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By Carlos Diego A. Rozul LoveYourself has had a jam packed year this 2019. Spearheading new projects, events, and campaigns, its stronghold of volunteers have been hard at work to spread love and create ripples of positive change in the Philippines. On December 7, 2019, volunteers gathered to look back on the year that was with merriment and recognition at Kink: The LoveYourself Ball. This 2019, LoveYourself has expanded its reach starting with the launch of LoveYourself White House in Cebu, the organization's first community center outside of Metro Manila. Together with its Cebu team, LoveYourself is helping fellow community based organizations nationwide grow in their localities. Most notable was the launch of the Oro Pia Community Center by Kagay-an PLUS . LoveYourself also launched its response to the mental health service gap in the Philippines called Flourish Circle . As a community-driven initiative, it aims to use peer support as a framework to mediate depressive, anxious...

LoveYourself had a successful 2017. Through its fundraising events , community-based screening events , implementation of a youth-centered campaign , launch of the first transgender health clinic in the Philippines , organizing Asia’s premier charity and awards gala to the creation of a mobile application for condom utilization, LoveYourself continues to grow and spread the message of love. On December 16, 2017, volunteers gathered to celebrate the year that has been through merriment and recognition. Vinn Pagtakhan giving his speech Photo by Mike John Diaz Behind the Mask: The 2017 LoveYourself Ball started off with an inspiring speech by Ronivin Pagtakhan about the organization’s achievements in 2017, encapsulating the year with a video. Pagtakhan further explained the upcoming goals and objectives for 2018, which included a new organizational scheme aimed to achieving LoveYourself’s strategic objectives. An elegant cotillon followed the heartwarming speech. Composed of the many be...

LoveYourself will be hosting its first-ever LoveYourself Ball, a year-end party filled with grace and gratitude. To be held at the Ramada Hotel on December 10, Saturday, from 6PM onwards, the LoveYourself Ball brings together the advocacy in one magical celebratory night. Top Counselors and Volunteers LoveYourself will honor the top counselors and volunteers of the year, the exemplary contributors who have shaped the advocacy for the better, helped clients to access life-saving testing and treatment, and widened the reach of our message and services. Gadgets, GCs and Games Lucky LoveYourself Ball attendees will also receive raffle gadgets and gift certificates. There will also be fun games included in the programme with exciting prizes for the winners. Star of the Night - Best Dressed The theme for the night is black and gold, but unlike a traditional ball, formal is NOT required. Everyone is invited to come in their chosen outfits, whether that's a t-shirt or dress or coat or gown...