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By Carlos Diego A. Rozul LoveYourself in 2019 has been ever present on almost all media platforms, name it - social media, radio, television, out-of-home and even podcasts. The dedication of the volunteers to spread awareness on our shared causes is truly remarkable. When it comes to the HIV advocacy, it takes creativity and ingenuity to break away from the social stigma surrounding sex and its related topics. Let’s take a look back at how volunteers and staff have spread LoveYourself’s message of nurturing one's self-worth. The Online Space LoveYourself’s main channel of communication is the Internet. With Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, the social media team of the communications committee are always on it to promote services and events, engage audiences, and answer queries. Former communications head Paul Junio has been crucial in implementing the organization's online strategies. Starting the year off with the Humans of LoveYourself series, Paul was able to show quick sn...

By Carlos Diego A. Rozul Witness the CineSpectra 2019 Short Film Festival's ten finalists! Themed as Your Judgement, Their Life , the collection of short films feature stories of people living with HIV (PLHIV) made by budding local film directors mentored by the Directors Guild of the Philippines Inc . You can catch this free film viewing on August 26 2019 - 5:00pm and August 27, 2019 at 12:00nn and 6:30pm at Ayala Malls Trinoma Cinema 6, Quezon City, and from August 28-30, 2019 at the Cinematheque Centre Manila, Iloilo, and Davao. Among the 97 entry submissions, the following were chosen to develop and produce the 5-minute short films showcased in the festival: “A”  by Roylan Modina (Manila City) “Alex & Aki”  by Dexter Paul De Jesus (Quezon City) “Ang Gasgas Na Plaka Ni Lolo Bert”  by Janina Gacosta (Mandaluyong City) “Doon Sa Isang Sulok”  by Alfredo Tapang, Jr. (Quezon City) “Guhit”  by Kyle Jumayne Francisco (Pampanga) “Ikaw Din?!”  by John Aaron A...