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In time for the Pride Month, Miel Pangilinan, the youngest daughter of Megastar Sharon Cuneta and Senator Kiko Pangilinan, came out as openly queer.

On Instagram, Miel posted some photos of her holding and wrapping herself with a rainbow flag together with a lengthy post and caption.

"This June, I am celebrating my first pride month as openly and publicly queer," Miel said.

The 17-year-old sister of Frankie Pangilinan also thanked her family and friends who supported her coming out journey.

She wrote, "I really can't figure out the words to say right now. it's a really emotional and freeing time right now, and i'm endlessly thankful to my close friends and family who have supported me and shown me love as i've grown and explored my own gender and sexual identity."

The celebrity daughter also shared the struggles she has been through facing the identity crisis and how she felt free as she came out now.

"I know it sounds silly, but posting this truly feels cathartic. I've spent so many sleepless nights over the span of much of my childhood and teenage life worrying and wondering about a plethora of things surrounding my identity, and it only feels right that I post this at the point i'm in now where i'm comfortable enough in who I am and who I love and how I choose to present. it's kind of a full circle moment for me, in a way," Miel admitted.

"I'm also incredibly thankful that I am able to safely celebrate my identity this year, as I know there are many people in this country that don't have the same privilege. we've got a long way to go in terms of our fight for equality, but that is not to discredit the work and sacrifices made by queer Filipinos throughout history and in the present day, who have done so much to make our voices heard and have helped us go farther than where we were before," she added.

Miel also claimed that she will be a disciplined and responsible member of LGBTQIA+ community who is willing to learn their rights and boundaries.

"I've also got a lot to learn and understand as a newer member of the Filipino queer community, and I'm trying my best to educate myself on current situations and present issues relating to gender equality and LGBTQ+ rights in our country, and I am always open to learn as much as I can especially from other figures in our community.

"Happiest and safest of pride months, allies and members of the queer community alike.

"and yes i am the gay cousin," she end her post.

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In the comment section, her sisters, KC Concepcion and Frankie, also showed support for her.

"Das [that's] my baby. I love you," Frankie wrote.

KC also commented, " Congratulations! I'm so proud of you!!! I love you sister. I'm always going to be here for you as your ate no matter what. Happy pride!!!"

Meanwhile on TikTok, Miel also shared a funny video about her first purchase of a rainbow flag.

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