call into account our State duty bearers to ensure that COVID-19 response and interventions, take into account the experiences of the community. I thank all individuals and organizations who responded to our call for submissions. Thank you for your trust and thank you for sharing your stories with us. Together, with this collection, we are able to respond to the call of the Independent Experts in their joint statement for IDAHOTB of 2020- that we should take steps in order to render visible the suffering and resilience of LGBT persons. Lastly, we thank our coordinator for this collection, Reyel Inocencio, a member of the LGBTQI community and a proud member of Pioneer Filipino Transgender Men Movement; and Rosanne Aldeguer, also a member of the LGBTQI community who volunteered to illustrate our social media cards for Krisis at Bahaghari. Sa gitna ng krisis, may bahaghari pa rin, at tuloy tuloy ang ating laban. Karen Gomez-Dumpit Introduction As Gender Ombud, and in observance of Pride 2020, the Commission on Human Rights partnered with LGBTQI individuals, organizations, and communities in gathering stories of stigma and resilience during the COVID-19 Pandemic and the new normal. We called this project “Krisis at Bahaghari: Stories of Stigma and resilience of the LGBTQI community during pandemic and the new normal” Telling stories is important, especially stories from the community as they navigate and continue to navigate the challenges brought upon by the current pandemic. Last International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia 2020, the Commission partnered with UNDP and Lagablab in holding a webinar that focused on the Situation of the LGBTQI Community during the COVID-19 pandemic.