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By Mark Angelo de Castro The basics of HIV Transmission ( ESSE ) states that if one of the four conditions (exit, survive, sufficiency, entry) is not satisfied, no transmission will occur. Insofar as going against these conditions is concerned, the use of condoms provides us with a very reliable line of protection to prevent HIV transmission by blocking the entry of the virus. But do condoms really work? There are inconsistencies in reports about the effectiveness of using condoms to prevent HIV transmission. Some studies say that if condoms are used correctly and consistently, they could provide up to 98% protection [1] , while others put its effectiveness at a lower 70% [2] . The Center for Disease Control and Prevention, without mentioning any quantitative data, states that “C onsistent and correct use of latex condoms is highly effective in preventing sexual transmission of HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.” [3] It is important to note that the use of condoms does not provide an a

By Jean Natividad These hunky gents are putting their brains and brawn to good use. Our Let's TESTMNL! ambassadors are posing not just to heat up summer; they're out to make a statement, too. For our upcoming HIV testing day event, we've enlisted the help of five sexy and sensible men to  tell you why you need to get tested, stat. Get to know them a little more, too, as they share a few tidbits about themselves. And don't forget to join us for Let's TESTMNL! on May 28, Sunday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Victoria Court Malate. It's LoveYourself and TestMNL's fast, easy, and anonymous HIV screening event. To register, just visit go.loveyourselft.ph/testmnl . Rian Eli Rian, an HR officer for the United Nations, is on the right path. With his chosen career, he finds fulfillment in serving his fellow employees and the organization. And with his role in Let's TESTMNL!, he's able to serve more people. "I believe in the vision of LoveYourself, and I'm

By Watson Vergara Everyone has talked about a particular status in his or her life, be it their relationship status, their financial status, and heck people talk about their problems on their Facebook status all the time! But one thing that’s rarely talked about is one’s HIV status. Despite its relevance today it is still greatly stigmatized and has been thought of as taboo by many. This monthly column aims to help facilitate discussion on issues surrounding HIV testing and living with HIV. According to the HIV/AIDS and ART Registry of the Philippines’ (HARP) January 2017 report , 27% of people living with HIV (PLHIV) are among 15 to 22 years old or the youth. This calls for proactivity among the youth to practice   safe sex and to get tested for HIV after three months of possible exposure. Instead of an article about the youth and their sexual health, here is a piece about the youth from the perspective of their parents. But before we dwell into that, let’s talk more about the role

By Diego Rozul Let's TESTMNL ! , LoveYourself and  TestMNL 's  fast, easy, and anonymous HIV testing event is happening on  May 28, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m . at  Victoria Court Malate .  To register, log on to  go.loveyourself.ph/testmnl .  Want to know how the test will be conducted then? Read on to find out.  LoveYourself has embarked on a great change, adapting a quicker and more efficient way of testing for HIV in its HIV testing day events - Community Based Screening (CBS). It was first used in the May 2016 Incognito testing which served 300 clients, so far the most successful turnout for any LoveYourself HIV testing day event. The advances in the time required to obtain results with high levels of accuracy have allowed LoveYourself to offer its past Incognito events and the upcoming Let's TESTMNL! as quick and efficient, promising results in 15 minutes from the time of the collection of blood sample. The decision to shift from Standard Testing Protocol to Community Based Sc

By Hershey Homol Let's TESTMNL , LoveYourself and TestMNL 's fast, easy, and anonymous HIV testing event is happening on May 28, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m . at Victoria Court Malate . To register, log on to go.loveyourself.ph/testmnl . Will it be your first time to get tested? If so, read on to get an idea of how an HIV test goes. The first time for anything can be downright daunting—be it your maiden trip driving a car, your initial instance asking someone out beyond a coffee date, or even your sexual debut having a casual or romantic encounter. Understandably, your first HIV test may scare the living daylights out of you. Maybe it’s the thought of blood extraction, or the possibilities on the result of the HIV test that leave your palms sweaty. Here are a few reminders to help you prepare and build your confidence before your first HIV test. Photo by Manny Marcelo for The Philippine Star 1. No fasting required.  HIV testing does not require fasting. Go ahead and indulge on your favor

By Jennina Carla Saldaña Alvizo \ To some people, it takes a lot to muster enough courage for them to decide to get tested. This is why we want to be the first one to congratulate you for taking this brave step! Before anything else, don’t forget to sign up to join Let's TESTMNL! Register at go.loveyourself.ph/testmnl , and you will receive a confirmation notice two days prior the event (May 26, 2017, Friday). On May 28, 2017, Sunday , proceed to Victoria Court Malate between 10AM to 7PM . You can choose to print the map provided below or save it on your mobile phone for easier reference. Exact Address Victoria Court Malate, 2184 Madre Ignacia Street corner Quirino Avenue, Malate, Manila. From the LRT - Quirino Station / Taft Avenue It will take you approximately 10 minutes if you walk from LRT-Quirino Station / Taft Avenue. You can also opt to take a public transportation vehicle going through Quirino Ave., then ask to be dropped off at Victoria Court which should be at the rig

The Victoria Health and Wellness Center (VHWC) is looking for a full-time  Nurse  for its groundbreaking transgender-specific community center, the first in the Philippines, located in Taft Avenue, Manila. ABOUT VHWC VHWC is the FIRST TRANSGENDER-SPECIFIC Health and Wellness Center in the Philippines that aims to provide a holistic package of health services for Transgender Persons, with focus on Sexual and Reproductive Health. It is manged by LoveYourself, Inc., an established provider of health and wellness services, including Voluntary Counseling and Testing for HIV/AIDS for Key Affected Populations, particularly LGBTIQ communities. LoveYourself also manages the Anglo and Uni Community Centers which account for 52% of new HIV-AIDS cases in Metro Manila and 32% of all cases in the Philippines in the year 2015 alone. TLY Clinics and Health Centers are satellite clinics of the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine or RITM of the Department of Health of the Philippines. ESSENTIAL JO

By Diego Rozul Let’s TESTMNL ! is the latest anonymous HIV screening event of LoveYourself Inc. powered by TestMNL . The screening is fast, easy, and totally anonymous. The event will be held on May 28, 2017 (Sunday) at Victoria Court Malate from 10:00am - 7:00pm . Sign up at go.loveyourself.ph/testmnl to join Let’s TESTMNL! You will receive a confirmation notice two days prior the event (May 26, 2017, Friday). Similar to Incognito 2.0 in November 2016, Let’s TESTMNL! aims to reach out to key-affected populations that still undergo the stigma of getting tested for HIV. The event prioritizes strict confidentiality and quick screening procedures during the event. Participants no longer need to fill out lengthy forms encountered at many testing clinics. Instead, you just need to give your contact information upon registration, and you’ll be given a Unique Identifier Code (UIC). An available counselor will then attend to you, and after the test is done, the results will be ready in 15