30/06/2026
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As we reach the final days of June, I am still trying to find the right words to process this, but my heart is overflowing. To be named as one of the ๐๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐+ ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ ๐๐๐๐ right before this Pride Month comes to a close is an honor I will cherish forever. What a beautiful, historic way to wrap up our month of celebration!
This recognition is beautiful, but truth be told, it doesn't belong to me alone. It belongs to the people who anchor me, the leaders who trust me, and the community that gives my advocacy a purpose.
To My Pillars of Strength & Inspiration ๐
To my partner, Angelu Molina, Thank you for being my rock, my peace, and my constant supporter. Your love gives me the courage to stand tall and pursue my passions fearlessly.
To my beautiful children, Queen Arvinah and Ariel Alonzo, You are my greatest joy. Everything I do, every barrier I try to break, is to build a kinder, more inclusive world for both of you to grow up in.
To my Family, Thank you for being my ultimate sounding board and inspiration. Your love is the compass I use in every single decision-making process in my life. I am because you are.
To My Local Government & Community Leaders ๐๏ธ๐ค
LGU Jose Panganiban headed by Mayor Ariel M. Non, Thank you to our local government unit for creating an environment where diversity is celebrated and where everyone has a chance to contribute to our town's progress.
Liga ng mga Barangay Jose Panganiban Chapter, Tita Pres. Rebecca R. Padilla, Thank you for the trust, collaboration, and solidarity. Working alongside our grassroots leaders is an honor, and I am grateful for your continued support.
SK Federation of Jose Panganiban, sister Pres. Renwil Capones, To our dynamic youth leaders, thank you for bringing fresh energy and open minds to the table. The future of leadership is safe in your hands!
To Calero Elementary School, Sir Ruel Vasques thank you for always supporting our programs and projects for our students
LGBT Jose Panganiban Chapter Pres. Camille Trapago & CN Bahaghari Mami Ato Samarista, Thank you for being my safe space and my family. This award reflects our collective hard work, our shared laughter, and the battles we've fought together at the grassroots level.
To the Beautiful People of Barangay Calero โ๐พ
This recognition is fuel for our shared mission. My heart belongs to Barangay Calero, where my advocacy truly lives.
๐๐ ๐๐ซ๐ ๐ก๐๐ซ๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐๐๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ฎ๐๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ซ๐๐จ๐ญ๐ฒ๐ฉ๐๐ฌ ๐จ๐ ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐๐ฌ. For generations, we've been conditioned to think leadership belongs only to standard molds. But we are proving that true leadership knows no gender identity. It is not reserved just for cisgender men or women. Anyone, regardless of who they love or how they identify can lead with integrity, vision, compassion, and heart.
Thank you, Barangay Calero, for embracing this vision and walking this path of progress with me.
To everyone who sent well-wishes, cheered me on, and believed in my journey, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Let us keep moving forward, breaking barriers, and lifting each other up.
Padayon, Pride! This is for all of us! Happy Pride๐ณ๏ธโ๐๐โจ
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