Our Story
Leaders of the Community
The Philippine Financial & Inter-Industry Pride (PFIP) is a collaborative, voluntary, and non-profit community of practice composed of dedicated representatives from LGBTQ+ employee resource groups and human resource or diversity teams of private firms in the Philippines.
We started with five companies from the banking and financial industry in October 2013 and now have over 100 members from across multiple industries. Our member organizations are some of the largest multinationals in the country, all of whom are proud equal opportunity employers and recognized employers of choice.
Purpose
Leading Voice and Champion of LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion
- The Philippine Financial & Inter-Industry Pride (PFIP) was founded on a clear conviction: every person – regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or sex characteristics (SOGIESC) – deserves respect, safety, and equal opportunity in the workplace. What began as a small coalition of advocates has evolved into a movement that challenges norms, shifts mindsets, and ensures LGBTQ+ Filipinos are seen, heard, and valued in every professional space.
Mission
PFIP exists to build inclusive systems, policies, and cultures across industries.
It drives this mission through data-backed and people-centered strategies:
- The Pride Summit, now Southeast Asia’s largest LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion summit.
- The Bahaghari Awards, which set the national standard for recognizing
champions of inclusion in the workplace and society.
- The Philippine Workplace Inclusion Report, establishing the first national baseline on SOGIESC inclusion
- Continuous partnerships with local and international LGBTQ+ organizations to advance inclusion not only in the workplace but across society.
- Policy influence across member companies, resulting in gender-neutral restrooms, inclusive healthcare, domestic partner benefits, anti-discrimination policies, and equitable hiring practices
- Talent & Development programs for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) & LGBTQ+ leaders, mentorship and capacity-building for Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) across major employers. PFIP builds the infrastructure for lasting change and helps organizations operationalize it through the PFIP Playbook.
Vision
- PFIP envisions a nation where workplaces are safe, fair, psychologically safe, and inclusive for all, and where LGBTQ+ individuals feel they belong and thrive without fear or limitation. Its long-term view extends beyond today’s executives to the next generation of leaders through programs like the Rainbow Youth Academy Scholarship Program, which prepares young LGBTQ+ Filipinos to shape industries, communities, and policymaking spaces.
Programming
Driving measurable change by advancing inclusive leadership, equitable workplaces, and LGBTQ+ visibility across industries.
TALENT AND DEVELOPMENT
7 summits, 5 forums, 5,000+ learning hours, 1000 talent leads. A growing wave of workplace equality.
LEADERLAB
3 LeaderLabs. 3,000 participants. One commitment to inclusive leadership - for current and future LGBTQ+ leaders.
TRAININGS
Over 50 trainings on inclusive leadership, allyship, and gender & sexuality, reaching more than 5,000 employees nationwide.
RAINBOW YOUTH ACADEMY
4 cycles. 95 scholars. Endless leadership potential.
FELLOWSHIPS
More than 40 fellowships. Endless ideas in motion.
Awards & Recognitions
Honoring excellence, leadership, and meaningful contributions that advance inclusion and equality.
Winner, Ripple Award for Inclusivity & Gender Diversity (LoveYourself Inc)
(2025) Awarded for driving meaningful, sustained impact in advancing gender diversity and fostering inclusive, community-centered workplaces and platforms.
Nominee, Outie Awards for Belonging & Equity Visionary (Out & Equal)
(2021) Recognized for visionary leadership and strategic advocacy that strengthens belonging, equity, and inclusive organizational cultures.
PFIP Pride Summit – Winner, Gold Standard Award for Diversity & Inclusion (PublicAffairs Asia)
(2020) Honored for setting a high benchmark in diversity and inclusion through impactful programs, partnerships, and cross-sector leadership.
Impact
PFIP’s ripple of change has grown into a force that influences over 100 member companies and more than 500,000 employees nationwide.
Leadership
Redefined corporate responsibility and DEIB standards in the Philippines
Recognition
Empowered thousands of LGBTQ+ professionals to feel safe, respected, and celebrated at work
Knowledge
Created data that drives reforms from boardrooms to HR departments
Partnership
Strengthened ERGs and allyship across industries
Champions
Forged leaders who speak the language of inclusion with accountability
Mentorship
Future leaders who champion inclusivity with courage and heart.
Transforming Landscapes
What makes PFIP distinct is its character – its courage, compassion, collaboration, and evidence-based approach. Its programs are not symbolic; they are sustainable and scalable. PFIP doesn’t divide – it unites. It doesn’t just inspire statements – it builds systems, policies, and cultures that last.
PFIP is proof that one ripple, rooted in conviction and community, can reshape an entire landscape. Its visionary leadership, lasting impact, and unwavering dedication inspire change.
