Thursday, September 04, 2014

#WearYourSkin



LoveYourself Skin Care is the latest premium quality service of Love Yourself for your SKIN wellness needs. It is by-appointment, with very limited slots available. Happening every Monday, starting on the 8th of September 2014.

Get yourself an appointment now - http://tinyurl.com/WearYourSkin or http://go.loveyourself.ph/WearYourSkin

LoveYourself Skin Care offers a wide range of skin care treatments for the specific needs of your skin. We are at an accessible location on Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong.

For inquiries, email us at wearyourskin@loveyourself.ph

Get to know Dr. Love our LoveYourself Skin Care Doctor (click the link)

*We are opening slots for walk-ins, but clients with scheduled appointments will be will prioritized.

Thursday, August 28, 2014

Protect The Goal: Nate Burkey's HIV Story

Have you heard about Azkals guy Nate Burkey's HIV story?

"HIV always seemed like something that could never happen so close to home. But when it did... what if we had known earlier? What if we could have prevented it?"

Discover what Nate Burkey does now (and regularly) to keep himself healthy, to protect himself, his loved ones, and "the goal." Watch this 1-minute video now:


For more info, go to http://www.protectthegoalPH.org/

Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Job Opening: Administration and Finance Officer



We are looking for an Administration and Finance Officer. Details below.





Organization: Loveyourself (VINN Advocacy for the LGBT-MSM), Inc.
Position: Administration and Finance Officer
Contract: One Year
Indicative Start Date: 18 August 2014 (Monday)
Office: Makati City

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1.      Provides support to the leaders of the organization (Loveyourself, Inc.) by performing administrative tasks, including, executing, organizing, systematizing tasks and processes, in the day-to-day operations and projects of the organization
2.      Provides support to the leaders of the organization by carrying out secretarial tasks including preparation of check disbursement, coordinating and following up on reimbursement and liquidation reports, and recording all financial transactions
3.      Coordinate, provide and obtain required information in a tactful manner
4.      Assists in coordinating event space and provide logistical support, arranging for food and beverage, arranging for audiovisual equipment, ordering or buying supplies for trainings and special events
5.      Prepare invitation letters for partner organizations
6.      Check if all MOU (memorandum of understanding) or MOA (memorandum of agreement) are updated
7.      Attend to government requirements (BIR, SEC, DSWD)
8.      Perform other functions as assigned by the Executive Director

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

1.      Education: A college degree in any of the Social Sciences (e.g. Psychology, Development Studies, etc.) with a background in Accounting and Finance is preferred
2.      Work experience: Has at least 6 months to 1 year experience of work similar to job function stated. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
3.      Other professional skills: fluent in Filipino and English, effectively communicates in English (oral and written), knowledge in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel
4.      Other desirable qualities: willing to learn and highly trainable, can work with minimal supervision, can work well with a team, and with leadership potential

Loveyourself is an equal opportunity employer and highly encourages applicants from the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community who have experience in non-profit and community development work.

 SUBMISSION PROCEDURE

Interested applicants should submit an expression of interest (EOI) or application letter and updated CV/resume (with list of character references), via email to info@loveyourself.ph and alex@loveyourself.ph on or before 1 August 2014 (Friday) addressed to Mr. Ronivin Pagtakhan, Executive Director, Loveyourself, Inc. Review of documents and interview will be facilitated and the most qualified applicant will be contracted by Loveyourself. Please take note that this is for immediate hiring to be based in Makati City, and contract period is from August 18, 2014 to August 18, 2015.

Friday, July 11, 2014

What Other People Fear, They Face With Great Cheer



The Philippine Star has chosen Love Yourself, a 100% volunteer-powered organization, to be featured in their anniversary campaign called #28StoriesOfGiving. With this, The Philippine STAR turns the spotlight on 28 inspiring stories of people and organizations who devote their lives to helping themselves or others. Everyone is encouraged to post or “tweet” a message of support with the hashtag, #28StoriesOfGiving. For every post (in Facebook or Twitter), P5.00 will be added to The STAR’s existing ‘give back’ anniversary fund. #loveyourself #darecareshare The feature article here: http://www.philstar.com/headlines/2014/07/11/1344879/staying-positive-28storiesofgiving

Tuesday, July 08, 2014

Mister Indulgent, a Male Bikini Competition For A Cause



We always say, be smart, safe, and sexy. And since we've always been smart and safe, we decided to level up on the sexy!

In celebration of our 3rd anniversary, Love Yourself proudly presents MISTER INDULGENT, a male pageant that's smart and safe, and definitely oozing with sexy! It's our very own version of a bikini competition for a cause, where the victor gets to appear as Love Yourself's image model for its various campaigns to promote self-worth, and education and awareness on HIV/AIDS.

