UP PRIDE 2022: Itutuloy, Itatagumpay

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About UP PRIDE

UP Pride is the annual Pride celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community and allies in the University of the Philippines System. It was first held in 2008 in UP Diliman as an avenue to elevate the voices and concerns of the LGBTQI people within and beyond the university and was eventually institutionalized as an official UP Diliman event in 2016. Pursuing inclusivity even further, UP Pride commenced as a system-wide event in its historic first last 2021. Now, all constituent universities and campuses within the UP System partake in the celebration of one united UP Pride.

UP PRIDE 2022

This year’s UP Pride will be held from October 3 to 28, 2022 with the theme “Itutuloy, Itatagumpay” to encapsulate pride's role in our movement. It signifies our commitment to our fight, struggle, and journey no matter how heightened the challenges are. It also aims to effect victory in all forms such as the passage of the SOGIE Equality Bill and dismantle exclusionary and discriminatory systems that breed hate crimes and oppression against the LGBTQIA+ community.



Read our Concept Note Here:

https://www.facebook.com/uppride/photos/a.375416259543278/1531659237252302/



Our Events:
UP Pride Opening and Exhibit



a. UP Pride Opening:

UP Pride Opening brought the movement into a louder and more progressive action as it highlighted speakers from the LGBTQI community and allies who have contributed to forwarding human rights and equality in our society. The speakers talked about their efforts and support in lobbying for LGBTQI rights, the successes of their efforts, and the importance of institutional protection of a national anti-discrimination bill in line with this year’s theme “Itutuloy, Itatagumpay”. UP Pride Opening happened on October 3, 2022 9:45AM in Quezon Hall together with the opening of the University for Equality: Photo Exhibit.



Lists of Speakers: https://www.facebook.com/uppride/posts/pfbid02apYuMc8JS3CyiwicAJWabtecd2d2wRKdi6U7EEY4tTfz4nXvf5qAUWTiMyXNYBncl

Live Broadcast of Opening:

https://www.facebook.com/uppride/videos/669571324528533



b. University for Equality: Photo Exhibit

Part of the roster of events for UP Pride 2022 is an exhibit entitled "University for Equality: Photo Exhibit." The exhibit aims to feature students, personnel and staff from the whole UP System. The exhibit aims to promote the ideal university we want to champion and to proactively campaign for the urgent passage and implementation of a systemwide UP SOGIESC Policy. The exhibit will be month-long, located at the Quezon Hall, UP Diliman from October 3 to 28.

18 persons from different campuses of University of the Philippines answered these prompts:

1. What for you is an inclusive and safe university?

2. As a member of the community, what actions do you think educational institutions should take in order to build a safer and more inclusive community?

3. As an Isko/personnel, I believe that UP should be a champion of _____, and I believe this can be achieved through _________



Photos:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-425K7pq1n0Tm4ADY3s1_4j2fxGyBsIl

Photo Credits: October 3, 2022 Photo by: UP BroadGuild, Official Documentation Partner of UP PRIDE.


Equality Talk Workshop Series

In celebrating UP Pride, we always go back to the lived experiences of the community and how we can further champion our fight for equality in this three-part webinar series. Giving importance to the members of the community and their struggles pave the way for younger generations to learn, reflect, and take steps from these stories. As the queer community continues to break ceiling glasses and take up spaces in various fields, we envision to empower them with skills and knowledge in being prepared to conquer spaces uncommonly open to queer people. This will be done in partnership with Philippine Financial & Inter-Industry Pride (PFIP.)



