Message of VP Sara Duterte On Pride Month

Assalamu Alaykum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh!

Madayaw ug maayong adlaw kaninyong tanan.

Magandang araw sa inyong lahat.

Every day, countless LGBT Filipinos bring not only their exceptional talent and expertise, but a transformative courage that strengthens our families, enriches our communities, and elevates our government institutions.

This courage—to live truthfully despite obstacles—ripples beyond individual lives. It challenges our entire society to embrace honesty, authenticity, and inclusion in all that we do.

I acknowledge with deep respect the burdens many of you carry: the sting of workplace discrimination, the barriers to equitable healthcare, and the silent battles with mental health that often come from persistent marginalization.

Pride reminds us that our shared humanity has the power to heal these wounds. It stands as living proof that our diversity is not a weakness to overcome, but a wellspring of resilience and creativity. The liberty to be oneself fully is a truth that the next generation of Filipinos will inherit and strengthen.

To all Filipinos: our democratic principles demand that we protect our most vulnerable. When we safeguard LGBT rights, we reinforce the foundations upon which all our freedoms rest.

Let us build together a Philippines where diversity is recognized not as incidental, but essential to our national character. Where human dignity needs no justification. Where the courage to face adversity is honored as the highest expression of Filipino resilience.

Maligayang Pride Month sa inyong lahat.

Ang lahat ng ginagawa natin ay para sa Diyos, sa Bayan, at sa bawat Pamilyang Pilipino.

Shukran.