MANILA, Philippines — Former couple Klea Pineda and Katrice Kierulf attended the Pride March 2026 at the University of the Philippines Diliman on Saturday, where each appeared with their respective partners during the annual LGBTQIA+ Pride celebration.
Kierulf joined the event’s motorcade with her girlfriend, pilot Chezka Carandang. The two rode motorcycles decorated with Pride-themed elements as part of the parade.
Pineda appeared on stage with actress Janella Salvador and their “Open Endings” co-star Jasmine Curtis-Smith. The trio performed Matilda’s “Porque” before Salvador took over hosting duties from beauty queen Nicole Cordoves.
After the event, Pineda and Salvador shared photos from the celebration in a joint Instagram post. Salvador wrote, “To being met with love, respect, and acceptance — never just tolerance. HAPPY PRIDE!!!!!! #LoveL4ban.” The post included a photo of Pineda kissing Salvador on the cheek.
Carandang also shared photos from the motorcade with Kierulf on Instagram, writing, “exist loudly. can’t wait to share with you guys our first pride ride together.”
Kierulf and Carandang confirmed their relationship in April after months of dating speculation.
Pineda and Kierulf ended their three-year relationship in July 2025. Pineda has since been publicly linked to Salvador, although neither has formally confirmed the status of their relationship.
Organizers said more than 230,000 people had attended the Pride March and LoveLaban Pride Festival at the University of the Philippines Diliman as of 7 p.m. The figure did not include attendees at satellite venues along Maginhawa Street and Araneta City in Cubao.
