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LoveYourself welcomes the newest ally to its growing circle of supporters and friends, the beauty and wellness clinic Aesthetic Science . “We support LoveYourself, an organization that aims to raise HIV awareness among the youth and MSM groups. Let us achieve, share, and celebrate love in all its forms since the essence of love is universal,” said a representative from Aesthetic Science. Aesthetic Science has been ramping up its support not just to LoveYourself but also to other advocacies, such as assisting the Red-Cross Muntinlupa Chapter by organizing a blood donation drive among its employees. “We are turning red and sharing love this month by giving it not just to ourselves but to others as well,” said the Aesthetic Science representative. Established in November 2005 by Dr. Yanee Vasquez, Aesthetic Science was created out of a passion to provide affordable, medical-based skin and body care treatments in a relaxing and soothing ambience of a spa.  The medical-based cosmetic...

Have you been thinking about volunteering lately? Have you been wanting to help out in some way? If you have that fire inside of you, let LoveYourself help you ignite it. If you're like us, you've probably been burning to volunteer for some time now. You aren't alone. Many of us were drawn into this advocacy because we knew we were hot with this passion, knew we needed to help in some way. And when we became part of LoveYourself, that passion -- that fire -- grew and spread, and allowed us to do amazing things. If you want to spark change, let LoveYourself be the way you do it. LoveYourself is a community of passionate, committed volunteers who are taking on the issues that matter to people like us: self-worth, being MSM, and living with HIV. At LoveYourself, you are welcome to create positive change however you can. Whether it's through being an HIV counselor and helping people through the experience of getting tested, or in another way, there's opportunity for all...

Starting February 2013, our  hyper-discreet premium HIV testing service , LoveYourself Platinum, will be available in Alabang. Our first testing date is on 16 February, 2014 (Sunday), from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. at a convenient but discreet location in the Madrigal Business Park in Alabang. Interested?  Reserve one of the limited slots now ! Just fill up the form, and you'll receive e-mail and SMS instructions containing the full details of the testing service. Is this for me? If you live or work in Alabang, or in the nearby southern areas of Metro Manila, and want utmost discreetness when taking your HIV test, then LoveYourself Platinum is the best service available. Our Alabang service follows the same high standards of service that our highly-rated HIV testing service  previously offered only in Mandaluyong and Makati. I’ve signed up. What do I do during the HIV test? Read through our LoveYourself Platinum: What Happens During HIV Testing as well as our HIV Testing FAQs to ...

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.

LOVEYOURSELF PLATINUM is back!  January 23 (Thursday). 04:00 PM - 10:00 PM only. Limited slots.  Book your appointment today: http://go.LoveYourself.ph/PLATINUM Who deserves LoveYourself Platinum?  This is perfect for people who do not want to be seen taking their HIV test in a center, clinic or hospital. Everything is mindfully prepared and ensured to be smooth-flowing for the most discreet and delicate clients.  What is the difference when you come for Platinum? Testing happens somewhere along Shaw Blvd in Mandaluyong City. When you register, a coordinator will closely and confidentially communicate with you regarding the details of your appointment, including the exact location and address. During your appointment, you arrive and a private room is reserved for you -- where you will meet your counselor, and a medical technologist who will do the test for you. You receive the results within 2 hours, also in the privacy of your own counseling room. Read more about w...

UPDATE: APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED UNTIL 20 JAN 2014. Love Yourself will be implementing a specially-funded program in 2014, and to execute this, we are looking for two project-based employees: Program Officer  Administration and Finance Assistant The project duration will be January 16, 2014 to September 30, 2014. Below are the qualifications for each job opening. PROGRAM OFFICER The Program Officer shall liaise with partner MSM, TG and PLHIV CBOs, and local and national partners and stakeholders of the program. S/he will manage and facilitate support grants allocated to partner CBOs. (More details of the job duties and candidate requirements can be found here .)  ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE ASSISTANT The assistant shall assist the program team in the development and/or implementation of administrative and financial process for the program. (More details of the job duties and candidate requirements can be found here .)  Interested applicants are encouraged to sub...

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...