The UP Pride Team will conduct three hybrid seminars that will discuss the lived experiences of queer members, how to conduct one’s self in workplaces, and championing in lobbying pieces of legislation. This will happen from October 12-21, 2022.



a. Equality Talk Series 1:

Concept Note: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ux7bgCzdIFKODaDCdPB45Aq1MZ5hMv7XQinKzSy2CpI/edit

b. Equality Talk Series 2 together with PFIP: (To Be Updated)

c. Equality Talk Series 3: (To be updated)




UP Pride Film Festival



UPFF aims to provide an avenue for filmmakers who wish to express and explore themes about gender and sexuality. UPPFF aims to become a quintessential affair for young artists especially those from the UP System as we hope to support filmmakers who are either members or allies of the LGBTQI+ community, as they bear tales worthy of being seen and heard



The UP Pride Film Festival 2022 (UPFF) will be available both online and on-ground. The films that will be featured will be selected from a pool of films submitted through a public call for entries for LGBT films. UP Pride Film Fest will happen on October 17-26, 2022.

(Other details to be updated)
Pride March and Queen of Pride

As we celebrate UP Pride 2022, we must also celebrate our identities through pageantry. Showcasing a pageant like this will highlight the importance of being involved in the community and in advocacy. The pageant will not only promote empowerment but it will also urge people to bring social change as they will be given the chance to speak and promote equality, inclusivity, and acceptance— a great way to cap off the celebration of UP Pride. The Queen of Pride is open to all UP students from all campuses, and all identities and expressions. This coronation night will happen after the Pride March on October 28, 2022.

(Other details to be updated)

Call for Candidates: https://www.facebook.com/uppride/posts/pfbid02S3QxA1C6DMVx95oiFn8Q1szirChBcdYsSXjdh5oYRbPfEqsTseJin8Bta1TQuSZal



Our Social Media Accounts:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uppride

Twitter: https://twitter.com/upprideofficial

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/upprideofficial/?hl=en



For inquiries and interviews please reach out to:

- Keiko Carasig, UP PRIDE 2022 Co-Convener at krcarasig@up.edu.ph 09050466826

- Julia Labao, UP PRIDE 2022 Co-Convener at upprideofficial@gmail.com

- Christian Jim de Jesus, UP PRIDE 2022 Marketing Head at uppridemarketing@gmail.com

MNL Beer Fest – October Beer Festival Celebration

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The MNL Beer Fest is a three-day event that features over 100 different imported, local, and craft beers from October 14 to October 16 at the Greenfield District Mayflower Parking in Mandaluyong. Being the only event in the Philippines that consistently brings beer enthusiasts from across the region together since 2018, this event proves that Filipino beer is truly world-class and worth celebrating. With artisanal beer culture slowly gaining traction in terms of popularity in the Philippines, the MNL Beer Fest hopes to bring in both patrons and newcomers alike.

Guests attending this event would surely have a unique experience because not only that they will be able to try as many beers as they want, they can personally have a chat with the respective brewmasters & beer ambassadors. According to Event Director, Cherry Genato, one of the primary goals of this year’s MNL Beer Fest is to educate first-timers about the locally produced craft beers. In this event, guests will get basic information that allows them to distinguish beers based on their unique beer styles, production method, and flavor profiles.

For a minimal admission fee of Php 250, you get one (1) beer serving and bonus to get FREE TASTE from some of the local brewers! One can get very overwhelmed with that alone.

Asia Brewery Inc. will be participating with their Brew Kettle Beer & Asahi Beer.
Watch out for the recently launched Heineken Silver at the event and a wide array of Imported beers from Booze Online.

Participating Local Craft Beer breweries at the MNL BEER FEST are : (Alphabetical Order)

Beer Bunny, Bulul, Crows Craft Brewing & Distilling Co., Drink It now Pare, Elias Wicked Ales & Spirits, Gypsy Brewing Guild, Jade’s Temple Microbrewery, Katipunan Craft Ales/PCK, Manila Mashers Homebrew Club, Mitchell’s Backyard Brewery, Nipa Brew, Nitro, Oros Brew Shop, Palm Tree Abbey, Sagada Craft Brewery, Brewed Statement, Bellas Brujas Rak ‘en Roll, The Marc’s & Tony Brewing Co. Three Bulls Craft Beer and Brewery, Tipsy Cream Manila, Treeline Ales and Weekend Craft Ales.

