Tarlac lights up with rainbows, joins LGBTQ+ community in celebrating Pride Month
TARLAC, Philippines — For the first time in history, the Tarlac Provincial Capitol building was bathed in rainbow colors in celebration of Pride Month.
The rainbow lighting activity in the Capitol is the first of a series of events that the provincial government has planned throughout the month of June, an initiative made under the leadership of Governor Susan Yap, who together with the people of Tarlac affirmed their support for the LGBTQIA+ community.
Additionally, the province also mounted the Tarlac Pride Fair 2022 last June 17 to 19 at the Central Mercato. The Pride Month headliner featured various food offerings and delicacies from Tarlaqueño-owned businesses, an LGBTQIA+ Community Talk and an awards event for the “Best Costume/Outfit” among the community.
The fair also hosted musical performances, face-painting activities, photo booths and drinks for eventgoers to enjoy—all for free.
As a leader known for her pro-people stance, the progressive governor shared, “My vision for Tarlac has always been to keep the province a place where everybody and anybody can flourish and thrive in their own person, given equal opportunity to be what they wish to be, without judgment.”
In her years of public service, Governor Yap has tirelessly championed for Tarlac to be a safe and welcoming space for people of all genders, colors, backgrounds and beliefs.
Governor Susan Yap added that the Provincial Government of Tarlac has always pushed for efforts to foster an open and discrimination-free community. She firmly believes that Tarlac continues to thrive on the creativity, resourcefulness, and resilience that stems from the diversity of the community.
“We wish to welcome everyone to be with us this Pride Month as we join hands as one province not just in celebration of our LGBTQIA+ community but in our diversity and our positivity,” Yap ended .
