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27/06/2025

27/06/2025

🌈 𝗖𝗬𝗔 𝗚𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶, 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘂𝗲! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

As part of our continuing 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗘 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 campaign, Cebuano Youth Ambassadors once again brings our advocacy “Beyond the Rainbow: Powering Up Our Progress” to life through direct action in communities.

In partnership with the Sangguniang Kabataan of Barangay Casili and the Mandaue City Health Office, CYA conducted a dynamic learning session on SOGIESC awareness, HIV education, and adolescent health, followed by free and voluntary HIV screening for youth participants.

This effort not only empowered young people with inclusive knowledge and life-saving information but also cultivated a brave space for open dialogue, solidarity, and informed decision-making.

Through grassroots outreach, we affirm our commitment to inclusive health, human rights, and youth empowerment—one barangay at a time. 💬💉🌍

💛 Daghang salamat, Barangay Casili, for welcoming this movement with open hearts and minds.

22/06/2025

🌟 OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT 🌟

We are proud to introduce the 14 official candidates of Mr. Gay Sugbo 2025 — chosen for their charisma, confidence, and unwavering commitment to positive change.

More than just a competition, Mr. Gay Sugbo is a movement — one that champions equality, visibility, love, acceptance, and HIV awareness.

These exceptional individuals stand as voices of advocacy and hope, ready to use their platform to inspire, empower, and spark transformation in our community.


&HIVAwareness

&Wellbeing

20/06/2025

🏳️‍🌈𝗦𝗢𝗚𝗜𝗘𝗦𝗖 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗮𝘄🏳️‍🌈

Atty. Lorenil Archival is a multidimensional legal professional and advocate—a licensed attorney, notary public, Director of IBP Cebu City Chapter, and Contract Management Specialist at Accenture, who also serves on the leadership team at the University of Cebu. With a strong grounding in corporate and education sectors, Atty. Archival brings an inspiring combination of legal insight, policy navigation, and organizational acumen to their work supporting SOGIESC rights.

Topic: SOGIESC Rights in Action: From Local Ordinances to National Law
They’ll guide you through how inclusive protections begin with city and municipal ordinances—and how these efforts lay the foundation for broader national advocacy, including progress toward national anti-discrimination legislation. Atty. Archival offers both technical clarity and tangible examples of how local policies translate into meaningful, rights-based frameworks.

🚀 Be part of the conversation at the DEI Summit 2025—learn how legal and policy tools can drive inclusion in workplaces, schools, government, and communities.

20/06/2025

🏳️‍🌈𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲: 𝗧𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗣𝗥🏳️‍🌈
Meet the YES Man of Cebu and our very own Cebu PRIDE Movement co-founder, Matt Basabe — a seasoned storyteller and movement builder whose work in marketing and public relations has helped shape campaigns that resonate, empower, and create impact. With years of experience in both corporate and non-profit communications, Basabe has led some of the country’s most impactful youth and grassroots campaigns — helping organizations, causes, and communities tell their stories in ways that move people and drive change.

🧠 Topic: Voice of the Cause: Telling Your Story Right using Marketing & PR
In this session, discover how narratives can build movements. Learn how inclusive marketing and authentic storytelling can amplify causes, shift culture, and create lasting connections with communities. It's not just what you say — it’s how, why, and for whom you say it.

🎯 Join us at the DEI Summit 2025 and elevate the way you tell your story.

18/06/2025

🏳️‍🌈𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆 & 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗜𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 & 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀🏳️‍🌈
Get ready to learn from Niel Steve Kintanar — a passionate advocate for inclusive governance, organizational development, and values-driven leadership. With years of experience in capacity building, policy work, and community empowerment, this speaker has helped shape safer, more inclusive spaces for both public and private sectors.

🔍 Topic: Embracing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Why It Transforms Communities & Organizations
In this talk, you'll explore how embedding DEI practices can strengthen teams, uplift communities, and foster innovation. Expect real-world examples, people-first insights, and a compelling case on why inclusive culture is key to sustainable impact.

🗓 Don’t miss the chance to learn, unlearn, and transform at DEI Summit 2025.

18/06/2025

🌈 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗘𝗜 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗢𝘂𝘁!🌈
We're proud to announce the final list of organizations, institutions, and community groups who have successfully passed the screening process for the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Summit 2025 happening this June 22 at Lyf Cebu.

These selected groups represent the voices and visions of changemakers from the community, academe, private sector, and government; all coming together to champion a more inclusive and equitable future.

Let’s gear up for a powerful day of learning, unlearning, and meaningful conversations that spark action! See you on Sunday, Beshies! 💼💬💡

Check out the full list below and stay tuned for more updates.

17/06/2025

🏳️‍🌈𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗢𝗚𝗜𝗘𝗦𝗖: 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝘅𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆🏳️‍🌈
Get ready to learn from Dr. Christian Emmanuel Enriquez. A respected academic, licensed nurse, and longtime advocate for gender and health equity. With a strong background in community health and youth leadership, this speaker brings years of experience in pushing forward inclusive practices across sectors.

🔍 Topic: Understanding SOGIESC: Foundations of Gender and S*xual Diversity
Through this session, you'll gain a deeper understanding of S*xual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression, and S*x Characteristics (SOGIESC) — essential in shaping inclusive policies, communities, and workspaces. Expect foundational knowledge, real-life perspectives, and practical insight to support your own DEI journey.

Follow Dr. Enriquez' Leadership Sessions, Speaking Engagements and other Activities via

🗓 Don’t miss the chance to learn, unlearn, and transform at DEI Summit 2025.

17/06/2025

Celebrating lyf with PRIDE! 🏳️‍🌈

Join us as we stand as proud allies of the LGBTQ+ community at the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Summit 2025.
❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜
Together, we uplift voices, embrace diversity, and champion love in all its forms. 🌈✨

13/06/2025

🌈 𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗮𝘄, 𝗔𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗼𝗴 𝗔𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗮! 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗻𝗮 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗘 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱? ✊🏻🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

We’re officially calling all youth advocates, SOGIE champions, and community builders to join our growing movement:
𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗯𝗼𝘄: 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝗽 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀! 💥🌈

Whether you're a solo advocate or repping a passionate organization, this is your chance to be part of Cebu’s united call for SOGIE awareness, HIV & AIDS education, and adolescent health development!

💡 Be ready to:
✅ Attend our HIV 101 & SOGIE Sensitivity Talks
✅ Join the 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗯𝗼𝘄 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝟰 🌈
✅ Participate in future mobilizations, campaigns & safe space initiatives
✅ Amplify youth-led pubmats and advocacy materials

✨ 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗶𝗻? ✨

👤 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀:
🔗https://forms.gle/6WqqeMSAXgSZeomk6

🏢 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀:
🔗 https://forms.gle/zJMHnZdcx9bN33Fn9
Let’s make sure our voices echo beyond the rainbow—through action, awareness, and pride. 💪🌈

10/06/2025

𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗡𝗢𝗪!

📎 https://bit.ly/Sign-for-UCO-PH

This is a petition to retain the UNAIDS Country Office (UCO) in the Philippines. The planned downsizing to a one-staff office comes at a time when the country is facing the fastest-growing HIV epidemic in the Asia-Pacific.

We need UNAIDS' continued technical support and engagement now more than ever.

Please help spread the word and share within your networks.

Thank you!