Meet All the Lovers in Preview's Pride 2025 Cover

Former competitors on the collegiate volleyball court, Jema and Ella found each other as ideal partners both in sport and in love. Star players of the Creamline Cool Smashers, the athletic duo admit that love in the public eye hasn't always been easy. And yet, they persevere to keep the spark alive. The two have gained several admirers, with social media often abuzz over #Jella and their shared moments of sweetness. 

Already equipped with a considerable following on TikTok, Deo was just scrolling through her for-you page when she passed by Richmond. A cheeky comment later, and the two linked up, despite the distance that separated them at the time. "Talagang 'for me' sya," Deo quips.

Artists of varying yet similar crafts, Arts and Agu have built a world of their own for the past six years now. An architect and animator respectively, they've viewed their relationship as anything but fantastical, but rather, as a reality they vouch for everyday.

The minds and hands behind Preview's most elaborate and thoughtful backdrops, Rocky and Migo of Rocketsets have crafted a partnership that's uniquely and sincerely theirs. Migo sent Rocky a friend request on Facebook, one thing led to another, and the two have become partners in almost every facet of their lives. The production design company is their "baby," an entity that strengthens their bond and allows them to make a name for themselves.

In whatever life they find themselves in, Pat will always choose Agnes, and Agnes will always choose Pat. Members of folk-pop band Ben&Ben, "PatNes" officially got hitched in Los Angeles late last 2024. It's a day they mutually describe as their best day ever. With their closest kin surrounding them, and with support reverberating all the way from home, the two professed the love they had for each other since their college days.

On a holiday in Hong Kong, Luke asked Jervi to go to Disneyland with him because, in his words, "That's where princesses like you belong." Jervi, who already saw Luke as a prince in shining armor, accepted the invitation, and the rest is history. The couple made things official with a wedding in the United Kingdom, where Luke was from and where same-sex marriage is legal. As joyous as the occasion was, it also exacerbated the shortcomings of the Philippine marriage system for Jervi.

Sliding into Katrice's direct messages was Klea's way of letting her eventual girlfriend know she was more than interested in her. As individuals who step in front of the camera for a living, they hope their relationship serves as an example of how love is impossible even in the most unexpected of places. 

Citizens of the TikTok generation, Bethany and Hyna both started out as "anonymous scrollers" of each others feeds. A like here, a comment there, and the next thing you know, the two have been love birds for years now. The multitude of scrollers who can't help but fawn over their couple content proves the natural chemistry between them.

Batchmates from the Professional Modeling Association of the Philippines (PMAP), Raejell and Cath move in sync, both on set and in life. Friendship blossomed in the most beautiful of ways when the two began seeing each other as more than just plain peers. Now, they share a home, with a clowder of cats filling their space with more affection. 

From across the room at a party, Ham first laid eyes on Gem and had a good feeling they would be more than friends. True enough, they've been together for years now, with Ham as one-half of designer brand HA.MU. and Gem as a public relations professional and events host. Compromise, communication, and compassion are three things they base their relationship on. They've planned out their nuptials from the color scheme and dress code, and down to the beachside location. Wide-eyed dreamers as ever, Ham and Gem fervently hope that it escapes their imagination and manifests into something bigger than they've ever thought.

An inseperable duo, Cenon at Mav have the same passion for their work as they do for each other. As fantastical and fine-tuned as the images they produce may appear, they attest that their love is as real and raw as it gets. During her period of transitioning, Mav admits that there was some difficulty in accepting Cenon's love like before. To this, Cenon, who identifies as pansexual, simplified things by affirming Mav that "walang nang problema doon." 

Proudly declaring themselves as a "queer as f***" couple, Saint and Eska don't care for your labels or expectations. Poster kids for Gen Z's unabashed expressions of love, the two Preview Clique members dove into their relationship with nothing to lose. Saint candidly says that they had a love for Eska that they just couldn't suppress, no matter how many people would disapprove or doubt their union. It's love that they define for themselves, which is as real and valid as any other love there is out there.

Lady met Hergie on a whim, which, in retrospect, was representative of how carefree and easy their romance is. Lady encountered the Olympic boxer at a pivotal time of her life, and the same can be said for Hergie, who was deep in trainings and competitions. Still, they made time for one another, which led to a quaint ceremony up in the mountains of Rizal.

Love is weaved seamlessly between fashion designers RJ and Nicolo. The latter had looked up to RJ before he launched his own brand, and all it took was one Instagram interaction for the two of them to meet and explore romantic possibilities. They both agree that a wedding, particularly in a Catholic church, may not be in their cards, but they also don't feel the need to conform to such tradition. The nightly dinners and long conversations they have are enough for them to feel the endlessness of their love.

Both firm and vocal supporters of the queer rights movement in the country, Jigs and Ben's relationship is practical yet uncontrived at the same time. Wedded in barongs in front of the San Francisco town hall, they celebrated their union with their chosen families, signifying their life-long commitment to one another. This came with vital arrangements, such as shared bank accounts and insurance plans should the unthinkable occur. While these are things heterosexual couples can do without, Jigs and Ben know that what's important is that they remain secure in what they've built over the years.

Kylie and Jan were both one swipe away from love. After meeting through a dating app, the two entered a relationship grounded on a shared understanding of what it's like being transgender in an often condemnatory society. All technicalities considered, both of them can legally marry in the Philippines, but they underscore that their union is not conforming to societal conventions. Their love is unique, and it deserves to be seen just like any other love.

Pride season just wouldn't be complete without an appearance by Sassa Gurl. Evolved from her days of merely being a viral internet sensation, Sassa has wielded her wit and grit to become a staunch supporter of the LGBTQIA+ movement in the country. During the most recent midterm elections, she was a stirring voice in the conversation on same-sex marriage and the vitality of its passing. For the content creator and proud trans woman, love is not transactional.