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By Reiner "Meow" Grospe Living outside Metro Manila, but still want to celebrate self-care? Then you're in luck! This is Me: Brave and Free is hitting six cities through our partner community based organizations. On May 26, 2018, Loveyourself, Inc. together with community-based organizations are launching This is Me: Brave and Free – the first community-led multi-site HIV testing day in the Philippines. Nine like-minded organizations banded together to expand the reach within and outside Metro Manila. Get to know your status with the fast, free, and confidential community based-screening (CBS) process . Go to https://bitly.com/ThisIsMe2018 to sign up! You can also walk-in too! CAGAYAN DE ORO: Kagay-an PLUS, Inc. Preserving life and uniting society is what it means to be a PLUS, at least for Kagay-on PLUS (KPLUS), Inc. They envision being a leading organization that promotes a non-discriminating and gender responsive society for people living with HIV (PLHIVs) and Lesb...

By Carlos Diego A. Rozul Let’s take a look behind the shoot of the Philippines’ first community-led multi-site HIV testing day on May 26, 2018 ! Meet the talented people who shared their passions for the HIV advocacy. Seven Barreto a fashion photographer of ten years, Erwin Aguila member of the Fashion Designers Alliance (FaDAL), Vincent Mallanta a gym buff make-up artist of seven years, Jenn Tuazon who balances medical technology and make-up, and Mila Gulfan an up and comer make-up artist shared love for This is Me: Brave and Free . Getting Involved It was an easy decision for Vincent and Seven to shoot for the campaign, even offering his studio to use. “I got a call from a friend and offered me to shoot for LoveYourself. I immediately accepted the offer, in the name of the advocacy.” Seven stated. Similarly, Erwin shared how FaDAL’s support for the HIV advocacy has driven him to join. “ HIV Prevention has been the advocacy of FaDAL Manila for a long time now so when I was given the ...

By Jhemarie Arca The support from the community far transcends our expectations as the Philippines’ first community-led multi-site HIV testing day happening on May 26, 2018 is just around the corner! Join us as we welcome our transgender volunteers: Disney Aguila, trans Deaf advocate, and makeup artist from Mandaluyong; and Margaux Medina, stylist from a major commercial network. The duo share their advocacy that inspires both the Deaf and transgender community. Joining the Campaign The lovely ladies both expressed their admiration for the campaign as it showcases inclusivity through all expressions and orientation. Disney pointed out that the key to every action is loving and caring for yourself first. “ The campaign is really perfect since it’s about loving yourself. And all people must be aware of HIV. ” She explained that everyone, no matter how small, can help spread the word. “ I really wanted to join today’s campaign as a volunteer and to give service to the organization .” Marg...

By Jhemarie Arca The stars are certainly aligning! We feel the increasing support of the community as  the Philippines’ first community-led multi-site HIV testing day on May 26, 2018 comes nearer . Two young souls shine brighter as they step up to let the world know about inclusivity, equality, and taking control of our sexual health - Elcid Lao, a professional sales representative and entrepreneur, and Aldwin Chester Amolat, a senior high school graduate from Malolos, Bulacan and a young HIV advocate. Joining the Campaign Elcid Lao, often called as Cidoi, is a 31-year old entrepreneur and sales representative from Makati. As a young professional in the metro, he decided to join the campaign as he sees this as a platform to showcase diversity within the LGBT community. Acknowledging the fact that we all live in a world where HIV is present, Cidoi believes that diversity should be anchored with acceptance rather than segregation. “This campaign targets people that are branded as a...