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By Carlos Diego A. Rozul When Catriona Gray landed in the top 5 and bagged the Beauty with a Purpose award in Miss World 2016, she was recognized for her passionate work in Paraiso Bright Beginnings Project.  Since then she has gone on to not only win the Miss Universe-Philippines crown to represent the country later in December, but has also added the HIV advocacy as one of her top passion projects. Catriona Gray talking to select volunteers Photo by: Catriona Gray “ When a friend of mine passed away from AIDS-related complications. It really caught me off guard because he never told anyone about it. There was this ‘hush’ over his condition and he suffered in silence. That's really what drove me to do something to be able to help others not reach the same fate.” ~Catriona Gray, Miss Universe - Philippines In July 2017, Catriona expanded her advocacy work when she supported internal events in LoveYourself and sharing her knowledge and experience to continually inspire volunteers. T...

By Carlos Diego A. Rozul Today, we make connections with each other in so many different ways. May it be through our workplace, common interests, or chance encounters, we could all learn something new about ourselves when we meet the right people. Blued is a gay social app that creates a space where people can build relationships. More than a social app, they take responsibility in looking out for their users' wellness. LoveYourself and Blued Blued has been a proactive supporter of LoveYourself's campaigns in their efforts to raise awareness about HIV among their users. "Blued takes into heart our responsibility to help gay men understand HIV and get tested regularly." - Evan Tan, Blued Country Marketing Manager From HIV screening events to fundraising campaigns , they have built a relationship with LoveYourself that has enriched the community's understanding of HIV through strategic and memorable campaigns. "HIV is not a death sentence. Take the first st...

By Carlos Diego A. Rozul The stage was set ablaze in the Philippines' first community-led multi-site HIV testing day  on May 26, 2018. This is Me: Brave and Free is a team effort organized by community based organizations across the Philippines  ( Juan Positive Movement , HIV & AIDS Support House, Inc , Decent Image of South Signal Association , Cavite Positive Action Group , GAYON , Project H4 , Kagay-an PLUS , and Olympus Society of Davao ) alongside LoveYourself ( LoveYourself Anglo , LoveYourself Uni , and Victoria by LoveYourself ) to celebrate self-care through a fast, free, and confidential community based-screening process . With almost one million people reached across social media platforms, and a total of 1,145 sign-ups , campaign efforts has certainly been a success. With today's advancements in social networking, social networking applications has played a significant role in promoting timely testing  among its  user base. Let...

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 Raymond Martin Manahan Hey, you! Are you a brave heart living in the Metro? Come celebrate with us as the first community-based multi-site HIV screening day takes place this May 26, 2018. This is Me: Brave and Free sets the stage for you lovers to showcase the beauty of self-love by knowing your status. LoveYourself Inc., together with its partner community-based organizations (CBOs) brings fast, free, and confidential HIV screening all over the Metro. Sign up now ! Get to know how to get to the community-based organizations hosting this event of courage, liberty, and self-love. Taguig City : Decent Image of South Signal Association (DIOSSA) “Let’s all do it the DIOSSA way: Be sure, be safe, and #BraveAndFree” DIOSSA formally started in 2014 and has since took the commitment of working towards a more positive image for the transgender community; addressing their physical health, psychological well-being, and human rights issues. Through its efforts, it envisions a gender-fair and ...