jakegalvezThe 7,107 islands of the Pearl of the Orient Seas boast of cultures, language, sounds, and sights that are as lively as its people
Commune is a gem of a café in this lively part of Makati – tucked in the middle of Rockwell and the vicinity of Ayala Avenue. The café, which champions Philippine coffee, is famous for its three-dimensional lattes and its pair of resident cats. However, it also flies the rainbow flag – a message that in this space, where everyone and everything is welcome. It’s also a venue for talks and other events (such as improv shows). Sometimes, these concern the LGBTQ+ community, so it’s particularly busy and buzzing during Pride Month.
- +6322756324
36 Polaris corner Durban Streets, Poblacion, Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines
- https://www.commune.ph/
LoveYourself, as an advocacy group, is known for its HIV screening and care services, as well as education and prevention programs, but its centers are not only part of the battle against the epidemic, but the stigma, too. More than being healthcare facilities, its community centers want to do away with the intimidating atmosphere associated with clinics of its sort. In addition to HIV screening, LoveYourself – through its Lily and Victoria centers – has been providing services for transgender people. This includes hormone replacement therapy and counseling.
- +63 915 172 3707
715-A Shaw Blvd, Mandaluyong, 1552 Metro Manila, Philippines
Becky Nights is an interactive onlibe show for the beckies and beckies at heart. It a weekly online show that talks about LGBTQIA+ issues and their advocacies.
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A little farther from the usual haunts of trendy Poblacion and a little near Rockwell, Pineapple Lab is a creative hub dedicated to artists and makers of all pronouns and colors of the spectrum. In June 2019, for instance, Pineapple Lab hosted The Lil Gay Shop, “retail experience that highlights the sparkly spectrum of magical makers within the LGBTQIA+ community.”
- +6328345763
6053 R. Palma Street, Poblacion, Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines
- https://pineapplelab.ph/
Expect bopping pop anthems, drag queens, and go-go boys at the upscale Nectar in snazzy Bonifacio Global City. Nectar, branded as a luxury nightlife destination to cater to the LGBTQ+ crowd, hosts the likes of the weekly Poison Wednesday, and its very own drag competition, Drag Cartel. The atmosphere turns even more electric than usual when it occasionally hosts queens from the hit reality TV show, RuPaul’s Drag Race.
- +63 917 542 8831
The Fort Strip, 5th Avenue Corner 26th Street, Taguig, 1634 Metro Manila, Philippines
A beautiful space to showcase any talent! My favorite hub for Drag Queens impersonating their favorite local and international artists! Catch live performances from our local drag superstars, informative talkshows and so much more!
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O Bar’s reincarnation in Ortigas Center (from its original Malate spot) retains a lot of the energy that made it one of Manila’s essential gay clubs. The cavernous venue features a wider dance floor and a grand stage where some of Manila’s finest drag queens stage elaborate numbers. Some of the drag queens that has graced its stage include Drag Race alums Jiggly Caliente and Manila Luzon.
- +63 915 794 9976
South Dr, Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines
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