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

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By Diego Rozul and Jean Natividad 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. #ChillSquad L to R: Rv Torres, Fifth Pagotan, Kenn Richmond, Apolo Cuenco, Ernest Gatpandan III Have you been putting off that HIV test even if it’s been months since the three-month rule ? Well it’s about time to get rid of those anxieties and finally relax in knowing your status . You’ll certainly find security and assurance with our lovely volunteers assisting you in every step of the way. Getting tested for HIV shouldn’t be such a daunting task, just ask our #ChillSquad! “Guys, let’s make HIV testing FUN! Me an

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

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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. And don't forget to register at go.loveyourself.ph/lovesquad . You'll receive a confirmation message two days before the event (November 24, 2017, Friday). 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 about 10 minutes if you walk from LRT-Quirino Station / Taft Avenue. You could also ride a public transportation vehicle going through Quirino Avenue. Ask to be dropped off at Victoria Court, which will be at the right side of the street. From Roxas Boulevard It is only a 5-minute walk from Roxas Boulevard. You could also ride a public transportation vehicle going through Quirino Avenue. Vic

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

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By Ulysses Konstantin Largado 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? Visit go.loveyourself.ph/lovesquad to sign up, and you will receive a confirmation message two days before the event (November 24, 2017, Friday). #LoveSquad marks the fourth Community-Based Screening (CBS) event held by LoveYourself, beginning with Incognito in May 2016. These testing events serve as the organization’s response to the increasing need to reach out to more people for HIV testing. Potential clients who may have not gotten tested because of several factors—be it location, work schedule, lifestyle, even those who are uncomfortable to submit to screening due to stigma or lack of information— are offered a convenient alternative that maintains discretion, efficiency

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

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By Jean Natividad 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. Visit go.loveyourself.ph/lovesquad to sign up, and you will receive a confirmation message two days before the event (November 24, 2017, Friday). Just like LoveYourself’s previous HIV screening day events, #LoveSquad is here to reach out to key-affected populations, especially the millennial generation, that still experience the stigma attached to HIV testing. This initiative is one of LoveYourself’s many efforts to halt the growing number of HIV cases in the country by promoting HIV testing as a regular part of one’s self-care routine. The #LoveSquad reflects today’s informed youth that not only finds enjoymen