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By: Ryan Taborada Restricted mobility in Cebu City due to imposed lockdowns has posed a real challenge for its residents who continually need to avail of HIV-related services by LoveYourself White House. Knowing that testing and access to medication is critical to combat the spread of HIV, LoveYourself continues to open its door to anyone who needs its services. Except on holidays, LoveYourself White House remains open from Wednesdays through Sundays, with temporarily reduced service hours of 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., cut-off time at 4 p.m. Starting on May 20, 2020, the center will operate from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., 6 p.m. cut-off time. Its return to its regular hours of 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. will be announced once this becomes viable.  To keep the in-person antiretroviral (ARV) refill uninterrupted for those undergoing treatment, LoveYourself has recently activated the Xpress Refill program. They may now receive ARV refill via delivery by registering here: go.loveyourself.ph/xpressrefill . “...

By Raychie Lomongo VOLUNTEERISM IN CEBU: Opening on 27 April 2019, LoveYourself White House will serve as the newest community center of LoveYourself, Inc. , contributing to the global goal of ending HIV/AIDS by 2030.  In photo are the volunteers of LoveYourself Cebu. CEBU CITY – The LoveYourself, Inc., the leading community-led HIV services provider in Manila, will extend its reach to Cebu with the grand opening of its newest center – the LoveYourself White House on 27 April 2019 near the Fuente Circle. As LoveYourself White House opens its doors, Cebuanos will have a new safe space where they can get HIV-related services for free. This includes HIV education, counseling, testing and treatment. LoveYourself White House will also offer free internet and coffee. This concept of co-working space allows students to study and young professionals to work, while getting tested at the same time. “LoveYourself is always trying a new concept to diversify its response relative to the needs ...

Tony and Grammy award winning producer Jhett Tolentiono and FRONTROW Entertainment proudly bring the multi-awarded revival play M. Butterfly to Cebu City this March 14-17, 2019. The story revolves around Rene Gallimard, a member of the French embassy in China. Rene is mild mannered and considers himself to be poor with women. When he meets Chinese opera star Song Liling, he falls in love with her and thought of her to be the embodiment of the perfect woman -Madame Butterfly. This breathtaking story of love, power, and deception has been certainly brought to life by its amazing cast. Along with 2018 Aliw Award Best Actor RS Francisco reprising his role as Song Liling, the cast includes Philippine theater royalty Jenine Desiderio to play Helga Gallimard, Oliver Borten as Rene Gallimard, and Norm McLeod as Manuel Toulon. You can catch the performances of M. Butterfly in SM Seaside City Centerstage, Cebu City on the following dates: March 14, 2019 (Thursday) - Opening Night 7pm March 15, 2...