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On Facebook, Erka Inciong is often snapped hugging friends and carrying a wide smile, but the young artist knows all too well the feelings of loneliness and shame that hound LGBTQI+ persons. A professional graphic artist for a business daily by day, Erka eases into the shoes of an illustrator at night during which she creates powerful images of despair, visualizing the struggles that the LGBTQI+ community and she herself have felt growing up. Erka's work has been on display in "L O S S," an art exhibit celebrating the opening of Warrior Poet Art Cafe and she was also a featured artist in the Metro Manila Pride Queer Arts Festival held earlier this year. This Saturday, Erka also joins Pride Night 2016 and below she explains the comforting emotions she tries to imbue in her work: Could you describe your art? It's an extension of myself. What is the role of your art in empowering LGBT? To make them feel that they are not alone. What can people expect from you when they ...

Who will shine as the fan-favorite Social Media Stars during the coronation night of  Mr. & Ms Fratpad Pageant on November 28 ? Vote now for your favorite hunks and beauties -- check out the full Facebook album and click Like to cast one vote.  Get your friends to vote as well to push your candidate to the top. Voting ends on November 27, 2015 11:59PM. The male and female candidate with the most number of likes will win the Social Media Star award. Winners will be revealed and awarded on the November 28 pageant show. You can also vote by browsing through all the candidate photos below shot by photographer Mark Ryan Alvarez. Male candidates   Vote for Seth Vote for Blake Vote for Prince   Vote for Francis     Vote for ER   Vote for Jace   (Photo Erratum: Jace is from Fresh Men University and not Francisco Amazing Talents) Vote for Eyes   Vote for Gian Vote for Juan Vote for Jay  Vote for Dave Female candidates Vote for Catalina ...

Are you ready to watch the most fabulous pageant show this November? Hot guys and beautiful men-in-drag will vie for the titles of Mr. & Ms. Fratpad, and you're invited to watch the competition live on November 28 at the Kaban ng Hiyas Hall, 3F Mandaluyong City (moved from Mandaluyong City Gymnasium.) Program starts at 7PM. For tickets, contact Francis at 0917-860-8244.  P100 - General Admission ticket P200 - Patron ticket Purchasing a ticket grants you a seat to the competition and coronation night. All proceeds will help benefit LoveYourself to continue providing free and confidential HIV testing  in Metro Manila. A Night To Remember 21 contestants will strut and pose in three costume segments, and engage in a battle of wits in the question-and-answer stages. Elimination Round - Creative wear: With the theme of "Celestial," contestants will wear heavenly costumes inspired by the sun, moon, stars, planets and even the universe. - Resort wear: Contestants will be pro...

The annual LoveYourself Open Photoshoot returns bigger than ever this September 5 and 6, 2015 . (Previously August 29 and 30, but was moved due to unforeseen INC gathering near event venue.) Sign up now to get a studio-quality portrait while wearing the iconic LoveYourself shirt. Slots are limited so make sure to register early . For a P1,200 donation , you will get: Grooming and make-up services led by celebrity make-up artist Renen Bautista 1 beautiful digital portrait from photographer Joyce Valerie Jacinto 1 classic LoveYourself shirt Exclusive chance to pre-order the new LoveYourself sando, as seen on volunteer Mike Chan below (Sando sold separately from P1,200 fee.) Refresh your photo Already have a LoveYourself shirt and portrait? Refresh your photo for 2015 and proudly show off the lovable new you. Duo and group shots added This year, LoveYourself also expands the shoot options to include duos and groups. Take a timeless group photo with your family, friends, partner and Lo...

The Love Yourself Project's annual TLY Summer Camp 2014 Hunger Games Edition OLONGAPO May 1-4, 2014 Reserve Now: go.loveyourself.ph/summercamp2014 LIMITED slots available! First Reserved. First Paid. First Served Policy.

Are you a single guy? And you kinda wanna meet other single guys? It’s frustrating sometimes. You go to bars, bathhouses, or perhaps online… but you feel, these are really not the places to find love. Well, “Dating Dudes” is an event to meet like-minded guys and discuss these things. Why is it so hard to meet the right ones? What makes meeting other guys easier and less frustrating? “Dating Dudes” is part of Love Yourself’s series of events where the goal is to have meaningful conversations, among guys of the same persuasion, on topics that are interesting, fun, and engaging. It is a by-invitation event on February 8, 2014,  Saturday, at an undisclosed venue. If you are interested to join, please register at    http://go.loveyourself.ph/DDfeb to receive an invite.

Today, LoveYourself is in the midst of a growing movement. We're opening our doors to a new generation of LoveYourself volunteers who can lead this movement with us. Interested? Read on. LOVERS ARE VANGUARDS LoveYourself is known for creating  innovative campaigns, and building model communities that empower MSMs across the country. That simply wouldn't be possible without Lovers  — our incredibly talented volunteers. These Lovers are  vanguards   —   people who lead the way ; volunteers who have the passion, talent and love to transform our advocacy in new and exciting ways, and take it to ever-greater heights. IN THE MIDST OF A MOVEMENT At a time when attention around HIV in the Philippines is  growing   increasingly   frenetic , LoveYourself has been  one with the community , helping people dare to make the choice to love themselves everyday.  In a society where we are taught that staying healthy means living less , LoveYour...

Last Saturday, something was amiss at Asgard. At exactly 08:00 PM on 10 August, 2013, Lovers flocked in droves to one of Victoria Court Malate ’s most magnificent themed rooms, Asgard .  The Thor-inspired offering—a palatial two-floor suite, decked to the nines with intricate gold finishes and illuminated at every turn with lush mood light—played host to one of the most exciting events at just a stone’s throw away from the LoveYourself Hub . The occasion? TLY Connect , a mixer organized by the LoveYourself Events committee with a distinctly LoveYourself flavor. Advertised internally as having “no agenda, just fun and excitement”, it was exactly the breather that the Lovers had been looking forward to, some even having come from the furthest reaches of the metro to be able to “mix, match and be merry” that night.  The Events committee certainly did not disappoint: a potluck ensured food, drinks and “drinks” aplenty, and a packed karaoke catalogue ...