Higala Community Center

Higala Community Center Advocating health, dignity, and equality for all. 🏳️‍🌈

For FREE, yes — FREE! HIV Self-Test kits, condoms, and lubricants are available for FREE at HCC! ✨Visit Higala Community...
18/05/2026

For FREE, yes — FREE!

HIV Self-Test kits, condoms, and lubricants are available for FREE at HCC! ✨

Visit Higala Community Center at:
3rd Floor, BSR Bldg., R. Castillo St., Agdao, Davao City
Wednesday – Sunday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Know your status. Practice safe fun. Protect yourself and the community. 🫶

HCC Update |CCAFO Jayvic Estomago led the orientation for Ms. PSG 2026, together with PSG President Gary Montes and VP J...
17/05/2026

HCC Update |

CCAFO Jayvic Estomago led the orientation for Ms. PSG 2026, together with PSG President Gary Montes and VP Jong Florendo, held in both face-to-face and virtual setups.

The activity aims to promote HIV awareness, prevention, and stigma reduction.

The orientation also introduced the Best in Advocacy award, which will be given to the candidate who demonstrates the highest level of commitment, effectiveness, and impact in promoting HIV awareness and testing within the community.

May 16, 2026  Mx. Chico Manginsay attended the Grand Launching of FPOP Davao, marking another meaningful step toward str...
17/05/2026

May 16, 2026

Mx. Chico Manginsay attended the Grand Launching of FPOP Davao, marking another meaningful step toward stronger collaboration and community engagement.

Higala Community Center extends its warmest congratulations to the FPOP Davao Team for the successful launch. We look forward to building more partnerships and working hand in hand in promoting accessible, inclusive, and quality sexual and reproductive health services for all.

The event was also graced by Australian Deputy Ambassador Nicholas Kay, City Councilor Atty. Luna Acosta, and FPOP National President Karl Vincent Queipo, alongside partners and advocates committed to advancing sexual and reproductive health rights.

Together, we continue creating safer spaces, empowering communities, and strengthening advocacy through partnership and service.

HCC Update |Higala Community Center is grateful to partner with About Us PH for their Weekly Crash Course Session throug...
17/05/2026

HCC Update |

Higala Community Center is grateful to partner with About Us PH for their Weekly Crash Course Session through an informative and empowering SOGIESC Talk conducted by Mx. Chico and CCAFO Jayvic for the service providers of About Us PH.

This collaboration became a meaningful space for sharing knowledge, experiences, and learning together with passionate participants who continue to support inclusive and safe communities.

Thank you, About Us PH, for the opportunity and trust. We look forward to more partnerships that inspire confidence, empowerment, and genuine service for the community.

Padayon ta sa pagpalig-on sa awareness, inclusivity, ug pagserbisyo alang sa tanan. 🫶

IACM 2026  | Join us this coming May 26, 2026 at Rizal Park, Davao City as we unite in remembrance, awareness, and actio...
17/05/2026

IACM 2026 |

Join us this coming May 26, 2026 at Rizal Park, Davao City as we unite in remembrance, awareness, and action for the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial 2026.

With this year’s theme:
"Light the Legacy: Remember. Advance. Act — Keeping the Light Alive”

Together, let us honor the lives lost, support those living with HIV, and continue fighting stigma through education, compassion, and community action. ❤️

See you there, ka-Higala!
Padayon ta sa paghatag ug kahayag, paglaum, ug suporta para sa atong community.

12/05/2026

Valid ka at ang nararamdaman ng puso mo.

12/05/2026

“Salot, sumpa, palpak, malandi. Mga salitang minsang ipinukol sa akin ng mga taong inaasahan kong magiging sandigan ko, tulad ng mabibigat na alon na paulit-ulit na humahampas sa aking pagkatao. Sinabihan akong salot nang malaman sa simbahan na bakla ako, lalo na bilang anak ng dalawang pastor. Tinawag akong sumpa nang malaman ng aking mga magulang na ako ay PLHIV. Para bang ang pagkatao ko ay naging sukatan ng hiya at kasalanan, at tila unti-unting nilulunod ng paghusga.

Bawat desisyon sa buhay ay tinuring na “palpak” ng lipunan. Dahil sa pagiging bakla, sa pagka-delay ko sa kolehiyo, at sa pag-alis ko sa simbahan, para sa ilan ay wala na akong mararating. At kahit sa sarili kong komunidad, hindi rin ligtas. Tinawag akong malandi dahil sa dami ng naka-date at naka-sex ko, at iyon din ang ginawang paliwanag ng ilan kung bakit ako nagka-HIV. Sa bawat bansag, tila mas lalo akong hinihila pababa ng malalalim na agos ng stigma at diskriminasyon.

Ngunit sa paglipas ng panahon, natutunan kong hindi ako ang mga salitang ibinato sa akin. Hindi ako salot, dahil ang pagkatao ko ay hindi banta sa sinuman. Hindi ako sumpa, dahil ang pagkakaroon ng HIV ay hindi sukatan ng halaga ko bilang tao. Hindi ako palpak, dahil ang buhay ay hindi karera na kailangang sumabay sa takbo ng iba. At hindi ako malandi dahil lamang sa pagpili kong magmahal, maghanap ng koneksyon, at tuklasin ang sarili kong pagnanasa at pagkatao.

Sa kabila ng lahat, patuloy kong pinipiling mabuhay nang totoo. Tulad ng alon na patuloy na bumabalik sa pampang, pinipili kong bumangon mula sa mga salitang minsang nagtangkang lunurin ako. Hindi ako kwento ng kahihiyan. Ako ay patunay na kahit ilang beses tangayin ng unos, posible pa ring maghilom, magpatuloy, at mahalin ang sarili.”

—Shom Mabaquiao
Proud PLHIV, Q***r Psychology Scholar, Bakla

Kung saan umaagos ang kalayaan, doon tayo magkikita.
Pride Night 2026 | May 30 | Circuit Makati 🌊🏳️‍🌈

📸 ,
🖼️
🎨
👩 .artistry




An evening of beauty, pride, and empowerment at LAKANBINI 2026 ✨Join us later at Barangay Buhangin Gym, 5PM onwards, as ...
10/05/2026

An evening of beauty, pride, and empowerment at LAKANBINI 2026 ✨

Join us later at Barangay Buhangin Gym, 5PM onwards, as we celebrate confidence, diversity, and community. 🌈

FREE HIV Self-Test Kits, condoms, and IEC materials will also be available from Team HCC 💜

See you there, Higala. 🫶

Address

3rd Floor, BSR Bldg. , R Castillo Street Davao City
Davao City
8000

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm

Telephone

+639486320144

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Higala Community Center posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Higala Community Center:

Share