LGBTQIA+ – HiLites ASHS

Home Is Where the Pride Is

By Reign Querido

This is where you belong,” they said. Most might pinpoint where exactly ‘this’ is, but only one remains the most truthful — Ateneo. As the sea of vibrant colors flows through the walls of the institution that we call home, ASHS brings this year’s One Big Pride with the theme “Tahanan sa Tanan.” This celebration, however, not only transforms the school into a mosaic of color but also echoes just how much it becomes our home. We are reminded that everyone is welcome, because amidst the gray gaps, this is our home, this is where you belong.

Minorities Among Minorities: Looking through the Queer Spectrum

By Monique Arrojo “Everyone deserves their own bit of representation.” In the streets during Pride Month, the colors are loud, the celebrations vibrant. Rainbow flags and slogans are waved, painting the road in an array of saturated hues. Voices of the community call to be heard and understood. Still, even through the loudness, not all…

In Expression and Empowerment: A History of Drag

By Gilli Aquino

The glitz and glamour of drag culture has grown increasingly popular in the Philippines, with numerous drag bars, queer media and LBGTQIA+ Filipino artists now being brought into the spotlight — allowing audiences to bask in a multitude of stories inspiring a new generation of queer youth. However, underneath this vibrant exterior lies a long-winding history revealing generations of queer challanges and triumphs, all of which culminating into the symbol that drag stands for today.

The Different Shades of the Rainbow

Inside the umbrella of the LGBTQIA+ community is a world full of diverse individuals, each with their own way of self expression and sexuality. While many of us are still trying to establish a foothold of our identity, our journey of self-discovery will get easier knowing that there are different words and labels that seek to understand what we feel — plus, it wouldn’t hurt knowing a few words to stop us from accidentally hurting others.

Pride in Progress: The State of the LGBTQIA+ Community Within and Across the ASHS

Within the confines of Ateneo de Manila Senior High School (ASHS) and reaching far beyond its campus, the LGBTQIA+ community serves as a radiant emblem of resilience, progress, and unwavering advocacy. Remarkably, the school stands proudly as an institution deeply committed to fostering a gender-inclusive, gender-safe, and gender-responsive environment, further bolstering the community’s journey towards equality and acceptance.