LoveYourself
LoveYourself is a Philippine nonprofit founded in 2011 that delivers free HIV testing, prevention, treatment, and life coaching through a network of 12 community centers and 1,500+ volunteers, primarily serving MSM, transgender individuals, and youth.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2011
- HeadquartersMandaluyong, Philippines
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What LoveYourself does
LoveYourself Inc. is a Philippines-based, volunteer-driven nonprofit organization founded in 2011 that delivers free HIV testing, prevention, treatment, and life coaching services to key affected populations, principally men who have sex with men (MSM), transgender individuals, and youth aged 15-34. Service delivery is anchored in a network of community centers (Anglo, Uni, Victoria, Lily, and Welcome in Metro Manila; Hero in Cavite; White House in Cebu) augmented by a wider Champion Community Centers initiative that has scaled to 12 centers nationwide with Global Fund support channeled through Save the Children. The core technology is community-based rapid HIV screening with results delivered in approximately 20 minutes, paired with same-day antiretroviral (ARV) treatment initiation supported by a "Life Coaches" program providing biomedical and psychosocial support during the first six months post-diagnosis; the model also includes post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) via partnership with Hi-Precision Diagnostics, the SelfCare HIV self-screening kit (the first such program in the Philippines, launched March 2020), gender-affirming hormone therapy through Transcend/Victoria, and Flourish Circle peer-support mental health programming. Reported impact metrics include 100,000 people screened/tested, 5,200 clients on ARV treatment with a 92% viral suppression rate at one year, 1,000 clients on PrEP, and 1,500+ trained volunteers across six batches.
The organization is financed through a mix of institutional grants (Global Fund, AHF Philippines, PhilHealth, USAID Philippines, UNAIDS), corporate sponsorships (Pilipinas Shell Foundation), individual donations, and minor revenue from SelfCare kit sales. Go-to-market is community-led: outreach leverages celebrity ambassadors (Miss Universe 2015 Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach and Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray), LGBTQIA+ beauty pageants (Miss International Queen Philippines, Man of the World), online engagement through Spaces MNL, and volunteer-driven LY Caravan programming that has engaged 29 schools and 56 companies. Strategic priorities include expanding the Champion Community Centers footprint, broadening the Transcend program for cisgender women, scaling mental health peer support, and deepening partnerships with WHO, UNAIDS, and SKPA Philippines on regional HIV advocacy campaigns.
LoveYourself is governed by Founder/Executive Director Ronivin ("Dr. Vinn") Pagtakhan with functional leadership across Operations and Research (Danvic Rosadiño), Community Engagement and Partnerships (Francis Raymund Dacanay), Flourish (Joy Daguiso), Transcend (Yan Yan Araña), Quality of Life (Denis Cruz), and White House Cebu (Jan Shaltiel Vincent Estrada). Key operational risks include reliance on a concentrated set of institutional funders, dependence on volunteer pipelines for sustained service capacity, and the absence of disclosed audited financials, which constrains financial visibility for any grantmaker or partner evaluating scale-up support.
LoveYourself firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- LoveYourself
- Legal name
- LoveYourself Inc.
- Website
- https://loveyourself.ph
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2011
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- LoveYourself is a Philippine nonprofit founded in 2011 that delivers free HIV testing, prevention, treatment, and life coaching through a network of 12 community centers and 1,500+ volunteers, primarily serving MSM, transgender individuals, and youth.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
LoveYourself industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Community Health Services
- NAICS
- Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)
- SIC
- Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)
- akta.pro primary industry
- HIV/AIDS Medicine (HLAKAGAB)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Sexual Health & Relationship Wellness Education (EDAAAHAM)
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Where LoveYourself is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Mandaluyong
- HQ country
- Philippines
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices3 records
Markets served
LoveYourself business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Donations and Grants: LoveYourself receives donations from partners and supporters. Received ₱1 million donation from White Party Manila. Supported by Global Fund thru Save the Children, PhilHealth, AHF Philippines, and other organizations.
- Free Services (Public Health): Provides free HIV testing, screening, treatment, and mental health services funded through partnerships with government (PhilHealth) and international organizations.
- SelfCare Kit Sales: HIV self-screening kits sold at an affordable price through the SelfCare program.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Freemium | Pay-as-you-go | Free HIV Testing and Treatment Services |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Affordable SelfCare HIV Self-Screening Kits |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels7 records
LoveYourself product offering
Product offeringCore offering
LoveYourself delivers free, confidential HIV/STI screening with 20-minute results, same-day antiretroviral (ARV) treatment initiation, and PrEP/PEP prevention services through a network of community centers in Metro Manila, Cavite, and Cebu City in the Philippines. It also provides transgender healthcare (Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy), mental health peer support (Flourish Circle), laboratory diagnostics, and life coaching bio-medical and psychosocial support for newly diagnosed clients. The SelfCare HIV Self-Screening Kit, the first HIV self-screening program in the Philippines, allows clients to conduct HIV testing at home.
