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Pride Month has just started, but lots of celebrities and personalities have shown support for the whole LGBTQIA+ community by sharing their thoughts on the sector, as well as joining events that celebrate the event.

Miss Universe Philippines 2024 Chelsea Manalo and Miss Universe 2018 Pia Wurtzbach welcomed June with an eventful Saturday at Pride Night held at Bridgetowne Open Grounds, Quezon City.

Reining MUPH 2024 graced the event and showed the community a sample of her famous catwalk that earned her the crown as Miss Universe Philippines 2024.

Chelsea also emphasized the importance of being an ally for the LGBTQIA+ community and reminded everyone to remain in their “authentic” selves. She even shared on Instagram her pride for being part of such an important event for the community and called it the “most colorful” event she has ever been.

“That was the most colorful event I've ever been; to my first and many more Pride events with you all!” she added, “Allies are important and welcome supporters of the LGBT community. They can be effective and powerful voices and can not only help our LGBT people feel comfortable but also help others understand the importance of equality and fairness for all people.”

Meanwhile, Miss Universe 2018 Pia Wurtzbach also joined the event and shared her timeless beauty with the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies.

Pia showed up in a lime-green ensemble and wore natural-looking makeup.

But what grabbed the attention of the attendees was her waving the iconic pride flag and showing support for the community.

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Pride Night's organizer, LoveYourself, Inc. expressed their gratitude to Pia and her “allyship in [their journey towards a more inclusive world.”

Meanwhile, LoveYourself, Inc., recorded an estimated 5,000 attendees at the historic Pride Night.

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