Recent trends, however, have lessened the percentage of Filipinos who closely follow traditional Catholic teachings, and LGBT causes have gotten more visibility in the country as can be seen by the huge influx of attendees of pride parades, such as the Metro Manila Pride March, which more than 70,000 attended in 2019.
Despite recent developments, fewer Filipinos adhere closely to traditional Catholic teachings, while LGBT causes have become more visible. This is evident from the significant number of attendees at pride parades such as Metro Manila Pride March, which drew over 70,000 participants in 2019.