The show is open to the public, with tickets at Php450 each. Happening on the 19th of July 2014 (Saturday), 9 PM, at Vizio Bar on Tomas Morato, Quezon City. Proceeds of this event shall be used to further reaching out to the community to provide free HIV counseling, education, and testing.

Come join the sexy fun, help the community, and celebrate with us! A three-in-one that is not to be missed. Enjoy, indulge, and be part of this exciting event!

PLUS: Photos of the competing dudes - https://www.facebook.com/loveyourselfmrindulgence

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Tickets are available at Hilom Spa (Quezon City), Love Yourself Hub (Malate, c/o Patricia at phone number 353-8922), and Love Yourself Anglo (Shaw Blvd., c/o Neithan at phone 0915-366-5683). You may also request to be contacted via this link: http://go.loveyourself.ph/mrindulgent

Monday, July 07, 2014

Love Yourself Anglo Official Phone Number


Phone Number of our community center on Shaw Boulevard (Love Yourself Anglo) is
+63-915-366-LOVE or
+63-915-366-5683

(The clinic in Malate - Love Yourself Hub - remains to be reachable via its landline +63-2-353-8922) 

Email address is help@loveyourself.ph

Wednesday, July 02, 2014

Let's do the White Party!

It's the White Party this Saturday!

For every account you make and tickets you claim www.plun.asia donates Php 50.00 to The Love Yourself Project and UP Babaylan!


Monday, June 16, 2014

Workshop: Loving Oneself



Focused on gay and bisexual men participants, this workshop-event is a deep dive on loving oneself. Presented as a joint program by Love Yourself and Yahoo! Philippines, this is a three-hour session to learn practical tips on self-acceptance, appreciation, and awe, to be facilitated by a guest internationally-trained metacoach. This workshop is happening on Friday, 27 June 2014, 6:30 PM at the Yahoo HQ in BGC. Free of charge. Register here: http://yahooph.eventbrite.com


Tuesday, June 10, 2014

LoveYourself Anglo Community Center Opens June 22



LoveYourself Anglo Community Center Opens on June 22

Offers Free HIV Testing and Counselling on Shaw Boulevard

LoveYourself, a volunteer advocacy organization is opening LoveYourself Anglo, its second free HIV testing hub located along Shaw Boulevard near the Ortigas central business district. An opening ceremony is set on June 22, 2014.

LoveYourself Anglo shall offer free and confidential HIV testing services and counseling specifically targetted for men who have sex with men (MSM) and the youth populace which is considered as the two demographic groups that are most vulnerable to contracting the virus, based on official health data.

Designed by award-winning architect Dan Lichauco of Archion Architects, and with a bigger and roomier space and better accessibility in terms of its location, LoveYourself Anglo is looking to build on the success of its pioneering HIV testing clinic, the LoveYourself Hub in Malate which was established in 2012.

Ronivin “Vinn” Garcia Pagtakhan, president of LoveYourself has disclosed that “ over the last two years, the LoveYourself Hub in Malate has extended its services to over hundreds of clients every week and with the continuing increase in numbers, there was indeed a need to scale up our mission in another demographic location. And through the financial assistance from the Department of Health’s Research Institute of Tropical Medicine, a grant from the Global Fund through the Department of Health and Positive Action Foundation Philippines, Inc., contributions from the LoveYourself organization, and personal donations from private citizens, the LoveYourself Anglo was finally opened. The new hub shall provide a safe and affirming venue for young men and MSMs where they can learn how to take care of oneself, and have a safe and private place for HIV testing.”

Volunteers of LoveYourself live by the mission of embracing and nurturing self-worth, inspiring others, and creating ripples of positive change in the community. They work together to create a model community of MSM and friends who empower and affirm the self-worth of youth and MSM in the Philippines through various services, including free HIV testing and counseling. Through the unwavering courage and dedication of its volunteers, the organization was recognized nationally as one of the finalists to the Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations.

A launch ceremony will be held on June 22, 2014 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. to be attended by key personalities from the Department of Health, non-governmental organizations involved in HIV advocacy, and peer educators and counselors of Love Yourself.

The free HIV testing and counseling services will be offered to the public starting June 25, 2014 from 12:00 nn – 7:00 p.m,, Wednesdays to Sundays.

Visit LoveYourself Anglo at Units 2-6, 3/F 715-A Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City. (at the back of Star Mall and a 3-minute walk from MRT Shaw Station.) 




Tuesday, June 03, 2014

Free HIV Testing for Men #BoomPatest



Love Yourself once again is bringing back its HIV testing service offering to all young men in the most private and confidential way -- and FREE OF CHARGE.

Happening on a Sunday, 29th of June 2014, the event is being organized exclusively to cater to young men (no age limits) who would like to know their status once and for all. Volunteer peer counselors, all well-trained and with friendly disposition, are going to be assisting the participants of the event to ensure everyone feels supported. Those who would like to join, kindly register below so you can be sent timely reminder and detailed information regarding this event.