Sports, fitness take center stage in Cebu's pride run

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Sports, fitness take center stage in Cebu's pride run  Inclusivity in sports and fitness takes center stage as the 2026 RUNRIO Pride Run returns to Cebu, with the city hosting its leg at SM Seaside City Cebu on June 28, 2026. The Cebu race is part of a three-city series that includes Davao on June 7 and Pasay on June 21, with organizers expecting up to 15,000 runners across all legs of the event. Now on its third year, the Pride Run continues to promote equality and acceptance by welcoming participants regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or fitness level, while emphasizing safe spaces and a judgment-free environment.  VIDEO BY KAISER JAN FUENTES  For more news and information, read The Manila Times on print, subscribe to its digital edition or log on to www.manilatimes.net.  Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and LinkedIn; and be part of our communities on Viber, Telegram, WhatsApp and Mastodon.  That’s all for now on The Manila Times newscast.  Stay tuned for more updates throughout the day. Remember to stay safe, stay informed, and stay connected.  Subscribe to our Digital Edition - https://tmt.ph/digital  Check out our Podcasts: Spotify - https://tmt.ph/spotify Apple Podcasts - https://tmt.ph/applepodcasts Amazon Music - https://tmt.ph/amazonmusic Deezer: https://tmt.ph/deezer Tune In: https://tmt.ph/tunein

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00:09Happy Pride to everyone!

00:11So now, to introduce Abed Abate, Abed Abate?

00:14Yes!

00:14Okay, so over the last two years, the Renrio Pride Run has become one of the most anticipated and iconic

00:20events in Renrio's calendar.

00:22In 2024, the Pride Run gathered 5,000 runners in Manila, creating an unforgettable celebration of inclusivity.

00:29Self-expression and community.

00:32Building on that success, the 2025 edition grew even bigger with more than 13,000 runners proudly celebrating Pride across

00:42Manila, Davao and of course here in Cebu,

00:45making it one of Renrio's most vibrant and impactful nationwide events today.

00:51Participants arrived in the most colorful costumes, drag performers brought excitement and life to the stage.

00:58And together, the streets were transformed into a vibrancy of rainbow colors.

01:03And in its more than just a run, it became a powerful expression of pride, unity, diversity and self-expression

01:10that left a lasting impression on everyone who took part.

01:14Perfect.

01:15Perfect.

01:15Thank you, Vince.

01:16But further building on the incredible success and momentum of the past two years, this year's Renrio Pride Run is

01:23set to be even bigger, brighter and more meaningful as it continues to unite communities across Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

01:33So it's its second year of doing the Pride Run not only in Manila but also in Cebu and Davao.

01:42Movement is an annual tradition that started in 1969 in the United States.

01:50So Cebu should not start, but it quickly spread throughout the world because of its, the reason for it being,

02:02it advocates for inclusivity for the LGBTQIA plus community.

02:07So it was first of all a protest because it was a response to oppression.

02:14So in 1969, there was a group of individuals, LGBT individuals in New York City that were unjustly oppressed in

02:26Stonewall Inn and they started to resist harassment, discrimination and fear.

02:33It is a community that refused to stay silent because we are just only fighting for same, equal rights.

02:42We're not demanding for special rights.

02:45It's something that all humans must have.

02:49And what the demand...

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