GSIS holds Pride Month event, featuring LGBTQIA+ employees, advocates

THE Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) capped its monthlong Gender and Development (GAD) activities with a Pride Month celebration, titled “Unmasking: Behind the mask, behind the facade” held at the GSIS Gymnasium on June 27, 2025.

“An inclusive workplace is a stronger workplace. At GSIS, we are committed to uphold respect and fairness for every member, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation. This is because we believe that acceptance and inclusion lead to productive employees and better service to the Filipino people,” said GSIS President and General Manager Wick Veloso. 

THE UNMASKING The stage comes alive with dynamic performances, fashion showcases and candid talk show style interviews at the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS)’s Pride Month celebration. The show serves as a platform for GSIS employees to bravely share their stories of identity, self-expression and resilience — an unmasking of their true and authentic selves. PHOTO FROM GSIS

The event featured a fashion and talk show with special guests Bataan 1st District Rep. Geraldine Roman, Drag Race Philippines finalist Tita Baby, first Drag Supreme of Drag Den Philippines Naia Black, and fashion storyteller Norman Peñaflorida. GSIS LGBTQIA+ employees also took the spotlight and shared their personal stories of identity, self-expression and courage.

The Pride celebration capped a series of GAD initiatives held throughout June. Earlier, GSIS conducted the first batch of Gender Sensitivity Training on June 16 to 17 in partnership with the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), attended by 44 employees from the Head Office and branches. A planning and budgeting workshop followed on June 18 with PCW Chairman Ermelita Valdeavilla as guest speaker.  

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