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Pia Wurtzbach on helping build a new youth center in Taguig

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Rhea Manila Santos

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<p>After spearheading the <em>Love Gala</em> last December where she auctionied off her Miss Universe memorabilia tin order o raise funds for a youth center in Taguig City, beauty queen and actress Pia Wurtzbach finally got to see the fruits of her selfless labor last April 30 with the official opening of the Hiraya Youth Center. Pia joined the initiative as the celebrity ambassador of the non-government organization LoveYourselfPH which is a volunteer community providing free HIV testing, counseling, treatment, and life coaching.</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DJDrUU4SRhE/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=630&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A344314.10000002384%2C%22ls%22%3A344039.8000000119%2C%22le%22%3A344044.2000000477%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1273" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-1" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DJGjvnnBqV7/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=630&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A344326.7000000477%2C%22ls%22%3A344039.8000000119%2C%22le%22%3A344044.2000000477%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1310" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-1" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><p>In her speech during the youth center launch, Pia looks back at all the hard work that went into making their goal into a reality. “Mga five months na ;yung nakakalipas simula nung Love Gala, kung kailan natin unang ikinuwento itong pangarap at vision naming lahat na sana magkatotoo. Naalala ko pa ‘yung excitement, ‘yung passion, ‘yung kilig, at ‘yung talagang excitement naming lahat na mabuo na ‘to. Talagang nakita ko rin kung paano pinagtrabahuhan with blood, sweat, and tears ng mga naging volunteers natin, ng mga Love Yourself advocates natin, pati na rin ng City of Taguig staff who made that event possible.”</p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/2/13/pia-wurtzbach-takes-part-in-loveyourself-advocacy-efforts-in-benguet-1525" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Pia Wurtzbach takes part in LoveYourself advocacy efforts in Benguet</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>Pia also highlighted the importance of holding the yearly <em>Love Gala </em>because it serves as a platform to honor and celebrate the milestones of HIV/AIDS advocacy. “It was more than just a celebration. It was a fundraising initiative to support the causes of Love Yourself and the community at ang nangyari naman doon, ang naging focus doon ay ‘yung mga Miss Universe memorabilia na na-auction ko at ‘yung mga proceeds naman doon, ay talagang pinlano na namin na para ilaan dito sa Youth Center,” Pia recalled. </p><div><br/></div><p>She went on to explain the value of putting up the youth center. “It&#x27;s an establishment. It&#x27;s a safe space where the youth can access comprehensive health services and programs that empower them to lead with pride and purpose,” Pia shared. </p><div><br/></div><p>Another aspect of the Love Yourself organization is their youth arm called Fruity, which Pia also introduced to the audience during the event. “It&#x27;s a vibrant group of young advocates committed to building new leaders, sustaining our initiatives, and offering fresh perspectives in tackling the challenges that will lie ahead,” she said. </p><div><br/></div><p>“Kasi ‘yung youth, sila talaga ‘yung susunod na madadala ng mga sinisimulan na natin ngayon na project. Kasi hindi naman natin ito kaya na tayo lang at syempre, ang pinaka-apektado dito ay sila. So talagang kailangan natin na to get them involved, and siguro ‘yung youth arm ng Love Yourself, which is Fruity, umaasa din kami na unti-unti namin silang ma-empower at ma-tetrain para sila naman ‘yung mag-tuturo sa next generation at sila naman ‘yung maging mga ate at kuya nila,” Pia continued.  “Dahil kami na yung mga ate at kuya ngayon — gusto ko sana sabihin tita, pero huwag naman — So kasama din po sila dito, and gusto ko rin silang pasalamatan. I&#x27;m beyond grateful for everyone who helped out the many weeks and days na may mga nagpuyat at talagang, talagang ‘di bumitaw sa project na ‘to. Maraming salamat.”</p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/3/12/pia-wurtzbach-shares-reason-she-left-paris-fashion-week-early-1416" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Pia Wurtzbach shares reason she left Paris Fashion Week early</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>Before ending her speech, Pia shared her hope for Taguig’s newest youth center and how she plans to expand the project in the future. “May the youth center continue to be a beacon of hope, healing, and growth for the youth in our communities. I&#x27;m so excited for you guys to come in and see it,” she said.<br/><br/>“In the next couple of weeks, we will keep building and improving it. So gaganda pa po ito as we go along, as we continue, you know, introducing more people in and mag-adjust-adjust pa itong space na ito. Makakaasa po kayo na andito kami and we will be here. Hindi po ito na parang, andito lang kami ngayon, hindi niyo na kami makikita ulit. Magsasawa po kayo sa amin. Maraming mga events pa kami gagawin dito,” Pia vowed. “Maraming salamat. So, welcome everyone, and with all my heart, I say, Hiraya Manawari!”</p>

<p>Love Yourself ambassador and youth advocate Pia Wurtzbach inspires the youth at the opening of a new youth center in Taguig City.</p>

Love Yourself ambassador and youth advocate Pia Wurtzbach inspires the youth at the opening of a new youth center in Taguig City.

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Pia Wurtzbach on helping build a new youth center in Taguig: ‘It’s a safe space’

Rhea Manila Santos,

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Published May 05, 2025 05:00 PM PHT

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