phliptong

Seafarer. Volunteer HIV Counselor and CBS Motivator. Human SafeSpace. Furr Parent. Photographer. Side. Librocubicularist.
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[raffy magno @raffymagno]

There is something deeply troubling about a society that is quick to demand the harshest punishment for children, while celebrating convicted plunderers, tolerating corruption, and rewarding leaders who normalize violence.

Young people do not grow up in a vacuum. They learn from the values we model, the behavior we reward, and the systems we build around them. Violence rarely begins at the moment it becomes visible. It is often preceded by bullying, social isolation, neglect, untreated trauma, and countless missed opportunities for intervention.

If we want children to reject violence, then we must also be willing to examine the ways our society excuses, glorifies, and profits from it. We cannot celebrate violence among adults and expect young people to learn a different lesson.

[LoveYourself Inc. @LoveYourselfPh]

“Sayang.” “Arte.” “Imoral.”

Mga salitang minsang nanggaling pa sa mga taong malapit sa akin, hindi dahil may nagawa akong masama, kundi dahil bakla ako. “Sayang,” dahil hindi raw ako magkakaroon ng pamilya. “Arte,” dahil masyado raw akong expressive. “Imoral,” dahil hindi umano tugma ang aking pagkatao sa kanilang paniniwala.

Sa mahabang panahon, dinala ko ang bigat ng mga salitang iyon. Ngunit tulad ng putik na nahuhugasan ng agos, unti-unti ko ring natutunang bitawan ang mga ito.

Ngayon, wala na silang kapangyarihan sa akin. Dahil hindi sila ang magtatakda ng aking halaga, at lalong hindi sila ang magsasabi kung sino ako.

—Raj Traballo
Advocate

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#Pride2026
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[White Party Manila @whitepartymanil]

Still can’t decide what to wear to White Party Manila? 🤍✨

Save it for your outfit inspo.

06.27.26 | World Trade Center Manila

Get your access today at https://t.co/tpgME52FUW and donate to the cause now.

#WhitePartyManila #UniteInWhiteManila #LoveYourself

[Kiko Pangilinan @kikopangilinan]

MAY PANANAGUTAN ANG MGA MENOR DE EDAD NA NASASANGKOT SA KRIMEN

Marami pa ring maling impormasyon tungkol sa Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act.

May pananagutan. May proseso. May mga intervention upang matiyak na hindi na ito mauulit.

May pananagutan din ang mga magulang. May tungkulin naman ang pamahalaan—sa pamamagitan ng DSWD at iba pang ahensya—na magbigay ng suporta sa mga biktima, kanilang mga pamilya.

Iligal ang pakawalan ang menor de edad na nasangkot sa krimen at may parusa sa mga gagawa nito.

Ang tunay na hamon ay hindi ang pagpapakalat ng takot at disinformation, kundi ang ganap na pagpapatupad ng batas at pagtiyak na may hustisya, accountability, at proteksyon para sa lahat ng bata.

[Rombutan @rombutans]

Our first exposure to any sort of queerness within the comic book medium is with the Philippines’ very own Zsazsa Zaturnnah. Mama taught us that authenticity and queerness are superpowers! 🏳️‍🌈✨

Happy Pride!

[LoveYourself Inc. @LoveYourselfPh]

OPS! TEKA, TEKA!

Ang HIV ay hindi naipapasa sa pakikipag-socialize, pakikipagchikahan, o kahit sa pagkain.

Know more about HIV and explore #WhatWorksForU!

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Appointment: https://t.co/XQkWqgzqnz
Online: Embrace Virtual Hub on Facebook

#LoveYourselfPH

[LoveYourself Inc. @LoveYourselfPh]

Prioritize what helps you feel your best while staying safe, and enjoy every day filled with positivity and safety. Access free, confidential HIV testing and explore prevention options that suit your needs.

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#WhatWorksForU

[LoveYourself Inc. @LoveYourselfPh]

FREE HIV SELF-TEST KITS KAYO DIYAN, MGA TEH!

SCAN mo lang yung QR CODE diyan, makakuha ka na online!
Puwede mo rin i-message ang Embrace Virtual Hub sa Facebook.

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[LoveYourself Inc. @LoveYourselfPh]

Everyone, regardless of identity or background, is worthy of safe spaces, recognition, and equal social and legal respect. Pride Month allows us to come together and reaffirm this truth, but its validity does not begin or end in June. It should guide how we treat one another every day.

