The Love Laban Pride Festival 2026 gathered over 300,000 attendees at the University of the Philippines Diliman last Saturday, June 27, making it one of the largest pride gatherings in Southeast Asia.
Organized by Pride PH, the largest network of pride organizers in the Philippines, the Love Laban pride festival decorated the campus from Sunken Garden to the Oblation with various rainbows. The campus was packed with people from all walks of life to celebrate in pride and partake in its festivities.
Among the attendees were various celebrities and internet personalities who celebrated alongside the LGBTQIA+ community as members or allies on stage, supporting the festival’s call for equality against discrimination.
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Open Endings stars Janella Salvador, Klea Pineda, and Jasmine Curtis-Smith, took to the Kalayaan stage for a short performance and to speak on sapphic representation in local cinema, as their film tells the story of four queer women and their relationships with each other. Open Endings was first released during Cinemalaya and is available to watch in cinemas throughout pride month. 
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Nic Chien also took to the stage as a performer. Nic has been open about his transition and identity, as he revealed he underwent top surgery in Singapore last September. He also recently came out as bisexual in an interview with Korina Sanchez. His mother, Lea Salonga, remains publicly vocal about supporting her son and being with him in every step of his journey.
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Sassa Gurl also hosted and performed alongside dance group NEXUS during the event, bringing her signature wit and humor to the festivities. After coming out as transgender in 2022, the influencer has remained outspoken and unafraid to champion equality and LGBTQIA+ rights using her platforms.
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Various Star Magic artists also took to the stage to perform during the Love Laban Pride Festival.
AJAA, Maki, BGYO, Baby Dolls, Viñas Deluxe, Inigo Pascual, John Saga, and Michelle Dee performed at the Kalayaan stage.
AZTER, WRIVE, Jace Roque, FANA, ENZO, Zio Aguirre, Carmelle, Mika Salamanca, and Angela Ken performed at the Kabataan, Kalusugan, at Kabaklaan (KKK) Stage
Yes My Love and 1621 performed at the Katipunan ng Kababaihan Stage, and DNA performed at the Karapatan Stage.
—By Norah Nocon, PUSH ABS-CBN Intern