LEGAL. LOUD. PROUD: FTS Lobo is Unstoppable!

In a momentous leap forward, the FTS Lobo Organization Inc. has officially secured its Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Registration and Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Accreditation, marking a historic chapter in the organization’s journey toward greater legitimacy, empowerment, and service to the LGBTQIA+ community and beyond. This formal recognition is not merely a procedural milestone. It is a symbol of resilience, a stamp of credibility, and a gateway to wider opportunities for advocacy, outreach, and organizational growth.

SEC Registration:

Legitimacy That Strengthens Purpose

The SEC Registration affirms that FTS Lobo Organization Inc. is now recognized as a legal, non-profit entity under Philippine law. This legitimization opens up multiple avenues for partnership, grants, and collaborations with both governmental and non-governmental organizations. It also enables the group to protect its name, enter into formal agreements, and sustain its projects through transparent operations and accountable leadership. Beyond its legal value, SEC registration strengthens the voice of FTS Lobo in the policy-making space. It affirms the organization’s mission to represent and serve the LGBTQIA+ community with integrity, providing a stronger platform to push for inclusive laws, equality, and safe spaces in society.

DOLE Accreditation:

A Gateway to Protection and Progress

The DOLE Accreditation, on the other hand, acknowledges the organization as a bona fide workers’ association, enabling it to represent the welfare of its members, including LGBTQIA+ individuals, community workers, artists, event professionals, and more. This accreditation enhances FTS Lobo’s ability to promote fair labor practices, advocate for decent work, and implement skills development programs that respond to the needs of the local community. DOLE Accreditation also gives the organization access to programs, resources, and technical assistance that can help uplift the socio-economic status of its members. It reflects the organization’s commitment not only to social inclusion but also to economic empowerment.

Community Impact:

The Ripple Effect of Recognition

These two official recognitions elevate FTS Lobo from a grassroots movement to an institution capable of reaching a wider audience and implementing more sustainable and far-reaching programs. For the members and beneficiaries of FTS Lobo, this development brings a renewed sense of pride, ownership, and hope. This legitimacy also enhances the organization’s ability to carry out core programs such as:

• SOGIE and HIV Awareness Campaigns

• Community-based feeding programs

• Skills training and livelihood workshops

• Mental health support and education

• Youth leadership and talent development initiatives

More than paperwork and certificates, the SEC and DOLE recognitions embody years of hard work, sacrifice, and unity among FTS Lobo members, leaders, allies, and supporters. They validate the organization’s grassroots efforts and now provide a solid foundation to scale up impact, reach marginalized sectors, and influence change not just in Lobo, but throughout Batangas and the Philippines.

IN PHOTO: The Core Officers of FTS Lobo Organization Inc., during the CALABARZON Pride Tourism Summit 2025, Summit Ridge Hotel, Tagaytay City, Cavite, June 30, 2025

A Future Made Brighter

This success is not the destination but the beginning of a more structured and powerful mission. With stronger credibility, legal protection, and access to resources, FTS Lobo Organization Inc. steps into a future of greater impact, fearless advocacy, and collective empowerment.

As we celebrate this pivotal moment, FTS Lobo extends its heartfelt gratitude to every hand and heart that has supported the journey so far. The organization invites more partners, volunteers, and allies to join its mission: To create safe spaces, celebrate diversity, and build a more inclusive future for all.

This is our victory. This is our pride. This is the power of being seen and heard.

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LEGAL. LOUD. PROUD: FTS Lobo Organization Inc. is Unstoppable!

Written by: Jerry Shangyin

(FTS LOBO BOARD OF DIRECTORS-CHAIRMAN)

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