Celebrating 2017 at Behind the Mask: The LoveYourself Ball

LoveYourself had a successful 2017. Through its fundraising events, community-based screening events, implementation of a youth-centered campaign, launch of the first transgender health clinic in the Philippines, organizing Asia’s premier charity and awards gala to the creation of a mobile application for condom utilization, LoveYourself continues to grow and spread the message of love. On December 16, 2017, volunteers gathered to celebrate the year that has been through merriment and recognition.

STATUS: Live and Let Love – An Open Letter from a Person Who Learned What Is to Be True About HIV

If only we think as openly as Kevin Vistan, a community organizer, who wrote an open letter after being educated about the basic facts about HIV and AIDS. Here, he affirms that hate can never drive away hate, but love can.

Travel Squad Tells You How to Get to Victoria Court Malate for #LoveSquad HIV Screening Day on November 26

These are the only directions you’ll need on November 26, Sunday, as you head to #LoveSquad, LoveYourself’s fast, easy, and totally anonymous HIV screening day event at Victoria Court Malate. It’s from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., so grab your squad and be sure to drop by.

These Squads Explain Why It’s Cool to Know Your Status at the #LoveSquad HIV Screening Day Event on November 26

In case you missed it, #LoveSquad, LoveYourself’s fast, easy, and totally anonymous HIV screening day event is happening on November 26, Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Victoria Court Malate. Don’t forget to register here: go.loveyourself.ph/lovesquad. And just in case you need a tad more convincing to show up, we’ve asked our dear squads why making HIV testing your #SquadGoals and a regular part of your self-care routine is important.

Get Ready for #LoveSquad on November 26 | Study Squad Explains What Community-Based HIV Screening Is All About

Hang out with us at #LoveSquad on November 26th, 2017, 10 am to 7 pm, at Victoria Court Malate, and experience private, secure, and accurate HIV testing in a fraction of the time—no more than 20 minutes from the time of prick ‘til you see the results on the stick! Quick, isn’t it?

Join the #LoveSquad on November 26 and make HIV screening your #SquadGoals

Hey, you! Yes, you. The #LoveSquad is calling on all you fitness buffs, jet-setters, bookworms, and lovers of life out there. Be at Victoria Court Malate on November 26, 2017, Sunday, for LoveYourself’s fast, easy, and totally anonymous HIV screening day. The event is from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., so grab the whole gang and make HIV screening your #SquadGoals.

Batch Duque, LoveYourself’s 18th batch, Completes the Nostalgic Series of the Organization’s Heritage

September 30, 2017—Fresh faces once again dotted the People’s Hall of SM Aura Premier with the orientation of …

STATUS – HIV and Blood Donations

Blood is the lifeline that flows through the body. It nourishes and transports waste products to appropriate filtering organs. In the past year, there have been reports of increased donated units that have tested reactive for HIV after screening consistent with the rise of HIV infections in the Philippines. However, there have also been accounts of nonreactive men having sex with men (MSM) who have been deferred from donating blood on the basis of their sexual orientation.

HIV Cases Continue to Rise, According to Latest HARP Data

The Philippines’ battle with HIV continues, as the number of newly diagnosed people living with HIV (PLHIV) remains high.

STATUS – Working with HIV

While some people look to their jobs to make ends meet, others consider their work as a part of their self-fulfillment and self-realization. In this edition of STATUS, we ask: Should your serostatus matter at your workplace?