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8 ABS-CBN docus make it as 2020 New York Festivals finalists

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 16 02:23 PM

Six ABS-CBN documentaries featuring topics ranging from the pressing issue of HIV/AIDS infection in the country to the pivotal role of a lone woman in the Balangiga Encounter of 1901 --a key event in the Filipino-American war--, and two current affairs programs have been named finalists at this year's New York Festivals TV & Film Awards. Read more »

100,000 condoms distributed in Mexico City ahead of Valentine's Day

Lizbeth Diaz, Reuters
Posted at Feb 14 11:29 AM

MEXICO CITY - Residents in Mexico's sprawling capital were encouraged to play it safe on Valentine's Day, as 100,000 condoms were distributed across the city's metro stations on Thursday in the run up to the annual love fest.   Read more »

Theater review: PETA's 'Under My Skin' entertains and informs about HIV/AIDS

Fred Hawson
Posted at Feb 13 07:11 PM

"Under My Skin," a new play written by Rody Vera, attempts to reeducate its audiences with how people nowadays get HIV-AIDS and what can be done about it. Read more »

Cherry Pie Picache helps push HIV awareness with drama play

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 12 11:07 PM

PETA welcomes the first quarter of 2020 with a heart-wrenching drama anthology top-billed by actress Cherry Pie Picache.   Read more »

Desperate for coronavirus solutions, Chinese turn to HIV drugs, grey market and traditional cures

Roxanne Liu and Gabriel Crossley, Reuters
Posted at Feb 06 03:36 PM

BEIJING - The rapidly spreading virus in China and a shortage of medical resources are prompting people to resort to unorthodox ways to obtain treatment, with some appealing to HIV patients and unauthorized importers for medicine. Read more »

In coronavirus, China weighs benefits of Buffalo Horn and other remedies

Sui-Lee Wee, The New York Times
Posted at Feb 06 09:09 AM

As it races to treat patients infected with the new coronavirus, the Chinese government is seeing potential in a cocktail of antiviral drugs. It is also recommending the Peaceful Palace Bovine Pill, a traditional Chinese medicine made with the gallstones of cattle, buffalo horn, jasmine and pearl. Read more »

After 5-day absence, Duterte surfaces as a medical expert and seer

Ellen T. Tordesillas
Posted at Feb 05 08:29 PM

Fresh from a five-day mysterious disappearance, President Duterte surfaced on February 3 as a medical expert and a seer. Read more »

Roselyn Perez felt at home doing 'Under My Skin' with PETA

Totel V. de Jesus
Updated as of Feb 05 07:40 AM

Roselyn Perez is playing a medical doctor named Dr. Gemma Almonte in PETA's advocacy play on HIV/AIDS titled "Under My Skin," which will be staged at the PETA Phinma Theater from February 7 to March 22.    Read more »

HIV drugs touted as weapon in war on new coronavirus

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Feb 04 05:47 PM

As doctors scramble to contain the fast-spreading coronavirus, a potent brew of anti-retroviral and flu drugs has emerged as a possible defense against the mysterious sickness that has killed hundreds. Read more »

Thailand sees apparent success treating virus with drug cocktail

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Feb 03 01:37 AM

A Chinese woman infected with the new coronavirus showed a dramatic improvement after she was treated with a cocktail of anti-virals used to treat flu and HIV, Thailand's health ministry said Sunday. Read more »

Cherry Pie Picache stars in PETA's HIV-themed play

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 15 03:44 PM

Actress Cherry Pie Picache welcomes 2020 with a lead role in a play that depicts the lives of people with HIV.  Read more »

Facebook removes misleading HIV drug ads after outcry

Matthew Lavietes, Reuters
Posted at Dec 31 03:19 AM

NEW YORK - Facebook said on Monday it had removed some ads that contained misleading information about human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevention drugs following an outcry from activists, health experts and US lawmakers. Read more »

China jails scientist who gene-edited babies

Patrick Baert, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Dec 30 11:15 PM

A Chinese court on Monday sentenced the scientist who claimed to be behind the world's first gene-edited babies to three years in prison for illegal medical practice, state media reported. Read more »

Movie review: 'Kalel, 15' immerses the audience in PH's HIV crisis

Fred Hawson
Updated as of Dec 19 11:48 AM

"Kalel, 15" caught local attention because it won for writer-director Jun Lana the Best Director prize in the Black Nights Film Festival in Tallinn, Estonia just three weeks ago.  Read more »

Why Bono wants to deliver blood to needy in Philippines

Arlene Burgos, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 11 11:30 AM

Bono said his work in fighting HIV AIDS has made him want to provide lifeline access to needy in the Philippines.  Read more »

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

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 30 02:08 AM

Here are the big stories today in photos Read more »

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 »

Gordon urges Senate to look for funds for HIV screening machines

Ina Reformina, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 19 09:46 PM

MANILA - Sen. Richard Gordon urged the Senate to look for fund source for purchase of nucleic acid test machines for HIV screening, after the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) slashed the Department of Health’s (DOH) budget request from P1.431 billion to only P293 million. Read more »