Association of LGBTQ Segundo Distrito

17/04/2026

We stand in solidarity in advancing programs that prioritize mental health, acceptance, and empowerment. ✊🌈

We extend our appreciation to Congresswoman Doc Kathy Gorriceta for her continued support and initiatives focused on the mental health of our youth and LGBTQIA+ community in the Second District. This session highlighted updates from different towns following the Safeminds Mental Health Awareness Training—an important step toward a more responsive, inclusive, and mentally healthy community.

Together, let’s keep creating spaces where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered. 💙🌈

13/04/2026

🌈✨ 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦! ✨🌈

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗚𝗕𝗧𝗤𝗜𝗔+ 𝗦𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗼 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗼 proudly celebrates the remarkable achievement of 𝗠𝘅. 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘇 𝗝𝗮𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗼 of 𝗕𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗟𝗚𝗕𝗧𝗤𝗜𝗔+ 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 for being recognized as one of the awardees in the 𝗝𝗖𝗜 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗮 – 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗿𝘆: 𝗧𝗲𝗻 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗹𝗼𝗶𝗹𝗼 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲!🏆

Your dedication, leadership, and commitment to excellence truly embody the strength, brilliance, and resilience of the LGBTQIA+ community. You have not only brought pride to your chapter, but also inspired countless young individuals across the Segundo Distrito and beyond.

May your achievement continue to open doors, break barriers, and empower others to rise with courage and authenticity. 🌟

Once again, congratulations, Mx. Fritz Jaime Sumbo! Your community stands with you in pride and admiration. 💖

16/03/2026

The Association of LGBTQIA+ Segundo Distrito proudly congratulates the 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝗹𝘆 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 who will lead and represent their respective LGBTQIA+ communities with pride and dedication. 🏳️‍🌈✨

Congratulations to:

📍 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗟𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗮 – 𝗛𝗼𝗻. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰 𝗕𝗿𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝗚. 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗜
📍 𝗭𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗮 – 𝗠𝗿. 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝘆𝘀𝗮 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗼

Your leadership reflects the continued empowerment of the LGBTQIA+ community in the Second District. May your term be guided by service, unity, and a strong commitment to uplifting and strengthening our community.

We look forward to working together in promoting equality, inclusion, and meaningful programs for the LGBTQIA+ sector across the district.

16/03/2026

The Association of LGBTQIA+ Segundo Distrito proudly congratulates LGBTQIA+ BUGAL Santa Barbara for the successful conduct of the ✨General Assembly Meeting 2026 this March 8, 2026✨.

Your gathering reflects the strength, unity, and collective commitment of the LGBTQIA+ community in advancing inclusion, empowerment, and solidarity within the district. Activities like this continue to inspire collaboration and strengthen the voice of our community. 🏳️‍🌈

We also commend all the dedicated BUGAL members whose participation, support, and cooperation made the assembly meaningful and memorable. Your continued efforts in organizing and engaging your members truly demonstrate leadership and community spirit.

15/03/2026

The Association of LGBTQIA+ Segundo Distrito extends its heartfelt gratitude to Congresswoman Doc Kathy Gorriceta and Former Congressman Michael "Mike" B. Gorriceta for their unwavering support and commitment to empowering our LGBTQIA+ leaders from the eight towns of the 2nd District.

Through the SAFE MINDS: Youth and LGBTQIA+ Mental Health Empowerment Training held on March 14, 2026 at Diversion 21 Hotel, Iloilo, our LGBTQIA+ Presidents were equipped with valuable knowledge and skills on the Wheel of Well-Being, self-awareness, psychosocial processing, psychological first aid, grounding techniques, and essential helping skills to better support friends and community members experiencing distress.

This initiative is a powerful step toward building safer, stronger, and more compassionate communities, where mental health awareness and support are accessible to everyone.

Together, we continue to uplift one another and champion the well-being of the LGBTQIA+ community across the Second District of Iloilo. 🌈💜

15/03/2026

🎉🌈 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝘅. 𝗞𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼 🌈🎉

Today, the 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗚𝗕𝗧𝗤𝗜𝗔+ 𝗦𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗼 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗼 proudly celebrates the birthday of 𝐌𝐱. 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐚 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐨, Municipal President of the 𝗔𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿.

Your leadership, courage, and unwavering commitment to empowering the LGBTQIA+ community continue to inspire many across our district. Through your dedication and advocacy, you have helped strengthen our collective voice and uplift our community with pride and purpose.

May this special day bring you happiness, love, and renewed strength as you continue to lead and serve. May the year ahead be filled with more successes, meaningful initiatives, and blessings in both your personal life and your advocacy.

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝘅. 𝗞𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮! 🥳🎂
𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑺𝒆𝒈𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒐 𝑫𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒐 𝑳𝑮𝑩𝑻𝑸𝑰𝑨+ 𝒇𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒚 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒔 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒊𝒏 𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒅𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒚. 🏳️‍🌈✨

28/02/2026

The 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗚𝗕𝗧𝗤𝗜𝗔+ 𝗦𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗼 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗼 proudly expresses our sincere appreciation to the 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗴𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗮𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘄𝗶𝘀, 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗟𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗮, 𝗜𝗹𝗼𝗶𝗹𝗼 for the opportunity to become one of the partners in the successful conduct of 𝗦𝗞𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗮 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲: 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 held last 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗮𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘄𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹

Through this collaborative effort,𝟭𝟲𝟱 𝗽𝘂𝗽𝗶𝗹𝘀 received school supplies that will help them continue their academic journey with confidence and inspiration. This initiative embodies what true community partnership looks like — united beyond sectors, working together for the welfare of the youth.

