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Pride has never been just a parade. It’s protest. It’s resistance. It’s community. But more than anything—it has always been a walk for love.  As we look back at our own history, the question of “when did it really begin?” becomes more complicated than we think. Was it 1994 which often credited as the first Pride March in the Philippines? Or was it 1996, when Pride as an organized, annual movement truly took root? Or should we be looking even further back to 1992 when the lesbian community courageously marched during a Women’s Day rally, demanding visibility and rights long before Pride was even called Pride? The debate isn’t just about dates. It’s about whose stories get remembered, whose struggles get centered, and how narratives are shaped. This confusion isn’t just historical—it’s a mirror to the gaps, the biases, and sometimes, the erasure that still exists within our own community. But maybe, the answer isn’t about who came first. Maybe it’s about recognizing that Pride, lik...

Our Filipina diva is back, and she's louder, prouder, and hotter than ever. Internationally acclaimed drag superstar and Metroscene cover girl Marina Summers has just released her latest single, ' WALANG KABA, ' a full-on rap anthem that cements her reign as a certified rapstress, made to strut through Pride marches and beyond. Read:   Marina Summers and the Heat Wave of Filipino Drag Excellence After teasing fans online, Marina finally dropped the track " I'M OVER THE MOON! My comeback single is here! " Marina wrote on Instagram. " Finally, after a year of musical hiatus, SHE'S BACK. Our new dance anthem is here! And true to her word, the song pulses with fearless energy, unapologetic sex appeal, and a lot of sass. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Marina Summers (@marinaxsummers) And what a comeback it is. " WALANG KABA " is the type of track that doesn't just demand your attention , it pulls y...

In a powerful show of love, rights, and recogni tion this Pride Month , San Juan City steps into history . With the recent approval of the Right to Care Card ordinance, queer couples in the city can now make vital medical decisions for their partners, officially and legally. It’s a simple piece of documentation, yes— but one that represents years of advocacy, struggle, and the ever-growing push for equality in the Philippines. Happy Pride Month! Thank you for caring. pic.twitter.com/H5lHh2vjgX — The Right to Care Card (@RightToCareCard) June 11, 2025 This move makes San Juan the second city in the country to institutionalize the Right to Care Card, following Quezon City’s landmark launch in 2023. Backed by a local ordinance, the card operates through a Special Power of Attorney (SPA), granting LGBTQIA+ couples the right to agree to, refuse, or withdraw medical consent on behalf of their partners under covering procedures, treatments, tests, and prescriptions. “In recognition of t...

QC is heating up—and we’re not just talking about the weather. Singer-songwriter Stef Aranas just turned the temperature all the way up with the drop of QC GURLZ REMIX , this time teaming up with Metroscene Mag cover star and LGBTQ+ icon Sassa Gurl for a version that’s louder, bolder, and hotter than ever. First released in 2023, QC Gurlz was Stef’s unapologetic ode to chosen family and the vibrant spirit of queer living in Quezon City. Now, in time for Pride Month 2025 , the remix version is bringing an entirely new flavor—with Sassa Gurl's signature sass, sex appeal, and lyrical genius . Sassa Gurl Brings the Heat Higher View this post on Instagram A post shared by Stef Aranas (@stefaranasph) “If QC Gurlz focused on chosen family, having Sassa Gurl on the remix added a layer of sexuality and sass that is very QC,” Stef shares in an exclusive interview with Metroscene Mag . Musically, the remix takes a bolder approach. Stef and her team reworked the bea...