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𝑴𝒂𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒐𝒏 𝒃𝒆 𝒂 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒒𝒖𝒊𝒆𝒕 𝒓𝒆𝒇𝒍𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒘𝒂𝒍.
𝑨𝒔 𝒘𝒆 𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒓𝒊𝒕, 𝒍𝒆𝒕 𝒖𝒔 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒈𝒆𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉—𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑯𝑰𝑽 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒔 𝒊𝒔 𝒂 𝒎𝒆𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒑 𝒕𝒐𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅 𝒂 𝒃𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒆𝒓 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆.

Being undetectable isn’t just about lab results.
It means love without fear, intimacy without stigma, and truth backed by science.

If HIV is undetectable, it cannot be transmitted.

Not “lower risk.” Not “maybe.” Zero.

Science over stigma. Knowledge over fear.

This is why treatment matters. This is why U=U matters.


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AIDS is not over. The isolating burden of stigma keeps it alive.

To transform the AIDS response, we must overcome judgment and fear—this requires more than just medicine, it demands an unwavering commitment to human dignity.

Let’s work urgently to build communities where everyone is seen, valued, and embraced free from the isolating burden of disease stigma and discrimination.

AIDS is not over. The isolating burden of stigma keeps it alive.

To transform the AIDS response, we must overcome judgment and fear—this requires more than just medicine, it demands an unwavering commitment to human dignity.

Let’s work urgently to build communities where everyone is seen, valued, and embraced free from the isolating burden of disease stigma and discrimination.

Make a Difference in the Community: Join Our Team!

We're looking for passionate Field Outreach Worker and to join us in making a positive impact. If you're ready to empower communities and support the LGBTQIA+ network, we want to hear from you!

Check out the images for more details about these new vacancies.

Send your resume to: [email protected]

Make a Difference in the Community: Join Our Team!

We're looking for passionate and organized Site Implementation Staff to join us in making a positive impact. If you're ready to empower communities and support the LGBTQIA+ network, we want to hear from you!

Check out the images for more details about these new vacancies.

Send your resume to: [email protected]

Avisala! Naka-PrEP ka na ba?

Kung Ikaw ay S*xually Active, mas mabuting ikaw mag-PrEP upang magkaroon ng up to 99% protection laban sa HIV kung inumin Ng Tama.

Ang PrEP ay gamot na iniinom ng mga taong HIV negative lamang. Kung nais mo mag-PrEP maari ka naming tulungang makapagenroll, just send us a PM.

Avisala, mga Sang'gre! Ang Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis o PrEP ay magbibigay ng mataas na proteksyon laban sa HIV kung iinumin ng tama!

Mag PrEP na! Esta Sektu!

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Magpadala lamang sa amin ng mensahe kung nais mong matuto pa tungkol sa PrEP o nais mong mag-Prep.

Kung nais mo din ng FREE HIV TEST and ikaw ay nasa Balanga City o sa Bataan, maari ka rin naming tulungan!

Spike of HIV Cases – The 500%

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"Hindi porket bakla, s*x lang ang hanap. Hindi porket bakla, may HIV o AIDS na."
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The Philippines is currently grappling with a severe public health issue — a staggering 500% rise in HIV cases among young Filipinos, particularly among men who have s*x with men (MSM). According to the Department of Health (DOH), HIV infections in the country have risen dramatically, especially among individuals aged 15 to 24. MSM make up the overwhelming majority—almost 90%—of these new cases. This spike is prompting calls for the declaration of a national public health emergency.

read more at https://lakanbalanga.space/Spike-of-HIV-Cases-The-500/

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DOH: GAWING NATIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY ANG HIV

Iminungkahi ng Department of Health (DOH) na gawing national public health emergency ang HIV.

Ayon kay Health Sec. Teodoro Herbosa, 500% increase ng HIV cases sa edad 15-25. Dagdag niya, sa datos ng ahensya, ang Pilipinas ang may pinakamataas na bilang ng bagong kaso ng HIV sa Western Pacific Region.

Payo ni Herbosa, regular na magpa-HIV test, gawin ang Combination Prevention Method, gumamit ng condom, lubricants, at PrEP at ugaliin ang pagkonsulta at pag-inom ng Antiretroviral therapy para sa mga kailangan nito.

HIV Transmission: Unprotected S*x
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HIV can be passed from one person to another during vaginal, a**l, or oral s*x if no protection is used. This is one of the most common methods of transmission worldwide.

The risk increases with multiple s*xual partners or if either partner has a s*xually transmitted infection (STI).

HIV can enter the body through mucous membranes in the ge****ls, re**um, or mouth.

Using condoms correctly every time you have s*x and knowing both your and your partner's HIV status greatly reduces the risk.

read mroe at https://lakanbalanga.space/Transmission/

Get Tested Now!

HIV and AIDS: What's the Difference?

What is the difference between HIV and AIDS?
HIV is the virus that causes the infection. If HIV is not treated, it can lead to AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome), the most advanced stage of HIV infection. At this point, the immune system is severely damaged, and the person becomes vulnerable to opportunistic infections or certain cancers.

Read more at https://lakanbalanga.space/What-is-HIV/