VICE President Sara Duterte said Pride Month was a "reminder of the power of love over hate, discrimination and indifference toward a sector that had historically been subjected to shame, persecution and inequitable opportunities in life."

In her message for Pride Month posted on Facebook, Duterte said: "Over the past many years, we have witnessed how we have become a nation that promotes inclusivity, advances the welfare of disadvantaged sectors and champions the cause for equality."

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