platforms. “Converge’s vision is all about empowering people – our customers, our employees, and our business partners. As an organization that constantly strives for greater equity, inclusion and acceptance, we are delighted to celebrate Pride with the LGBTQIA+ community,” said Chief Sustainability Officer  Benjamin Azada.  “The corporate practices and culture that we h...

How Canva Philippines champions diversity and inclusion in the workplace Express yourself with Canva’s new collection of playful, illustrative Pride templates. Creating an inclusive work environment is more than just lip service. It requires listening, understanding, and constantly evolving a company’s processes to ensure that every employee feels included and understood. Canva Philippines, with its over 700-strong workforce, celebrates diversity beyond the much-celebrated Pride Month of June. Every day, Canvanauts are encouraged to celebrate and embrace their identity at work and beyond.  Advocating for equal rights through education Yuni Lao, a senior brand designer at Canva Philippines, marries her passion for creativity, education, and equality through the different hats she wears. Aside from her work at Canva where she helps conceptualize and bring ideas to life through various design applications, Yuni also advocates for human rights and equality for different gender ...