Over a hundred same-sex couples join the Quezon City LGBTQIA+ commitment ceremony led by Mayor Joy Belmonte at the Quezon City Hall’s MICE Center on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2026.
Mayor Joy Belmonte along with city and government officials enter the venue where the LGBTQIA+ commitment ceremony was held.Mayor Joy Belmonte delivers a speech during the city’s LGBTQIA+ commitment ceremony at the MICE Center in Quezon City, Philippines, on Valentine’s Day.Same-sex couples show off their commitment rings after exchanging vows at the LGBTQIA+ commitment ceremony at the MICE Center in Quezon City, Philippines, on Valentine’s Day.
The LGBTQIA+ community also celebrated the Supreme Court’s ruling allowing same-sex partners to co-own private property and assets in the country.
Participating LGBTQ+ couples read their vows whilst holding rings in front of their partners.LGBTQ+ couples face each other during the commitment ceremony.LGBTQ+ couples place rings on each others’ fingers as a sign of commitment to each other.
Couples exchanged vows, rings, and were serenaded by live music.
The LGBTQ+ couples indulge in kissing during the commitment ceremony.Same-sex couples slow dance after exchanging vows at the LGBTQIA+ commitment ceremony at the MICE Center in Quezon City, Philippines, on Valentine’s Day.Same-sex couples share a cake after exchanging vows at the LGBTQIA+ commitment ceremony at the MICE Center in Quezon City, Philippines, on Valentine’s Day.A singer performs love songs during the LGBTQIA+ commitment ceremony at the MICE Center in Quezon City, Philippines, on Valentine’s Day.
(Photos by Kenosis Yap and Jyor So / Mata: Asia Press Photo)
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