Ralphie Alfaro, Lead Business Functional Analyst at Deutsche Bank, is a corporate LGBTQ+ advocacy trailblazer, having co-founded dbPride Manila and helped establish PFIP (Philippine Financial & Inter-Industry Pride) 13 years ago. His legacy as a co-instigator of the PFIP has set a benchmark for corporate LGBTQ+ advocacy in the Philippines, making Ralphie a pioneer for systemic change.
As dbPride Lead, he expanded the volunteer-base annually, strengthened the organization’s learning through SOGIE and Unconscious Bias trainings, supported by Train-the-Trainer sessions for continuity, and co-led impactful initiatives like IDAHOBIT, DE&I Day, and Pride March, fostering visible allyship across the organization.
He serves as the primary contact for PFIP, mentors LGBTQ+ youth through Rainbow Youth Academy, and delivers SOGIE sessions to peer corporations, extending dbPride’s influence beyond the bank. Under his leadership, dbPride remains a top contender for Pride Network of the Year at the Bahaghari Awards, exemplifying sustained excellence and authentic inclusion.