#IAmWorthyMonday
#LoveYourselfPh

[The Philippine Star @PhilippineStar]

For Filipino queer couples, medical decisions have become a major roadblock given existing conservative laws.

“Members of the LGBTQIA+ community do not enjoy the same rights in the face of the law, especially in marriage and family relations,” Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte said.

“One problem they face is when one of them is hospitalized and medical decisions should be made for him, her, or them, they look for members of the family,” Belmonte added.

Hoping to bridge the gap, the Quezon City government pioneered the Right to Care card in 2023, which uses the special power of attorney to help queer couples decide on medical concerns.

READ MORE: https://t.co/bIk66qOlNP

[LoveYourself Inc. @LoveYourselfPh]

“Nakakahiya”
My dad, I know he loves me. Maayos naman ang relationship namin, but he still has toxic masculinity and still wants me to be with a girl. It sucks when he told me, “Nakakahiya kayo,” when I posted a photo of me and my boyfriend on social media na magkahawak-kamay.

“Bading”
The usual word people tell me when they see my softness. I learned to embrace it. For me, it is an identity, but it hits different kapag ginagamit na pangungutya. That’s the usual word I receive from people on social media na hindi ako kilala personally.

“Palpak”
I’m an electrical engineer. I want to make the people around me proud. But every time, I fail kasi it’s not what my heart wants. Nasisiraan ako ng ulo kakaisip sa start ng work: “Migo, saan ka na naman papalpak today?”

Now, I’m studying again to be a vet and work on my passion, and I want to be proud that I’m good at my profession.

—Migo De Vera
Advocate, Future DVM

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#Pride2026
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[Joketerte @joketerte30]

Kumusta?

[phliptong @phliptong]

@marvinnatural Congratulations!!! 🎉🎉🎉

[LoveYourself Inc. @LoveYourselfPh]

To our fathers who put our health and safety first! 🧔🏻‍♂️

Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers, acting fathers, chosen fathers, and the father figures!

Salute! 💙

#LoveYourselfPH
#FathersDay

[LoveYourself Inc. @LoveYourselfPh]

LOVEYOURSELF PRIDE NIGHT 2026: ONE WAVE, ONE RAVE! 🏳️‍🌈💦

Watch as we look back on the pride happenings during the annual Pride Night of LoveYourself where everyone got WET, WILD, and EMPOWERED!

What's your favorite moment during Pride Night 2026? Let us know in the comment section below!

Happy Pride, Lovers! 🏳️‍🌈

#LoveYourselfPH
#LYPrideNight2026
#Pride2026

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[LoveYourself Inc. @LoveYourselfPh]

WE STAND TOGETHER AS ONE COMMUNITY.

Pride doesn't end in a month, it is a continuous fight against abuse and discrimination. Together, we can make the world a better, colorful, and safe space for everyone.

Follow LoveYourself on social media.

#LoveYourselfPH
#Pride2026

[LoveYourself Inc. @LoveYourselfPh]

Knowing your status is an act of love - for yourself and for the community.

Rave Studio PH teams up with LovesYourself for FREE HIV screening on June 21, 2026. It’s fast, confidential, and completely free.

Take control of your health and step into the future with confidence.

See you there!

Rave Studio
3/F Ayala Malls the 30th, Pasig City
Jun. 21, 2026 • Sunday • 12:00PM-5:00PM

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[LoveYourself Inc. @LoveYourselfPh]

STRAIGHTFORWARD & LOVEYOURSELF TEAM UP FOR HIV AWARENESS!

“This Pride Month, let’s change the narrative. Wear your pride on your sleeve, book your appointment at any LoveYourself hubs, and remind everyone around you that testing is normal. It’s time our reactions became normal, too.”

Straightforward x LoveYourself Inc

#LoveYourselfPH
#Straightforward
#Pride2026

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[LoveYourself Inc. @LoveYourselfPh]

Makatao ang Pag-ibig. 🏳️‍🌈🌈

Karapatan ng bawat isa na magmahal at mahalin nang walang takot, paghusga, o diskriminasyon.

ANG PAG-IBIG AY PARA SA LAHAT.

#LoveYourselfPH

[GMA News @gmanews]

The Naga City Council on Tuesday passed an ordinance which institutionalizes a yearly commitment ceremony for LGBT+ couples in the city, serving as a “symbolic affirmation of love and partnership between consenting adults.”

READ: https://t.co/Ajv72GNvhY