Product overview
LoveYourself is a Philippines-based HIV advocacy organization offering a comprehensive suite of healthcare services centered on HIV prevention, testing, and treatment. The organization operates as a multi-service platform comprising free HIV/STI screening at community centers, antiretroviral treatment programs with life coaching support, gender-affirming hormone therapy through Transcend/Victoria, and mental health support via Flourish Circle. Key products include the SelfCare self-screening program, Spaces MNL digital entertainment platform, and community center networks across Metro Manila and Cebu. The organization also conducts education campaigns, volunteer training through LoveU, and fundraising events like Cherry Poppin' and the Ripple Awards.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Flourish Circle: Mental health peer support program for people experiencing depressive and anxious thoughts
- Transcend by LoveYourself
- Cherry Poppin
- Ripple Awards
- SelfCare
- Spaces MNL
- Champion Community Centers
Products and services
- Free HIV Testing Services Free, confidential HIV screening and testing services offered at community centers across Metro Manila and Cebu, providing same-day results with rapid testing methods within 20 minutes. Available without names or forms for MSM, transgender, and youth clients.
- HIV/STI Treatment (ARV) Comprehensive HIV and STI treatment services including antiretroviral therapy (ARV) with same-day treatment initiation, supported by Life Coaches providing bio-medical and psychosocial assistance especially during the first 6 months post-diagnosis.
- HIV Prevention (PEP/PrEP) Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) services for HIV prevention, with access to preventive medication, counseling, and a list of PEP dispensing establishments across the Philippines.
- SelfCare HIV Self-Screening Kit The first HIV self-screening program in the Philippines, allowing clients to access an HIV screening kit with instructional and counseling guides and conduct testing at home at their own convenience, sold at an affordable price through community centers.
- Trans Health (Transcend by LoveYourself) Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy (GAHT) services and Pre-Gender Affirming Surgery counseling offered through Victoria by LoveYourself, the first community-led transgender health center, addressing barriers and lack of services for cisgender women and the transgender community.
- Mental Health Support (Flourish Circle) Peer support group program for people experiencing depressive and anxious thoughts, using a 12-session peer support framework to mediate mental health concerns, part of the broader Tuloy PH mental health awareness campaign.
- Laboratory Services Laboratory diagnostic and testing services supporting LoveYourself's HIV/STI screening and treatment programs across its community centers.
Quantifiable outcome
- 92% viral suppression rate among clients post 1 year treatment (U=U)
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use LoveYourself
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
LoveYourself technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
LoveYourself partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Man of the World (Pageant)coreInternational male beauty pageant collaborated with LoveYourself for candidates' advocacy journey. LoveYourself ambassadorship given to Oliver Eugen Kretz of Philippines who won the crown.
- LoveLab4n: Pride PH Festival 2026coreSoutheast Asia's biggest Pride celebration. LoveYourself participated as health advocate, with volunteer lead delivering solidarity speech and interactive booth.
- White Party ManilacoreIconic LGBTQIA+ celebration revival partnership. White Party Manila donated ₱1 million to LoveYourself to support HIV advocacy, community education, testing access, and support services.
- Mentoque ProductionscoreProduction partner for White Party Manila collaboration with LoveYourself.
- Straightforward (Brand)minorFashion brand partnered with LoveYourself for Pride Month campaign to champion HIV awareness and testing, normalizing HIV testing as self-care.
- Spaces MNLcoreLGBTQIA+ online entertainment platform created during COVID-19. Partnership for community engagement through drag shows, mental health content, and HIV advocacy shows including Fact U, Kweeens Noight, Spotlight, and Herstory.
- Cove Manila (Okada Manila)minorVenue partner for GLAMM LGBTQ+ events. Biggest indoor beach club and nightclub in Southeast Asia supporting LoveYourself advocacy events.
- WHO (World Health Organization)coreInternational health organization partner supporting HIV advocacy efforts. Listed as partner organization on LoveYourself website.
- UNAIDScoreJoint UN programme on HIV/AIDS partner. LoveYourself works with UNAIDS Philippines on HIV awareness campaigns and international AIDS conferences.
- AHF Philippines (AIDS Healthcare Foundation)corePrimary partner for HIV treatment support, ARV provision, and advocacy programs. Co-presenter of International Condom Day events and Spaces MNL online shows.
- PhilHealthcorePhilippine Health Insurance Corporation providing coverage for HIV treatment services.
- Pilipinas Shell Foundation Inc.coreCorporate sponsor for LY Caravan program bringing HIV awareness to schools and companies. Supporter of ETUF fashion auction events.
