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World AIDS Day: Dutch-Filipino salon donates proceeds to AIDS charities

Jofelle P. Tesorio, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 03 07:49 PM

AMSTERDAM - With DJs playing in the background while you hair is being cut and colored, there’s no better way to start the festive month of December. But at Jitty’s, the 17-year-old hair and make-up salon owned by Filipino Jitty Dela Cruz and her partner Ronald Pronk, it is not just about feeling happy with your hair but a moment to support a cause. Read more »

Family support helps persons living with HIV seek treatment: doctor

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 02 01:11 PM

Family support encourages persons living with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) to seek treatment, a doctor said Monday.   Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: November 29, 2019

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Posted at Nov 30 02:08 AM

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UP Manila Oblation Run

Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 29 05:17 PM

Members of the Alpha Phi Omega fraternity hold placards during the Oblation Run inside the University of the Philippines Manila campus on Friday. Read more »

US lab identifies rare new HIV strain

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 08 03:58 AM

A US healthcare company has identified a new subtype of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and said the finding showed that cutting edge genome sequencing is helping researchers stay ahead of mutations. Read more »

New strain, stigma continue to pose challenges in HIV prevention

Aleta Nieva-Nishimori, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 25 03:17 PM

MANILA - An epidemiologist on Friday said awareness of the risks, the right care and treatment of HIV/AIDS could help save lives especially now that they are seeing a change in the strain of the virus.   Read more »

Gay men seen dying from AIDS due to Africa's homophobic laws

Nita Bhalla, Thomson Reuters Foundation
Posted at Oct 08 08:55 AM

NAIROBI - Thousands of gay men in Africa are likely dying from HIV-related illnesses every year due to homophobic laws that stifle their chances of being tested and treated, said researchers behind a study published on Monday in The Lancet HIV journal. Read more »

After 'Rak of Aegis,' PETA gears up for advocacy play on AIDS

Totel V. de Jesus
Updated as of Sep 30 07:58 PM

As part of PETA's 52nd theater season, Rodolfo Vera's "Under My Skin" will be the next production, tentatively scheduled in February 2020. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: September 13, 2019

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Posted at Sep 13 11:13 PM

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Not a stigma

Jire Carreon, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 13 04:23 PM

A university student takes advantage of the Free HIV Testing Program being conducted by the local government of Quezon City as part of its HIV awareness and prevention campaign. Read more »

What's it like to be HIV positive today—and why it’s not the death sentence it used to be

Rhia Diomampo Grana
Updated as of Sep 11 02:41 PM

While the disease continues to rise, gone are the days when being "poz" means the end. Now, there are more advanced tests, and treatment is available. Here are important things you need to know about HIV and AIDS. Read more »

First CineSpectra festival aims to spark discussion about HIV/AIDS

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 25 12:23 PM

A new film festival is set to be held in the Philippines later this month.  Read more »

AIDS awareness touched on in Pia Wurtzbach’s visit to British Embassy

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 22 05:29 PM

Wurtzbach on Tuesday visited the British Embassy in Manila to talk about, among other topics, her advocacy: promoting HIV-AIDS awareness. Read more »

UN appoints new HIV/AIDS chief after controversy

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Aug 16 06:13 AM

UNITED NATIONS, United States—United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres appointed a new HIV/AIDS chief on Wednesday after the previous incumbent left accused of serious mismanagement. Read more »

Mga isyung pinag-uusapan ng bayan, tampok sa 'Live AIDS'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 03 12:51 AM

Muling bumida ang talento ng mga estudyante at alumni ng University of the Philippines SAMASKOM o Samahan ng mga Mag-aaral sa Komunikasyon sa kanilang taunang "Live AIDS." Read more »

iWant promotes HIV awareness in new series 'Mga Batang Poz'

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Posted at Jul 25 11:36 AM

Starring Awra Briguela, Fino Herrera, Paolo Gumabao and Mark Neumann, 'Mga Batang Poz' tells the story of four HIV-positive teens and will start streaming exclusively on iWant on Friday, July 26. Read more »

Filipino dermatologist to chair panel on HIV prevention strategy in Vancouver congress

Jan Yumul, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 14 11:58 PM

When we hear the word "dermatology," sexually transmitted diseases may be the last thing that comes to mind, especially in a culture that puts a premium on good looks. Read more »

AirAsia launches a burger that can help save lives

Angelo G. Garcia
Posted at Jul 08 12:34 PM

Called the Inspi(RED) Burger and created by New York-based Thai celebrity chef Hong Thaimee, this new inflight meal supports the fight against HIV/AIDS. Read more »

Healthcare costs of people with HIV now covered by HMOs

Isay Reyes, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 06 01:08 AM

Apart from facing stigma, people living with human immunodeficiency viruses (HIV) often worry about costly healthcare. Read more »

#ResistTogether: Overcoming hurdles

Editorial cartoon by Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 30 02:38 PM

Politicians listen when a critical mass of their constituents get together to push for their agenda.  Read more »