Colorful with ribbons, balloons, decorative arches, dances, music and rainbow flags brightened Villar Foundation Complex as members of the LGBTIQ+ community, their families, and allies from the 20 barangays of Las Piñas City were gathered together on 4 July for the third Las Piñas Pride.

Organized by the Villar Foundation, the event was in celebration of LGBTIQ+ Pride Month in June and aimed to promote diversity and inclusivity.

Las Piñas Pride started with a parade at about three in the afternoon, leading to The Tent, where the beauty pageant Binibining Bahaghari was held. Outstanding LGBTIQ+ individuals from Las Piñas were also recognized at the Las Piñas Pride Awards for their contributions in various fields.

The event was graced by former Senator Cynthia Villar, who said that the event is more than a celebration of Pride but also a “celebration of people who have the courage to be true to themselves” and continue to contribute to their families, communities and nation.

In his welcome remarks, Senator Mark Villar recognized LGBTIQ+ contributions to society and promised to mount Las Piñas Pride every year and undertake measures to curb discrimination against the community.

The Las Piñas Pride Awards were bestowed to Abiden N. Tayanes in the field of education and the academe; Gene Francis C. Sayson in the field of fashion, culture and the arts; Marilou U. Gervacio in the field of community service and livelihood; Ana Alicia Katrina I. Castillo in the field of sports; Mark John R. Bañares in the field of youth leadership, who received Villar Foundation trophies and cash incentives of P20,000.

At the Binibining Bahaghari pageant, 20 contestants representing their barangays competed — Maxine Fernandez of Pamplona Dos, BJ Pangilinan of Talon Uno, Julz Borromeo Masuela of Talon Dos, Angel Evans of Talon Tres, Francine Erich Arcilla of Talon Kwatro, Sam Cabasag of Talon Singko, Klarisse Luna of Almanza Uno, Jerex Plaza Ong Parader of Almanza Dos, Lexi Padillo of Pilar, Andrea Virginia of Manuyo Uno, Jang Lupango of Manuyo Dos, Kiara Samantha San Miguel of Daniel Fajardo, Honey Manzano of Ilaya, Bren Dy of Elias Aldana, Alena Fuentebella of Pulang Lupa Uno, MJ Sapin Salada of Pulang Lupa Dos, Jziel Agustin of Zapote, Cion Cortez Cunanan of Pamplona Uno, John Ashley Palwa Torres of Pamplona Tres and Andrea Alonzo of BF International/CAA.

The contestants were trimmed down to the top seven and then to the top three. Honey Manzano of Ilaya was crowned Binibining Bahaghari 2026 at the end of the program with Francine Erich Arcilla of Talon Kwatro declared first runner-up and Jang Lupango of Manuyo Dos second runner-up.

The panel of judges was composed of fashion designer Christian Paculan; beauty queen Gerard Quiogue; Mister Gay World Philippines 2026 Drei Arias; and Wayne Renzo, national director and franchise owner of Mister Gay World Philippines.