LoveYourself had a successful 2017. Through its fundraising events, community-based screening events, implementation of a youth-centered campaign, launch of the first transgender health clinic in the Philippines, organizing Asia’s premier charity and awards gala to the creation of a mobile application for condom utilization, LoveYourself continues to grow and spread the message of love. On December 16, 2017, volunteers gathered to celebrate the year that has been through merriment and recognition.
Behind the Mask: The 2017 LoveYourself Ball started off with an inspiring speech by Ronivin Pagtakhan about the organization’s achievements in 2017, encapsulating the year with a video. Pagtakhan further explained the upcoming goals and objectives for 2018, which included a new organizational scheme aimed to achieving LoveYourself’s strategic objectives. An elegant cotillon followed the heartwarming speech. Composed of the many beauties of LoveYourself, the cotillon definitely set the ball rolling alongside the spiritful singing of Allen Ramos.
Behind the Mask: The 2017 LoveYourself Ball started off with an inspiring speech by Ronivin Pagtakhan about the organization’s achievements in 2017, encapsulating the year with a video. Pagtakhan further explained the upcoming goals and objectives for 2018, which included a new organizational scheme aimed to achieving LoveYourself’s strategic objectives. An elegant cotillon followed the heartwarming speech. Composed of the many beauties of LoveYourself, the cotillon definitely set the ball rolling alongside the spiritful singing of Allen Ramos.
Lady Gagita rocked the stage with a masterful lip sync performance to Lady Gaga’s Coachella renditions of Bad Romance and The Cure that kicked off the first Lip Sync Competition in LoveYourself. Joining Gagita in judging the competition were Rey Daniel Espinueva, a member of the House of Mizrahi Philippines, and Prince MJ Casaverde, the operations manager for DSTNQT. Amongst the crowd were reunited batches of volunteers who cheered on to the much hyped lip sync performances of their fellow volunteers.
Outstanding volunteers were also given praise for their hard work and dedication throughout 2017. Along with the recognition of being the passionate volunteers that they are, gift packs from the generous sponsors were also given.
Most Outstanding Communications Volunteer
- Editorial Communications – Diego Rozul
- Visual Communications – Jego Calderone
- Social Media and Strategy – Alin Nelson Cheng
- Community Management Team – Mark De Castro
- Strategic Communications – Raybert Domingo
Kuya Law Comms Leadership Awardees
- Geno Maglinao
- Eric Torres
- Jean Natividad
- Raybert Domingo
Most Outstanding Events Volunteer
- Robin Marero
Outstanding Logistics Volunteer
- Leo Icaro Olefane
Outstanding Sponsorships and Partnerships Volunteer
- Noel Bon Evasco
Most Outstanding iTLY Volunteer
- Innovations – John Oliver Cociega
- Technology – Mike Toyoda
Rookie Volunteer Award
- Mark Nino Bejosano
Most Outstanding LoveU Volunteer
- Jay Soliman
Special Awards
- Bien Salaza
- John Cedric Santiago
- Marvin Frondoza
- Robert Pinauin
- Jem Titan
Most Outstanding HIV Operations Volunteer
- Genesis Aspiras
Special Award
- Marvin Natural
Top Counselors
- Mark Ramos
- Mel Olesco
- Rommel Mendoza
- Eric Sendon
- Abel Cabio
Top Life Coaches
- Jem Titan
- Mark Ramos
- Leo Pura
Top PrEPPY Peers
- JD Miguel Dela Cruz
- Marvin Natural
- Abe Isaiah Gagui
Most Outstanding LoveYourself Volunteers
- Genesis Aspiras
- Mike Toyoda
- Raybert Domingo
Behind the Mask: The 2017 LoveYourself Ball was presented by the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine and the Department of Health. Co-presented by Greenyard, Vest Alternative by Ax Lantican, and Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (CBTL Holdings, Inc). Brought to you by DSTNQT, Aramesh, Noel & Wilson Fragrance Collection, and DJ Sam Arts & Prints. Special thanks to Wells Fargo, Victoria Court, Creamsilk, Goya, Skin White Solutions, Migo Skin Enterprise, Hoja De Laurel, 3NKairos Trading, HM Printing, Andrew Jardenil Professional Hair and Make Up Artist, Dawn Bolus Mawis of BAGA Manila, Batch Duque, Jay Soliman, and BSA Twin Towers.
Photos by Mike John Diaz & Aaron Dacanay