- SKPA Philippines (Sustainability of HIV Services for Key Populations in Asia)coreRegional program supporting HIV services for key populations. Partner in #SaferNowPH campaign and Baklang Kanal HIV awareness initiative.
- Miss International Queen Philippines (MIQ Philippines)coreTransgender beauty pageant partnership to advance trans health and HIV awareness. MIQPH Welcome Party and ongoing collaboration.
- Victoria CourtminorHotel venue partner for LoveYourself HIV testing day events (Incognito, Let’s TESTMNL, LoveSquad) in Malate and North EDSA locations.
- LauvetteminorCorporate sponsor and partner for LoveYourself events including Kink Ball.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights6 records
LoveYourself competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Pinoy Plus: Filipino-led organization of people living with HIV providing peer support, treatment literacy, and advocacy in the Philippines. Direct peer in the PLHIV support and treatment-adherence space LoveYourself's Life Coaches also serves.
- The Red Whistle: Philippine-based NGO focused on HIV awareness, testing, and advocacy for key populations. Local direct peer running parallel community HIV campaigns and collaborating in the same Manila advocacy ecosystem.
- AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF): Global HIV/AIDS nonprofit providing free testing, treatment, and advocacy. Direct peer and core LoveYourself partner (AHF Philippines) supplying ARV treatment; operates a near-identical community clinic and same-day-treatment model globally.
Regional players
- AIDS Concern (Hong Kong): Hong Kong-based HIV/AIDS nonprofit offering testing, MSM-targeted outreach, and peer-led support. Strong regional comparable with the same volunteer-driven community testing, MSM focus, and PrEP promotion model.
- Action for AIDS Singapore (AfA): Singapore-based HIV/AIDS charity operating anonymous testing, MSM outreach, and PrEP/PEP services. Regional peer with similar anonymous rapid testing and key-population targeting in an Asian regulatory context.
- Humsafar Trust: India's largest LGBTQ+ community-based organization running HIV prevention, community testing, and MSM/transgender health programs. Regional peer with a comparable community-clinic-plus-peer-educator delivery model at scale.
- Pink Triangle Foundation: Malaysian LGBTQ+ and sexual health NGO providing HIV/STI support, counseling, and community programs. Regional peer addressing the same MSM/transgender HIV challenges in a more conservative regulatory environment.
Emerging players
- Saga Communications / Testing Positive (Philippines-related HIV advocacy): Community-led HIV/AIDS education and support network active in the Philippines and Asia. Emerging peer in the same MSM-focused HIV awareness and treatment literacy category.
Broad incumbents
- Department of Health – Philippines (HIV Treatment Hubs / Social Hygiene Clinics): Philippine government entity operating the national network of HIV Treatment Hubs and Social Hygiene Clinics. Broad incumbent providing the public-sector counterpart to LoveYourself's community-center services and a key PhilHealth partner.
- APCASO: Asia Pacific regional network of community-based HIV and key-population organizations. Broader incumbent providing regional coordination, advocacy, and funding flows that include LoveYourself's peer ecosystem.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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LoveYourself leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles10 records
LoveYourself funding detail
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Frequently asked questions about LoveYourself
What does LoveYourself do?
LoveYourself delivers free, confidential HIV/STI screening with 20-minute results, same-day antiretroviral (ARV) treatment initiation, and PrEP/PEP prevention services through a network of community centers in Metro Manila, Cavite, and Cebu City in the Philippines. It also provides transgender healthcare (Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy), mental health peer support (Flourish Circle), laboratory diagnostics, and life coaching bio-medical and psychosocial support for newly diagnosed clients. The SelfCare HIV Self-Screening Kit, the first HIV self-screening program in the Philippines, allows clients to conduct HIV testing at home.
Is LoveYourself a public or private company?
LoveYourself is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.
When was LoveYourself founded?
LoveYourself was founded in 2011. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is LoveYourself based?
LoveYourself is headquartered in Mandaluyong, Philippines, in the Asia region.
How does LoveYourself make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Donations and Grants are the primary driver. The others are free Services (Public Health) and selfCare Kit Sales.
Who are LoveYourself's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Pinoy Plus, The Red Whistle and AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF). Regional players are AIDS Concern (Hong Kong), Action for AIDS Singapore (AfA), Humsafar Trust and Pink Triangle Foundation. Saga Communications / Testing Positive (Philippines-related HIV advocacy) is listed as an emerging player. Broad incumbents are Department of Health – Philippines (HIV Treatment Hubs / Social Hygiene Clinics) and APCASO.
Does LoveYourself have an API?
No public API is recorded for LoveYourself.
What industry is LoveYourself in?
LoveYourself's product category is Community Health Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAKAGAB, HIV/AIDS Medicine, with a secondary code of EDAAAHAM, Sexual Health & Relationship Wellness Education. Its NAICS code is 621420 and its SIC code is 8000.