Miel Pangilinan’s Message During Pride 2023
Miel Pangilinan, daughter of Sharon Cuneta and Kiko Pangilinan, posted a message to fellow queer and LGBTQIA+ members in celebration of Pride Month.
Miel Pangilinan took to Instagram last June 22 to share a message for the members of the LGBTQIA+ community. This was in line with the country celebrating Pride Month over the weekend.
In her post, Miel, who came out as queer last year wrote: “This month I’m celebrating: queerness, identity, sexuality, love, and people. The first pride was a riot—always remember. Though pride is a time for celebration and togetherness and is an occasion for happiness for the community, we must also remember that there is still so much we are fighting for as a community in this country.”
She continued the post by adding that people in power and those who don’t understand their situation tend to make decisions for them especially when it comes to partners.
“Now is the month to show who we are. To show that we exist. And that nobody will silence us or make us feel ashamed of ourselves for being who we are. I am here, I exist, I have been here. I have existed; I am a queer Filipino who is proud to be a member of this beautiful, long-standing community.”
Miel to fellow LGBTQIA+ friends: You are loved
In the last part of her message, Miel reminded the community that they are loved.
“Have a safe, happy, and napaka-bonggang-bonggang pride month! I love you all. Love and identity have no boundaries, and exist in no binary. As long as you are happy and keeping other people around you safe, you are valid and you are loved. Mabuhay mga bakla!!”
Miel Pangilinan is the youngest daughter of Sharon and Kiko. The couple has also thrown their support for her after coming out. That no matter what happens, she is their daughter and she is loved.
Early this month, Miel attended her prom. Her parents also expressed how they are proud of her as she sets off to college in the US like her sister Kakie.
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