Posts

Showing posts from May, 2016

Celebrate loud and proud at Pride Night 2016 on June 11

Image
Bask in Pinoy and LGBT glory at Pride Night 2016 , a free pop-up art show and pride party, on June 11, from 6 p.m. to 12 midnight, at Pineapple Lab , ​6071 Palma Street, Makati ​City. Pride Night 2016, happening this Pride Month and on the eve of Independence Day, is all about celebrating pride and freedom for the LGBT community in an atmosphere of inclusiveness and diversity.  Entrance is free, but do register at go.loveyourself.ph/pridenight to get RSVP invites. The festivities will kick off with the LoveYourself x Pineapple Lab: Pinoy & LGBT Pride Exhibit featuring the carefully curated works of Jun Jun Sta. Ana, Leeroy New , Niccolo Cosme, Mars Bugaoan, Derick Vinculado, Tokwa Peñaflorida, Joshua Galvez, Erka Inciong and other LGBT artists. The exhibit will run until the end of June, and a portion of artwork sale proceeds will go to LoveYourself. Also be dazzled and entertained by performances from the Daloy Dance Company, Philippe Salvador Palmos (Rak of Aegis), and other

LoveYourself Incognito: HIV Testing Incorporating Stealth and Speed

Image
LoveYourself, an HIV and AIDS awareness group, once again harnesses its experience in HIV testing by incorporating stealth and speed in its latest HIV testing event, LoveYourself Incognito, to be held on May 29, Sunday, at the Victoria Court Malate. Through this innovation, the organization emphasizes its Tatak LoveYourself promise of service that is Iniingatan at Inaasikaso (being well-taken cared of) by carefully considering the needs of individuals in affected populations who may be anxious or uncomfortable to go out into the open and get themselves tested. Simply register at go.loveyourself.ph/incognito and head to the HIV screening venue where you will have to go through three short and simple steps lasting no more than 15 minutes: 1.      Be Anonymous : Upon your arrival at Victoria Court Malate, you will get a number and unique identifier code. 2.       Take the Test : you will undergo a rapid screening by getting your finger pricked to get just two (2) drops of blood. 3.

How To Get To Victoria Court Malate For LoveYourself Incognito

Image
Congratulations for taking the brave step to know your HIV status with   LoveYourself Incognito   on May 17. Before anything else,  make sure you  register   to ensure a slot.  On the day itself, proceed to  Victoria Court Malate  between 10AM to 7PM. You are encouraged to print the map below or save the photo on your mobile phone for reference. Read on for more details on how to get to the location. Exact Address Victoria Court Malate 2184 Madre Ignacia Street corner Quirino Avenue, Malate, Manila. From the LRT - Quirino Station / Taft Avenue - It is a 10-minute walk from LRT-Quirino Station / Taft Avenue - Or you can take a public transportation vehicle going through Quirino Avenue and ask them to drop you off at Victoria Court Malate. It should be on the right side. From Roxas Boulevard - It is a 5-minute walk from Roxas Boulevard - Or you can take a public transportation vehicle going through Quirino Avenue and ask them to drop you off at Victoria Court Malate. It should be on the

LoveYourself Observes first ever "AIDS Hour" in the Philippine AIDS Candlelight Memorial (PIACM)

Image
The Philippines conducted the world’s first AIDS Hour last May 14, Saturday at the Liwasang Aurora of the Quezon City Memorial Circle. Starting 6 pm to  7 pm in the evening, people gathered to observe AIDS Hour as part of the 33rd International AIDS Candlelight Memorial (IACM), to remember those who have succumbed and passed on due to HIV/AIDS. The project is spearheaded by the Department of Health (DOH) in coordination with local government units. This year, IACM was renamed to the Philippine International AIDS Candlelight Memorial (PIACM) to allude to local efforts addressing the HIV epidemic in the country. Latest data released by the Department of Health in the HIV/AIDS Registry of the Philippines (HARP) reveals a dramatic increase in the number of people infected over the same period last year and the year before. While 17 people were infected daily in 2014, the number has increased by almost 50% with 25 people being infected daily as of March 2016. One of the highlights of the pr

How To Get To LoveYourself Uni

Image
Fast Facts: Nearest Train Station: LRT1-Gil Puyat Nearest Bus Terminals: DLTB Bus Terminal, BBL Bus Terminal; Pacita Liner Terminal Bus Routes: Alabang-Lawton (via Taft Avenue) FX Routes: Monumento-Taft/Buendia; Cubao-Taft/Buendia; Fairvew/PHILCOA-Taft/Buendia; Quiapo-Taft/Buendia; Divisoria-Taft/Buendia Jeepney Routes: Baclaran-Divisoria; Baclaran-Sta. Cruz; Baclaran-Quiapo Nearby Places: LRT1-Gil Puyat Station, Atrium Suites, Arellano University, BBL Bus Station, Cartimar Shopping Center, EGI Shopping Mall, JAM Bus Station, Pacita Liner Terminal, Tritran Bus Station Commuting Routes: From Caloocan From Las Piñas From Makati From Mandaluyong/Pasig From Manila From Muntinlupa From Parañaque/Pasay From Quezon City From Taguig From Caloocan: Route 1: LRT Take the LRT1 and get off at Gil Puyat station. LoveYourself Uni is at the 2nd floor of the building where Mercury Drug is (Taft northbound), right beside the station. Route 2: FX From Monumento, ride an FX to Taft/Buendia. Get o