This event is open for all and is located at the Outdoor Setup in the Mayflower Parking of Greenfield District in Mandaluyong from October 14 to 16, 2022, from 4pm to 12midnight.

For More details on the Philippine Craft Beer Festival visit :

https://www.facebook.com/MNLcraftbeerfestival

https://www.facebook.com/craftbeer.ph

https://www.facebook.com/mnlbeerfest




(Participating Local Brewers. Picture taken last June 2022 - Craft Beer Festival at Greenfield District)

President Marcos commends SSS’ new and upcoming programs and its 2022 Balikat ng Bayan Awardees

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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. commended the Social Security System’s (SSS’) new and upcoming programs during its 2022 Balikat ng Bayan (BnB) awarding ceremony held at the Ramon Magsaysay Hall of the SSS Building in Diliman, Quezon City on September 30, 2022.

“With programs like these, which are timely, which are sensitive, which are aware of the condition of our employees, that is then the SSS has much reason to celebrate its 65th birthday because the job that you have been doing continues to be of great value to our people. The job that you are doing is exactly the job that we have asked you to do --- to provide the safety nets, to provide guarantees for our people, when tragedies come, when crisis strikes, and when people are just going about their daily business,” he said.

President Marcos was referring to the SSS' recently implemented Contribution Penalty Condonation Programs for Business and Household Employers, and Consolidated Loan Program with Condonation of Penalty for members; and its upcoming Contribution Subsidy Provider Program, and Flexible Payment Scheme Schedule for Farmers, Fisherfolk, and other Self-Employed Individuals in the Informal Economy.

He then encouraged the SSS to always embody excellence in all that it does and put the best interest of the Filipino people above everything else in its endeavors.

In response, SSS President and CEO Michael G. Regino reaffirmed the SSS’ commitment to serve its stakeholders with utmost dedication, competence, and integrity, continuously building on its path of growth and pursuing its overall improvement for its current and future members and their beneficiaries.

President Marcos also lauded the SSS' 2022 BnB Awardees for the strong partnership they have formed with the SSS, helping the institution to carry out its mandate efficiently and smoothly.

“May this recognition inspire you and others to work more, to work even harder with the government in order to uplift the lives of our citizens,” he added.

The SSS conferred a total of 14 awards under the Top Employer, Best Collection Partner, Best Disbursement Partner, Best Media Partner, and Special Citations categories.

For Top Employer, the SSS selected BDO Unibank, Inc. for Large Accounts, and the Tahche Outsourcing Services, Inc. for Branch Accounts.

The Metropolitan Bank and Trust Company received the Best Collection Partner Award for Banks.

For Best Disbursement Partner, the SSS awarded the Philippine National Bank for Commercial Banks, and First Consolidated Bank for Thrift/Rural Bank/Electronic Money Issuers.

For Best Media Partner, the awardees are the Business Mirror for Print, DYBG 97.1 Ben FM for Broadcast, and Dr. Hilda C. Ong for Media Personality.

Meanwhile, Special Citations awardees are the Union Bank of the Philippines for Best Collection Partner - Bank; CIS Bayad Center, Inc. for Best Collection Partner - Non-Bank; Development Bank of the Philippines for Special Disbursement Partner - Philippine Electronic Fund Transfer System and Operations Network (PESONet) Sending Financial Institution; and Daily Guardian for Media Partner for Print.

Regino likewise thanked the SSS’ partners for their significant contributions to the institution.

“On behalf of the SSS, I would like to express our sincerest gratitude to all our partners, especially to the awardees, for their unwavering support that helps us continuously fulfill our mandate of providing meaningful social security protection to our members and their beneficiaries and deliver faster and more convenient services to them,” he said.

The 2022 BnB Awards is the culminating activity of the SSS’ month-long celebration of its 65th anniversary with the theme – “SSS@65: Kontribusyong Pinag-ipunan, Proteksyong Maaasahan.”