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Despite national laws mandating compulsory sexuality education, the Philippine government has failed to provide adequate education programs
on safe-sex practices
INTO THE
LENS
INTO THE
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STIGMAS
STIGMAS
Despite yung progress sa understanding of HIV and yung research advances allowing the possibility to live with HIV, yung stigma and discrimination following the illness are still highly prevalent. Communities ay kadalasan hindi prepared at uneducated sa matters na makaka smoothly integrate people living with HIV– back in, leaving them isolated and marginalized. Ang stigmatization ng HIV ay gumagawa ng barrier para sa mga indibidual para magpa test as they are under the impression na ito ay "sinful" or "dirty."
“Despite the fact na I rely on this online identity para matago yung personal identity ko, I still received discrimination as person living with HIV.”
-ANONYMOUS
(PLHIV)
-ANONYMOUS
(PLHIV)
LIVING
WITH
HIV
WITH
HIV
“Ayon kasi ang alam nila sa HIV—na kapag meron ka, death sentence na siya. Mahirap maging HIV positive sa bansang ito.”
- Oriele Mueller
(PLHIV)
LIVING
WITH
HIV
WITH
HIV
“Creating personal relationship or friendship is a really hard thing for us, since they think we can infect them by simply being close to them.”
- Lorenz Olleres
(PLHIV)
- Lorenz Olleres
(PLHIV)
LIVING
WITH
HIV
WITH
HIV
“There seems to be this stigma and discrimination towards the LGBTQ+ community where people assume that HIV is only transmitted to queer people.”
- Kiyana Bongat
(LGBTQ+)
- Kiyana Bongat
(LGBTQ+)
“There seems to be this stigma and discrimination towards the LGBTQ+ community where people assume that HIV is only transmitted to queer people.”
- Kiyana Bongat
(LGBTQ+)
- Kiyana Bongat
(LGBTQ+)
HIV STIGMAS
TOWARDS
LGBTQ+
TOWARDS
LGBTQ+
“There are specific barriers or stigmas that prevent individuals from accessing HIV prevention, testing, and treatment services.”
- Oliver Gambon
(LGBTQ+)
- Oliver Gambon
(LGBTQ+)
HIV STIGMAS
TOWARDS
LGBTQ+
TOWARDS
LGBTQ+
“The Philippines passed a law regarding sex education for over a decade, yet there has been minimal effective implementation.”
- Dani
(LGBTQ+)
- Dani
(LGBTQ+)
HIV STIGMAS
TOWARDS
LGBTQ+
TOWARDS
LGBTQ+
“Awareness plays a really big role in preventing HIV, so start the conversation.”
- Denis Cruz
(HIV Counsellor of
LoveYourself PH)
- Denis Cruz
(HIV Counsellor of
LoveYourself PH)
“Awareness plays a really big role in preventing HIV, so start the conversation.”
- Denis Cruz
(HIV Counsellor of
LoveYourself PH)
- Denis Cruz
(HIV Counsellor of
LoveYourself PH)
LIVING
WITH
HIV
WITH
HIV
“There is still a great influence of the religious and traditional culture in terms of how Filipinos view HIV and sex in general.”
-Brother Kim
(Campus Minister)
-Brother Kim
(Campus Minister)
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RELIGION
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Featured artworks created by Filipino individuals, na ilan ay mayroong HIV, dito ay maaaring magbigay ng isang powerful platform para sa self-expression. Ang mga creative pieces na ito, tulad ng tula, stories, and artwork, offer a unique glimpse sa kanilang dinadaanan at ibahagi ang kanilang mga karanasan in ways that words alone cannot capture. By showcasing their artworks, PLHIV aim to foster understanding, break down stigma, and celebrate the resilience and artistic talents of those living with HIV.
Should I
By Nikita Samson
Nikita Illustrates her fears and
anxieties with intimacy through a
digital illustration.
By Nikita Samson
Nikita Illustrates her fears and
anxieties with intimacy through a
digital illustration.
Whispers of Hope
By Aden Concho
Aden showcases that in a land of vibrant beauty and whispered tales, a silent battle rages beneath Philippine skies as HIV's insidious touch affects lives…
By Aden Concho
Aden showcases that in a land of vibrant beauty and whispered tales, a silent battle rages beneath Philippine skies as HIV's insidious touch affects lives…
GROWING UP
By Trisha Flores
A personal essay from the perspective of a hopeless romantic child growing up to be an adult whose bitter experience with love is tied with their sexuality.
By Trisha Flores
A personal essay from the perspective of a hopeless romantic child growing up to be an adult whose bitter experience with love is tied with their sexuality.
READ HERE
waltz of TEN fingers
By Martin D.
A bittersweet poem narrating Martin's conflicted feelings of falling in love when he newly found out he had HIV. All his fears and longing weaved
in each line.
By Martin D.
A bittersweet poem narrating Martin's conflicted feelings of falling in love when he newly found out he had HIV. All his fears and longing weaved
in each line.
READ HERE
Unveiling the Sad Reality of HIV in the Philippines:Bunga ng Kamangmangan at Kawalang-Aksyon
By Gab Ocampo
Gab shares how the vibrant culture and warm hospitality of the Philippines hides a reality that demands the attention of people
By Gab Ocampo
Gab shares how the vibrant culture and warm hospitality of the Philippines hides a reality that demands the attention of people
Andito pa ko
By Eveleyes
Inilarawan ni Eveleyes sa isang psychedelic art ang personal experience ng kaniyang HIV positive na kaibigan. In this collaboration art between the two, Eveleyes illustrates the words that his friend continuously tells himself 'andito pa ko.'
By Eveleyes
Inilarawan ni Eveleyes sa isang psychedelic art ang personal experience ng kaniyang HIV positive na kaibigan. In this collaboration art between the two, Eveleyes illustrates the words that his friend continuously tells himself 'andito pa ko.'
Kirs puzzle
By Kirs
Kirs shows how quick people can create narratives kung anong klaseng tao ka once they find out you have HIV. 'They take out pieces of you and place their own assumptions.'
By Kirs
Kirs shows how quick people can create narratives kung anong klaseng tao ka once they find out you have HIV. 'They take out pieces of you and place their own assumptions.'
I CAN LOVE
By Roanne C.
In this piece, Roanne dives into a common question they encounter in the dating scene 'May HIV ka, bakit ka naghahanap ng relationship?' Roanne responds visually that they can touch, they can be accepted, they can be loved.
By Roanne C.
In this piece, Roanne dives into a common question they encounter in the dating scene 'May HIV ka, bakit ka naghahanap ng relationship?' Roanne responds visually that they can touch, they can be accepted, they can be loved.
MENTIONS
This heartfeltly written Webzine features contributions from three individuals living with HIV, three members of the LGBTQ+ community, 8 featured artists, a conservative person, and a representative from a reputable organization, Loveyourselfph, who willingly participated for this project, fully dedicated to addressing HIV in the Philippines.
This heartfeltly written Webzine features contributions from three individuals living with HIV, three members of the LGBTQ+ community, 8 featured artists, a conservative person, and a representative from a reputable organization, Loveyourselfph, who willingly participated for this project, fully dedicated to addressing HIV in the Philippines.
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