# Pink Power at the Polls: LGBTQ+ Filipinos Mobilize for May 12 Elections
Ding-ding-ding! The countdown is ON, mga kapitbahay! The May 12 midterm elections are charging up with a dazzling burst of rainbow energy as LGBTQ+ Filipinos from Luzon all the way to Mindanao, and even beyond our islands, unite under a single, bold vision: true equality at the ballot box and beyond! Last April 28, Bahaghari and Rainbow Rights took center stage at Kamuning Restaurant Cafe to launch the country’s first-ever unified seven-point LGBTQ+ Agenda, and, honey, the vibes were electric.
> “For the first time in Philippine history, LGBTQ+ Filipinos nationwide and internationally have created a unified LGBTQ+ Agenda, a thorough list of policy demands in civil and democratic rights, the economy, education, health, politics, and sovereignty,” declared Reyna Valmores Salinas, Chairperson of Bahaghari, as the crowd erupted in applause.
## What’s the Agenda? It’s Fierce, It’s Fresh, It’s for All
Here’s the tea: the seven-point 2025 LGBTQ+ Agenda isn’t just a wish list; it’s a must-have! From the urgent push for national anti-discrimination laws and marriage equality, to SOGIESC education in every school, to fighting workplace discrimination, these demands are built on real stories and real struggles from our communities.
Let’s break down those top asks:
– Immediate passage of a national anti-discrimination law (yes, SOGIESC Equality Bill!), marriage equality, and gender recognition
– Inclusive schools with gender-sensitive policies, education, and protection from discrimination
– Accessible healthcare, dignified jobs, and fair housing for all identities
– Visible representation in politics, more queer voices at the table, please!
– A pledge to fight for sovereignty, peace, and freedom from violence
## Community in Action: From Kapehans to Kamuning
The Agenda launch was more than just a press con, it was a reunion, a call to action, and an open invitation. University orgs like PUP Kasarianlan, workers’ groups such as BE GLAD, and faith communities like Open Table MCC showed up, waving their banners and sharing stories of hope and resistance. Everyone was buzzing about voter registration drives, house-to-house campaigns, and creative “Rainbow Poll Watch” squads ready to snap selfies and defend every vote.
## Why It Matters: Election Day as a Pride Parade
This May 12, expect polling places to pop with pink, purple, and every color in between. The LGBTQ+ community is turning out not just to cast ballots, but to make sure every issue, love, equality, safety, is on the national agenda, rain or shine.
Community power, unity, and a whole lot of pride: that’s pink power at the polls. Don’t just vote, vote fabulously, and bring your chosen family with you!
*Tag us in your election OOTD, and let’s show the world how queer Filipinos vote with pride!*