We are honored that the Association was represented during the event by 𝗛𝗢𝗡. 𝗟𝗘𝗢𝗡𝗜𝗟 𝗥. 𝗟𝗜𝗕𝗢-𝗢𝗡 together with𝗠𝗥. 𝗙𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗦 𝗟𝗢𝗨𝗜𝗘 𝗥. 𝗕𝗥𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗦, Executive Secretary, who jointly stood on behalf of the Federation in showing our full support for this meaningful outreach.

We also extend our heartfelt appreciation to our fellow partners who helped make this initiative possible:

• 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗼𝗰 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗚𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘁𝗮
• 𝗟𝗨𝗣𝗔𝗗 𝗟𝗚𝗕𝗧𝗤𝗜𝗔+ 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗟𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗮 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿
• 𝗘𝗢𝗡 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀
• 𝗔𝗹𝗽𝗵𝗮 𝗞𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗮 𝗥𝗵𝗼 – 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗟𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗮
• 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗮𝘄𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹

Our participation reflects our continuing commitment to inclusive service, youth empowerment, and strengthening solidarity across the Second District.

To all partner organizations, volunteers, and supporters who made this initiative possible — thank you for proving that when we stand together, we create impact that truly matters.

𝑻𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓, 𝒘𝒆 𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒆. 𝑻𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓, 𝒘𝒆 𝒖𝒑𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒕. 𝑻𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓, 𝒘𝒆 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒆. 🌈💖📚

07/02/2026

We warmly congratulate the LUPAD LGBTQ New Lucena Chapter for the successful conduct of your General Assembly and Members Registration! 🎉

Your initiative in strengthening local organization, electing new leaders, and appointing barangay point persons reflects true commitment to unity, inclusivity, and community empowerment.

We also commend your officers and members for their dedication to building a stronger and more connected LGBTQIA+ community in New Lucena.

Padayun sa pag LUPAD LGBTQIA+ New Lucena!

06/02/2026

Congratulations to our San Miguel Chapter for a successful Members Registration this February 6, 2026! 🌈

Your dedication to building a stronger and more inclusive community inspires us all. Welcome to our new members—together, we continue to stand proud and united!

31/01/2026

The Association of LGBTQIA+ Segundo Distrito proudly congratulates Jansen Leysa Lisao of the LGBTQIA+ LARGA Zarraga Chapter for garnering the Best Costume Designer Award in the recently concluded Dinagyang Ilomination Competition.

Your exceptional artistry and dedication in creating the stunning costumes for Tribu Banaag of the Municipality of Anilao beautifully showcased creativity, culture, and pride on the festival stage.

Your achievement is an inspiration to our LGBTQIA+ community, proving that talent, passion, and perseverance shine beyond boundaries. We celebrate your success and look forward to seeing more of your creative brilliance in future cultural events.

✨ Congratulations, and we are proud of you! ✨

SANG UNA DANCER, SUBONG, AWARD-WINNING COSTUME DESIGNER

Hibalua ang istorya sang award-winning costume designer nga si Jansen Leysa Lisao sang Zarraga, Iloilo.

Ang 26 anyos nga sadto dancer, nagbaton sang madamo na nga mga pagkilala, kalakip na sa national stage bangud sang iya gindensinyo nga mga festival costumes.

Pinakaulihi siya nga nagkuha sang ‘Best Costume Designer” award sa Dinagyang Ilomination 2026 bangud sang mga obra niya sa “Champion” nga Tribu Banaag sang Anilao, Iloilo.

Ang iya istorya sa —buwas, Feb. 1, 2026, 8AM to 10AM.

22/01/2026

🌈𝑨𝒓𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒆 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒂 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒅𝒐𝒆𝒔𝒏'𝒕 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒄𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒂𝒓𝒆, 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒂𝒍𝒔𝒐 𝒆𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒃𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒇? 🏳️‍🌈

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗚𝗕𝗧𝗤𝗜𝗔+ 𝗦𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗼 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗯𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆!

From the grassroots to the center stage, we are building a district where everyone has a place to shine.

✨ 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐞 𝐃𝐨 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫
Our association is built on five core pillars designed to uplift every member:

📚 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: Sharpening our skills and expanding our horizons.

🏆 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐨-𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 & 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬: Celebrating our talents, our pride, and our competitive spirit.

💼 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬: Building livelihoods and fostering financial independence.

🏥 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 & 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: Caring for our well-being and giving back to the community.

🌱 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘀: Taking a stand for a greener and more sustainable future.

This association was founded by our very own Congresswoman Doc Kathy Gorriceta. Her vision of an inclusive and progressive Second District continues to thrive as she remains a steadfast champion of our advocacies and programs. With her continued support, we are stronger than ever!

𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙫𝙤𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙨 𝙪𝙨 𝙬𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙚. 𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣 𝙪𝙥?

𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗮𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗠𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆.

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𝑳𝒆𝒕’𝒔 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒖𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒘𝒆𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒂 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒓𝒇𝒖𝒍, 𝒆𝒒𝒖𝒂𝒍, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒆𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝑺𝒆𝒈𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒐 𝑫𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒐. 𝑱𝒐𝒊𝒏 𝒖𝒔 𝒕𝒐𝒅𝒂𝒚!