By LoveYourself Communications
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The advocacy group unveiled these services to further
care for oneself during Spectrum: The LoveYourself Perspective event on September 11, 2019 at My Cinema in Greenbelt 3, Makati City.
LoveYourself takes bold step to provide Pre-ExposureProphylaxis (PrEP), a daily pill that helps your body prevent HIV infection by
more than 90%. PrEP complements the use of condoms and lubricants to boost one's
protection against HIV.
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| LoveYourself Head of PrEP and Research Danvic Rosadiño introducing PrEPPY |
The implementation of PrEP Pilipinas (PrEPPY) enables
Filipinos to access this prevention method around the country through its
community centers and Hi-Precision Diagnostics centers. For more information
and enrollment to the PrEPPY program, visit go.loveyourself.ph/PrEPPY.
PrEPPY is timely and relevant as the current data
from the Department of Health showed 36 Filipinos every day are diagnosed
with HIV.
One of the key affected populations affected by HIV are
transgender people. Victoria by LoveYourself is the first community-based center that offers trans health
services, including hormone replacement therapy consultations, sexually
transmitted infections consultation and treatment, and HIV testing and
treatment.
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| Victoria by LoveYourself Center Coordinator Yanyan Araña introducing their services |
The center addresses critical issues of transgender
persons in the country, which include professional help on gender transition
initiation, empowerment for transgender people against stigma and
discrimination, and a safe space for transgender people for their sexual health
needs.
The center is located at the Torres Building in
Libertad, Pasay City. It operates from Saturday to Wednesday from 12:00 noon to
8:00 p.m.
Lastly, LoveYourself brings the discussion of
mental wellness awareness through its latest and most daring program, the
Flourish Circle.
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| Flourish Circle Ambassador Alaiza Malinao sharing her testimonial on mental wellness. |
Flourish Circle is a community-driven initiative that utilizes peer
support to facilitate resilience and wellness to those experiencing thoughts and feelings related to depression, anxiety and suicide. To inquire about this program, go to
www.bit.ly/FlourishCircle.
LoveYourself also introduces top model and beauty
queen, Alaiza Malinao as its Flourish Circle ambassador. Malinao stresses the importance to break the stigma and provide non-judgmental
discussions on the issue.
LoveYourself, a Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations of the Philippines,
is a volunteer driven community-based organization that aims to affirm oneself
worth as a way to multiplying joy in the community.
