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Harana Chapter 10: Love Yourself

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Past Harana Chapters:   * Chapter 1   * Chapter 2 * Chapter 3    * Chapter 4    * Chapter 5    * Chapter 6     * Chapter 7    * Chapter 8     * Chapter 9 Harana Chapter 10: Love Yourself Ilang buwan din ang nakalipas ng kilig, tampuhan at pagpapadama ng kanilang pagmamahalan. Kaya tuwing nakakasama ni Ash si Trey ay ibang kilig ang kanyang nararamdaman. Kilig na ngayon lamang n’ya naramdaman sa buong buhay n’ya. “Dalawang buwan na tayo, pero parang kada araw ay parang unang araw na nakasama kita at narinig sa’yo ang salitang I Love You,” ani Ash. “I won’t get tired of loving and saying these words to you, Ash. I love you!” sambit ni Trey habang aakma ng isang nakaw na halik. “By the way baby boy, we will be performing again next week. Hope to see you there.” “Oo naman, wala pa naman akong na-miss na gig mo di ba?”. “Yeah, but sometimes I feel you just want to g...

Volunteer Spotlight: Pete Tan, The Free Spirit

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With every summit he reaches, mountaineer and LoveYourself volunteer Pete Tan learns a thing or two about life. His biggest lesson so far – “Life is not all clear skies.”   By Jean Natividad  There’s something about being close to nature that changes a person. Away from the ruckus of city life, one is able to reflect on the things that matter and be present for each fleeting moment. There's also a certain calm that being in the hills, or sitting by the river, or watching the waves brings. It is a state not easy to master given today's fast-paced life when everyone seems to be in a rush. What for really – we’re not quite sure. Pete Tan, LoveYourself volunteer, mountaineer, and explorer of life has benefited from his nature adventures. At first encounter, one can sense the serenity in his disposition and hear the calm in his voice against a backdrop of urban noise. His amiable nature makes it easy for anyone to warm up to him. Perhaps this is why he fits so well in heading LoveY...

LoveYourself Provides #Finally Free HIV Screening For Me On May 17 In Malate

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In celebration of the National HIV Testing Week, LoveYourself will be conducting a free HIV screening day on May 17, Sunday , at  Victoria Court Malate . This event is open for all ages * and genders. Register now at  go.loveyourself.ph/finally . Register For A Slot Registration ensures you have a slot during the event. Please come on time between 10AM and 5PM, after which you may no longer be accommodated. First Free HIV Screening Day? Read These Helpful Guides 1. If you need directions to the event, here's a detailed map on how to get to Victoria Court Malate . 2. Know what to do and what to expect during a free HIV screening day . 3. Have no fear - learn  how to prepare for your first HIV screening . Support #Finally Free HIV Testing For Me! Realizing that people in Manila may not get screened for HIV because of its cost in private clinics, LoveYourself brings free HIV testing in a very accessible location in the center of the metro. With a message of  “#Finally...