Higala Community Center

24/09/2026

UNLEASH: LoveYourself Capacity Building

Building stronger communities starts with strengthening the people who serve them. Spearheaded by LoveYourself and Luxecare, this year’s Capacity Building brought together our team, volunteers, and community partners for two days of learning, knowledge-sharing, and meaningful conversations. Organized by Hero by LoveYourself, the conference created a space for collaboration, reflection, and shared learning.

Through plenaries and breakout sessions, we explored HIV and STI prevention and management, mental health, and the role of community-based organizations in advancing public health in the Philippines. We also celebrated the people behind the work who continue to bring our advocacy, research, and campaigns to communities and beyond.

Together, we UNLEASHED our knowledge, passion, and potential to create healthier and more inclusive communities.

24/09/2026

23/09/2026

HCC Update |

Welcome to the HCC family in a new role, Ms. Flor Lopez! 🥹💚

Flor has been with us for a long time, an active and dedicated volunteer since the early days of Higala Community Center. Through the years, she has shared her time, energy, and heart in serving our community.

Today, we’re happy and grateful to welcome her as our newly hired Community Admin and Finance Officer (CCAFO). From being one of our volunteers to now becoming part of the HCC staff, this is truly a special new chapter in her journey with us. 🫶

Dugay na ka namo kauban, Flor—karun, mas official na gyud! 😅

18/09/2026

HCC Update |

The Team HCC attended the UNLEASH 3rd Capacity Building - LoveYourself Inc Conference 2026 and General Assembly of Champion Community Centers, uban ang mga community partners and advocates, para mapalig-on pa ang collaboration, mag-share og experiences, ug mag-reflect sa mga efforts nga atong gihimo para mas mapaduol, accessible, ug responsive ang essential services sa atong mga komunidad.

Meaningful kaayo ang gathering kay nahimong space for learning, connection, and sharing—usa ka reminder nga daghan pa ta og mahimo when we work together and listen to the needs of the community.

Padayon ta sa pag-build og stronger, more inclusive, and community-led responses. 💪🏽✨

18/09/2026

HCC Update |

The Team HCC has successfully completed the 4-day training for the Integrated HIV Behavioral and Serologic Surveillance 2026 – Team TGW held at Pinnacle Hotel, Davao City.

A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated HCC volunteers who are now serving as Interviewers, Coupon Manager, and Team Leader for IHBSS 2026. Your time, commitment, and willingness to serve the community are truly appreciated.

We would also like to extend our sincere gratitude to DOH-EB and RHWC Davao for the trust and confidence in Team HCC and for giving us the opportunity to be part of the pilot implementation of Team TGW in Davao City.

This is more than just training, it is an opportunity to contribute to community-led, inclusive, and responsive HIV surveillance that can help inform better programs and services for the Transgender Women community.

Daghang salamat sa pagsalig! 💪🏳️‍⚧️✨

18/09/2026

A heartfelt thank you to the PSG Team for inviting Team HCC to be part of your PSG Team Building 2026 tomorrow, September 19, 2026, ug sa paghatag namo og opportunity to conduct HIV 101, SOGIE Education, and HIV Screening.

Dako kaayo among pasalamat for this opportunity to share knowledge, promote inclusivity, and bring HIV prevention and screening closer to the community. ✨

See you tomorrow, PSG Team! 🌈

15/09/2026

DAY 1 | IHBSS TRAINING 2026

Team HCC is at Pinnacle Hotel, Davao City for the team preparation and training for IHBSS – Team TGW 2026.

Our dedicated interviewers — Ms. Beaver, Ms. Flor, Ms. Maze, Ms. Precious, and Mx. Rico — are ready to learn, prepare, and strengthen our skills for this important community-based survey.

Last September 9, 2026, our Team Leader, Mx. Chico, and Coupon Manager, Ms. Gerlie, also participated in the online training as part of the preparation.

This training is conducted by DOH-EB, in collaboration with RHWC Davao.

We sincerely thank DOH-EB, RHWC Davao, and the organizers for this opportunity, guidance, and continued trust in Team HCC. 🙏💚

15/09/2026

HCC Update |

CBO Head, Ms. Gerlie Asoy and CMO Mx. Chico Manginsay join fellow advocates at the UNLEASH 3rd Capacity Building – LoveYourself Conference 2026, held at Acacia Hotel, Alabang, Manila, from September 13–18, 2026.

A meaningful space to learn, connect, share experiences, and strengthen community action toward a more inclusive, empowered, and people-centered HIV response. 💚

13/09/2026

📍 Manila to Davao — virtually connected! 🫶

Online meeting with Team HCC as we prepare for the upcoming IHBSS Training this month. 💙

We sincerely thank DOH-EB and RHWC Davao for this opportunity and for the continued trust and support. We’re excited to learn, grow, and contribute to the success of IHBSS 2026! 🙌✨

13/09/2026