05/06/2026
This month, the KKDAT IIโCurrimao Chapter proudly joins in celebrating and supporting our rainbow community. Pride Month is a time to recognize the courage, strength, and stories of our LGBTQIA+ brothers, sisters, and friends. It is a reminder that every person deserves love, respect, acceptance, and equal opportunities in life. No matter who you are, whom you love, or how you express yourself, you matter and your presence makes a difference in our community.
We also stand with those who are still discovering who they are and those who may still be in the closet. There is no deadline for understanding yourself and no pressure to tell your story before you are ready. Everyone has their own journey and their own time. Take the time you need, grow at your own pace, and always remember that your feelings and experiences are valid. You do not have to rush, and you do not have to face your journey alone.
As we celebrate Pride Month, let us continue to build a community where everyone feels safe, valued, and accepted. Let us choose kindness over judgment, understanding over discrimination, and respect over hate. As the song goes, "Di ka sayang, di kailangang manghinayang. Di ka sayang, di kailangang patunayan. Sarili ay mahalaga kahit pa anong tingin nila." To everyone who may still be finding their place in the world, always remember this simple message: Tanggap kita. Tanggap ka namin. Mahalagang bahagi ka ng ating komunidad. Happy Pride Month! ๐๐ณ๏ธโ๐โค๏ธโจ