THE WORK CONTINUES ๐ง๐ณ๏ธโ๐๐ณ๏ธโโง๏ธ
The story of queer liberation in the Philippines has always been a story of bayanihan.
From the lesbian and queer women activists who joined the International Womenโs Day mobilization in 1992 to the organizers, advocates, artists, and everyday community members who followed, every step forward has been made possible by people choosing to build together.
For #MetrosceneMagPride2026, we honor the groundbreaking community of lesbians, queer women, and trans men whose contributions have long sustained the movement, even when their stories were pushed to its margins.
34 years after, the work remains unfinishedโnot because the movement has failed, and not because nothing has changed, but because liberation was never meant to be a destination. It has always been a process: one that each generation inherits, reshapes, and carries forward.
The work continues. And in the spirit of bayanihan, we keep building. That responsibility belongs to all of us.
Read our June 2026 cover story: https://t.co/fTVpbCw3jG
METROSCENE MAG | JUNE 2026 COVER: GROUNDBREAKING
Producer, Creative Director, Art Director & Editor-in-Chief: @markelwyn
Cover Photography by @johnlimjml and @geniofrondoza
Co-Producer: @rockylegaspi_
Makeup by @mizraffy, @vinccitardes, @jiaachacruz, @murielvegaperez, and @carellgarcia_
Hair by @patty.cristobal, @ralph_emersonch, @workwithmhar, @bekvasquez, and Team Muriel Vega Perez
Fashion Direction & Styling by @cuyanamarianina, @iamnashaugust, and @miguelquilang_ assisted by @j4driel
Set Design by @rocketsets
Shot at @studioaxiomnl
Cinematographer & Editor: @g.f.sayson, assisted by @wonderruel
Video Stills: @cloydegodoy, assisted by @its_samzaraspe
BTS Video, Interview & Photography: @its.hansc and @natividadjuliaa
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Klarisse joins Esnyr, Shuvee, Will, and Mika for a heartwarming PDG reunion in Esnyrโs First Day High vlog, bringing back familiar friendships, fun memories, and the kind of chemistry that fans have missed.
Watch here: https://t.co/NDWaTlSzcG
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From the ๐ฆ๐ผ๐๐น ๐๐ถ๐๐ฎ, Klarisse De Guzman to ๐๐๐ถ๐ฎโ๐ ๐๐ถ๐บ๐ถ๐๐น๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ, Julie Anne San Jose โจ
Two powerhouse. One stage. One unforgettable night.
For the ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฆ๐ง ๐ง๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ฉ๐๐ฅ magsasama sila LIVE. Bringing vocals, power, and pure star presence like never before.
Catch them at ๐๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฎ ๐ฆ๐ฎ ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฎ this May 3 at MOA Arena!
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though โฑ25K was the goal for this, we were still able to reach โฑ21K, so we decided to unlock this trikla photo ๐ฅน
thank you so much team k!! sobrang laking bagay ng bawat ambag niyo for our drivers. open pa rin po ang donations if you still want to give.
also deeply grateful to ate trina for sharing this photo with us ๐ฅน๐