V. Rainbow Stories: Resilience and Solidarity As stressed by Indenpendent experts in their statement during IDAHOTB of 2020, the history of LGBTQI persons has been one of suffering, endurance and hope - a vital struggle for freedom and equality in the face of singular adversity. Even prior to the pandemic, LGBTQI persons already experienced persistent stigma and discrimination. The previous section highlighted the how the pandemic exacerbated pre-existing inequalities. They also showed in part how measures and interventions to address the pandemic have been unresponsive to the realities and needs of LGBTQI on the ground. Worse- some of the measures taken to address the pandemic exacerbated inequalities and discrimination. Nevertheless, as before, LBTQI individuals and organizations have shown hope, resilience, and solidarity amidst this crisis. The rainbow stories submitted to the Commission not only highlighted the impact of the pandemic and of continuing stigma and discrimination, they also showed how individual LBGTQI members take steps to reach out to peers, to provide psychosocial support and health advises, and to provide much needed assistance and relief. They also show stories of LGBTQI organizations adopting their ways of organizing and advocating to fit the new normal - supporting needs of community on the ground, and also highlighting the impact of the pandemic on the advocacy. In this section, it is inspiring how the community rises above the crisis, through solidarity and collective work. We hear stories of bayanihan among community members and organizations - in providing much needed financial support, technical assistance, medical and hormone therapy advise, psychosocial support, and even ensuring access to needed ARVs for those living with HIV. We are also able to read accounts of resilience of