White Party Manila, a large-scale LGBTQ+ celebration and advocacy event first held in the city in the early 2000s, is making its return on June 27 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City (a district within Metro Manila) after halting production in 2014, with organisers Mentorque Productions aiming to introduce the event to a younger generation under the theme "Reignite." The event, which traces its roots to a Miami fundraiser launched in 1985 to combat HIV stigma, will feature prominent Filipino queer personalities including comedian and actor Vice Ganda and drag performer Marina Summers, with a portion of proceeds going to LoveYourself, a non-profit network operating 75 community-led sexual health clinics across the Philippines. Organisers say the revival is especially timely given that HIV cases in the country have risen by more than 500% in recent years, with the event intended to counter misinformation, reduce stigma, and encourage testing and open discussion around sexual health.