10/06/2026
As we celebrate Pride Month, the Department of Justice honors the diversity, resilience, and contributions of its personnel who help advance justice with integrity and compassion. Through their stories, we reaffirm our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace where every individual is empowered to thrive, serve, and lead with pride.
This is the story of Roseanne Evangelio Lumaad, Prosecutor II of OCP Tagum City.
In the legal profession, respect is not freely given. It is earned—through years of hard work, integrity, competence, and unwavering commitment to justice.
For Prosecutor Roseanne Evangelio Lumaad of the Office of the City Prosecutor of Tagum City, Davao Region respect has never been demanded. It has been earned through a career marked by dedication to public service, excellence in the practice of law, and a genuine concern for the people he serves.
This Pride Month, the Department of Justice proudly highlights Prosecutor Lumaad's story as part of its DOJ Pride Stories Campaign—a story that demonstrates how authenticity and professional excellence can coexist, and how diversity strengthens the institutions entrusted with the administration of justice.
Long before he joined the National Prosecution Service in Region XI, Prosecutor Lumaad was already making a difference in the lives of countless Filipinos as a lawyer of the Public Attorney's Office. There, he stood beside those who often had no voice and no means to defend their rights. Day after day, he provided legal assistance to indigent clients, guided families through difficult circumstances, and upheld the principle that justice should never be reserved only for those who can afford it.
His transition to the Department of Justice brought with it a new responsibility— the solemn duty of representing the People of the Philippines in the pursuit of justice. As a prosecutor, he has approached this responsibility with the same diligence, fairness, and professionalism that have defined his career. Whether evaluating complaints, conducting investigations, or appearing before the courts, he remains guided by the belief that every case deserves careful attention and every person deserves to be treated with dignity.
Yet beyond his official title and responsibilities, what distinguishes Prosecutor Lumaad is the esteem in which he is held by those who know him best.
Among colleagues, he is respected for his professionalism, reliability, and willingness to extend assistance whenever needed. Fellow prosecutors and lawyers recognize his competence and commitment to ethical legal practice. Friends describe him as sincere, compassionate, and steadfast. To his family, he remains a source of pride whose accomplishments have never diminished his humility and grounded character.
Within the legal profession, where credibility is built over years and reputations are carefully formed, Prosecutor Lumaad has earned the trust and respect of peers not because of the labels attached to him, but because of the values he consistently lives by. His life and career serve as a reminder that character remains the most enduring measure of a person.
As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, Prosecutor Lumaad's journey carries a message that extends far beyond representation. It speaks of the freedom to live truthfully while pursuing excellence. It demonstrates that authenticity is not a barrier to success, but a source of strength. Most importantly, it affirms that public institutions are at their best when individuals are empowered to contribute their talents without fear of prejudice or exclusion.
In many ways, his story reflects the very ideals that the Department of Justice seeks to uphold—fairness, dignity, equality, and respect for every person.
This Pride Month, the Department celebrates Prosecutor Roseanne Evangelio Lumaad not only for what he has achieved, but for the example he continues to set. Through his work, he has earned the respect of colleagues, fellow lawyers, friends, family, and the communities he serves. Through his authenticity, he inspires others to embrace who they are. Through his dedication to justice, he reminds us that true leadership is measured not merely by position, but by the positive impact one leaves on the lives of others.
His story is ultimately not about labels.
It is about service.
It is about character.
It is about earning respect through integrity.
And it is about taking pride in both one's identity and one's contribution to the pursuit of justice.
