Marching with Pride: South Cotabato’s LGBTQIA+ Voices Rise in Lakat Kahilwayan
photo from Lakat Kahilwayan 2024 In celebration of Pride Month, the Hilway Organization will hold its annual “Lakat Kahilwayan” on June 29, 2025, at Rizal Park in Koronadal City. Recognized as South Cotabato’s annual Pride celebration, Lakat Kahilwayan is a powerful gathering where members of the LGBTQIA+ community come together to celebrate their journeys, uplift each other’s stories, and affirm their rightful place in society. It is a day of visibility, joy, and solidarity, rooted in the belief that everyone deserves to live freely and authentically. The event aims to create a safe and empowering space where LGBTQIA+ individuals can express themselves freely; raise awareness about key issues such as HIV, mental health, and social stigma; promote collaboration with government and private institutions; and honor the community’s contributions to a more progressive, compassionate, and inclusive South Cotabato. “Lakat Kahilwayan is more than a celebration, it’s a symbol of progre...
