WHITE PARTY MANILA: REIGNITE! Earns 1 Million for LOVE YOURSELF Inc.

Celebrating pride month has been something that the country has been doing BETTER every year. Years ago, there were White Party celebrations in the streets of Orosa and Nakpil in Manila. Back then, it was a congregation of different bars and to some degree, that place died down together with the LGTBQIA+ establishments that were there in Manila. This year, Mentorque Productions under Bryan Dy felt that it is time to throw one again, with the aim to help their co-presenter LOVEYOURSELF Foundation Inc. who has been steadily helping folks with HIV+ cases, testing and information. Together with allies, and the icons of LGBTQIA+ community, WHITE PARTY MANILA: REIGNITE was finally happening (after 12 long years) at the World Trade Center in Pasay City!

Everyone came to the venue wearing their best white outfits, ethereal looking garbs and carried their friends with them. I also saw cisgender folks, family members, their Mums and Dads who came to support them too. It was heartwarming, because the crowd was mixed, of young ones and not so young, seeing hope to have a new generation continue this celebration too.

Performers were led by the Unkabogable Vice Ganda, who not only appeared, but did the fashion show by BANG PINEDA that evening. The event was also hosted by KaladKaren, with John Sweet Lapus awarding some allies who have not only talked, but walked to support the LGBTQIA+ community. We also saw celebrity couple Ice Seguerra and Liza Diño, model Joey Mead-King car pro Angie King. Direk Andoy Ranay, Alex Diaz, Klea Pineda, Mimiyuuuh, Janella Salvador, Chie Filomeno, Kirk Bondad, Ron Angeles and Teejay Marquez were also at the runway, while RPDR runner up Marina Summers opened the show!

Acts from allies and community members like Ben&Ben, Maki, Gloc-9, Maxie Anderson and SexBomb Girls (who won Gay Icon of the Year Award) also happened. White Party Manila definitely set a new standard!

Outstanding Ally of the Year went to QC Mayor Joy Belmonte, Pasay Mayor Emi Calixto Rubiano, San Juan Mayor Francis Zamora and Manila Mayor Isko Moreno. John Lapus gave the award and discussed matters that they supported like the right to care card for couples, partners or relatives. This is going to be a yearly honor for 4 individuals, hetero cis, for their contribution to the LGBTQIA+ community.

Then in a touching moment, Vice Ganda handed a 1 Million Peso check (earned from WHITE PARTY MANILA) to their supported foundation LOVE YOURSELF Inc. so they can continue their support for the cause.

Here's a toast to the lovely people who made this all happen! Can't wait for next year's WHITE PARTY! 

TikTok Holds #ForYourPride Find Your Voice Event

At the fabulous Music Museum in Greenhills San Juan, TikTok just held their #ForYourPride Find Your Voice Event, where creators showcased their talent, music, self expression and how it is to be empowered. Performances by some of the PH's best TikTokers were done on stage, particularly the ones that are part of the LGBTQIA+ community since this is part of their pride month celebrations. 

They also did a pride month runway challenge hosted by drag performer Salmo Nella. Guests came in with their Pridechella inspired outfits and got called in front for games and surprises, it was a pretty fun event despite the horrible traffic caused by some cult in EDSA. The event is also presented by DERMO REPUBLIQ and the folks from TikTok LIVE!

Here are some scenes on video, we have this posted on our TikTok account!

@kumagcow Scenes from the TIKTOK #ForYourPride Event at the Music Museum #tiktoktainmentph #tiktokshowbizreporter #tiktoktainment @TikTok Philippines ♬ original sound - John Bueno

Bea Bautista the Communications Lead at TikTok emphasized that this also gives LGBTQIA+ creators the platform to showcase their talent from singing, dancing, performing and even drag. Aside from that, they also have other things in the pipeline like training teachers about the app and how they can use it for the greater good. To date, they have trained over 200 educators on using social media safely and responsibly, and plan to do more in the coming months. 

They are also working with the Department of Tourism soon with their Wanderlust initiative via a creator led series to showcase the beauty of the Philippines. They are doing this to support creators, their interests and advocacy. 

Thank you so much to the people from TikTok Live for letting us experience so much fun despite the strong rain. Thank you for giving the community a chance to do it in this grand stage, some of them were so good I'd mistake them for pro recording artists!

Check their tags #ForYourPride on TikTok if you want to see more of the event on the app!

Making Driving Dreams Come True, 0KP|äy Does Real Rewards

It certainly surprised me hearing how they've been able to turn a simple play into superbly real as 0KPläy does their "Play |t to Ride |t" campaign. They've managed to get over 30 folks to win their dream bikes, going beyond high energy entertainment that goes beyond plain screentime. It is fun, and all they have to do is join, and watch how it could change lives in an instant. This is being done every Friday on their official Facebook page (started this June 2025) where they enjoyed LIVE raffle promos where they could win 2 motorbikes every week. This also becomes the hottest hangouts where people enjoy their time wishing "Next one could be me!". Oh what a feeling! 

Winners came from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. They also had their success stories which they shared with the 0KPläy community. Later on, it drew crowds as they saw how fair it was, they also felt the community was behind them. 

When the holidays came, they even leveled up the ante by doing 0Krismasäyä by giving away a true blue BIG BIKE. They did it LIVE at the City of Dreäms Mänilä screens and yes, one person won a brand new spanking HONDA CBR500. The thing is, they are just getting started. They're planning something even bigger in the pipeline and hearing this, you're probably going to be part of it! Just wait!

SUNSHINE GARCIA and VG ALEX CASTRO Launch New Scents with BEAUTÉDERM

Smelling good and feeling good is something that Beautédetm is good at. From taking care of your skin, hygiene, they now have perfumes to make it complete. Initially they had those named after the founder Ms. Rhea Tan, her son and daughter (Rei, Audrey and Rein), and they got us to do a friendly talk to some of their OG endorsers Ms. Sunshine Garcia and VG Alex Castro. The two started in showbusiness as actors and pop dance group Sexbomb (icons!). Thing is, they started the business in very humble beginnings and even then, Ms. Rei sought help from friends during the first few years. Now that Beautéderm is now an empire, Ms. Rei didn't forget those who helped her. She also knows those who have loyalty and talked lengthy about why it matters and showed us why she chose husband and wife VG Alex and Sunshine to become the next perfume. As she says, it's not just business, but true care and friendship.

SUNSHINE is strong and exudes confidence. It makes you feel powerful despite its floral notes. ALEX on the other hand is way different, because it's sweet and grassy, much like a cup of matcha latte which it is patterned to. VG told us how he likes the scent and how well Beautéderm listens to them especially since this will be named after them, they felt really valued. 

They also thanked Ms. Rei Tan for giving them a full billboard at the North Luzon Expressway (which you'll see soon). But for now, you can now purchase these scents in Beautéderm stores nationwide! Online too!

Here's the small talk we had with Sunshine and VG Alex:

Something different about Beautéderm is that their endorsers treat each other like family. They also support each other just like what you've seen in the video. Ms. Rei Tan has always been so good to people, and that's something I also felt in the years I've been blessed to know her and their brand. They go beyond just business, they make it into friendships and relationships, something you won't see with others. Sanya Lopez, KitKat and Dental Diva Kakai also went up and attested to it. It makes the difference, and loyalty is part of that!

Go get these perfumes now on Beautéderm stores and online nationwide!