HIV and AIDS Policy Act of 2018 - updates

Rappler's latest stories on HIV and AIDS Policy Act of 2018

ARTICLE FINDER

New law allows minors to get HIV test without parents' consent

Jul 12, 2019 - 12:09 PM

A key provision of the new law allows minors from 15 to 17 years old to undergo HIV testing even without parental consent

HIV-AIDS. The Philippines has one of the 'fastest growing' HIV epidemics in the world. File photo by George Moya/Rappler

Human rights 'core guiding principle' of new HIV, AIDS law

Jan 09, 2019 - 3:50 PM

The law's principal authors say it will help address the stigma against people living with HIV and AIDS

HUMAN RIGHTS. Legislators say the new law strengthening the HIV and AIDS policy of the Philippines focuses on human rights.

Duterte signs law strengthening HIV, AIDS health services

Jan 09, 2019 - 3:35 PM

(UPDATED) The new law allows persons aged 15 to 17 years old to undergo HIV testing even without the consent of a parent or guardian

Health advocates light candles during commemoration of the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial at the Quezon City Hall on Monday, May 21, 2018, to honor HIV/AIDS victim. Photo by DARREN LANGIT