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From page 1: LoveYourself presents... ...during the AIDS 2020: Virtual. Some exceptional presentations include a discussion on new methods of effective treatment, and a case study on a possible remission of HIV infection. LoveYourself presented standout papers as well as staff showed its experience in adopting telemedicine in its community based approach in providing PrEP, its innovative test-andtreat approach in HIV care, and its efforts in scaling up the Philippines’ first community led transgender community center, among many others. The continuation of the 23rd International AIDS Conference as AIDS 2020: Virtual is a testament to the world’s dedication to global health goals in the elimination of HIV and AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. Through a combination of responsive and proactive sexual health services, systems, and partnerships, efforts can certainly be augmented to reach key populations, and normalize discussion on HIV and AIDS. For more information on AIDS 2020: Virtual, you can visit https://www. aids2020.org. LoveYourself entries to the AIDS 2020: Virtual. Poster by Edgar Bagasol
LoveYourself White House, moves to a new location
written by Ryan Taborada
On July 10, LoveYourself White House relocated to its new home at 6 A. Morales St., Camputhaw, Cebu City. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the previous location of the community center was utilized as a laboratory for RT-PCR and GenXpert SARS-COV-2 tests. “Moving to a new location required a lot of work, and this pandemic has presented huge challenges in our transition,” says Jan Shaltiel Vincent Estrada, clinic manager and head of LoveYourself White House. “But in the end, the payoff is tremendous, because our new home is much bigger, with more space to optimize our operations.” In its new location, LoveYourself White House has a floor area of 280 sq.m. and lot area of 730 sq.m., almost double the square footage of the previous center. It
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stands two stories along a relatively quiet street behind Harolds Hotel, just minutes away from the University of the Philippines Cebu and Cebu Business Park. Just like the center in its former location, the facade is that of an old-fashioned Filipino home painted white, making it a reassuring and comely destination for those who are about to enter.
LoveYourself White House simply for its facade, which is that of a quaint Filipino home painted white. It was a structure that stood humbly against the budget hotels and food joints that surrounded the area. As it was in close proximity to the hustle and bustle of the Fuente Osmeña circle, a historical Cebu landmark, LoveYourself White House made itself a safe and private nook for those who wish to avail of free Since it is still on soft opening, LoveYour- HIV screening, counseling, and treatment. self White House is still being set up to a fully functional community center that LoveYourself White House on 6 A. Moprovides free HIV screening, counseling, rales St. is currently open from Tuesdays treatment, and other services. It will stay to Saturdays, 10 AM to 6 PM. At the motrue to the original coworking-space con- ment, the center does not accept walkfiguration, with the offer of complimenta- ins. Appointments can be scheduled at ry Wi-Fi, light refreshments, board games, go.loveyourself.ph/Booking. For inquiries and books, among others. about current services being offered and expectations on the center’s full launch, The former location at #40 J. Llorente St., contact them at 0927 873 7575 or at Capitol Site, Cebu City was a great starting @loveyourselfwhitehouse. point for LoveYourself’s first community center outside Metro Manila. It was named
