- April 4, 2025
On April 7, 2025, Congressman Allan Reyes, together with Councilor Atty. Anton Reyes, conducted a special Facebook Live session dedicated to engaging with the LGBTQIA+ community in District 3, Quezon City. The event was hosted by LGBTQIA+ advocate Khaki Bernardo and streamed through the official Facebook page, YES NA YES kay Allan Reyes.
The livestream was part of the broader YESerbisyo! platform—an initiative that prioritizes accessibility, inclusivity, and direct community engagement across District 3. This virtual engagement reflects the leaders’ commitment to creating spaces where every sector, particularly historically marginalized groups, can voice their concerns and connect with government programs.
A Space for Inclusion and Dialogue
The live session allowed LGBTQIA+ residents to interact directly with their elected officials. Participants were encouraged to raise questions, share personal experiences, and suggest ideas for more inclusive public service. The event emphasized the importance of respect, representation, and responsiveness in governance—especially for sectors that often face systemic barriers in access to health, livelihood, education, and legal protection.
By hosting the event on social media, Congressman Reyes and Councilor Anton Reyes ensured that access to public officials was not limited by geography or formality. Residents were able to join from their homes and participate in real-time, reflecting a shift toward digitally empowered governance in Quezon City.
Alignment with Four Key Service Pillars
This activity aligns with Congressman Allan Reyes’ four core pillars of service under the YES Na ALL movement:
- Edukasyon (Education for All): Supporting inclusive learning spaces where LGBTQIA+ youth feel safe and empowered to thrive.
- Infra Projects (Infrastructure Development): Advocating for public infrastructure that is safe and inclusive for all gender identities.
- Trabaho at Negosyo (Jobs and Business): Promoting fair employment practices and livelihood support that respect diversity and protect LGBTQIA+ workers.
- Health at Tulong Pinansyal (Healthcare and Financial Aid): Ensuring medical services and financial assistance programs are non-discriminatory and readily accessible to LGBTQIA+ constituents.
Through this online forum, both leaders reinforced that inclusive governance is not just about symbolic gestures—it requires consistent, action-based outreach across all government services.
YESerbisyo! in Action
Under the YESerbisyo! campaign banner, the event served as another proof point of the Reyes leadership’s hands-on, community-first approach. YESerbisyo! has hosted a variety of community efforts—ranging from medical missions and job fairs to legal aid caravans—and now includes direct digital dialogues tailored to specific sectors.
Congressman Allan Reyes emphasized the need for public programs to meet people where they are, whether in barangay halls or digital platforms. Councilor Anton Reyes, as both a legislator and a legal advocate, added that creating avenues for open dialogue ensures greater accountability and stronger policy direction, especially for underserved sectors.
Strengthening LGBTQIA+ Engagement in District 3
The April 7 Facebook Live marked a continuation of efforts to make District 3 a more inclusive district—where every individual, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation, is acknowledged and heard. While challenges still exist in mainstreaming LGBTQIA+ rights within local policies, initiatives like this lay the groundwork for broader systemic support.
Both Congressman Allan Reyes and Councilor Anton Reyes committed to integrating the feedback from the session into ongoing programs and consultations, reinforcing the principle that public service must reflect the diversity of the people it serves.
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