DOH Calabarzon HIV, AIDS, and STI Prevention and Control Program

01/12/2025

💫 CALABARZON World AIDS Day 2025 Celebration 💫
📅 December 2, 2025

Join us as we commemorate World AIDS Day 2025 with the theme “Overcoming Disruption, Transforming the AIDS Response”. This year’s celebration is a collective call to strengthen our commitment to ending HIV by expanding awareness, improving service delivery, and sustaining local investments that protect every community in CALABARZON.

In partnership with Batangas City Social Hygiene Clinic, we invite everyone to take part in our community walk for solidarity, advocacy activities, and information sessions that highlight the importance of early testing, treatment, and support for people living with HIV.

Let us move forward together, amplify our voices, and push for a healthier, more inclusive future where no one is left behind.

Tara na't makiisa sa CALABARZON World AIDS Day 2025! ❤️

19/06/2025

🫶 Project KANDILI Consultative Meeting: Towards Inclusive and Anonymous HIV Services 🌈
📅 June 18, 2025

Isinagawa ang consultative meeting para sa Pilot Implementation ng Project KANDILI o Kampanya sa ANonymous HIV Detection at Inclusive Life-saving Interventions na pinangunahan ng DOH CALABARZON, katuwang ang Batangas Medical Center, BATMC Wellness Zone - Batangas Medical Center, Batangas City Social Hygiene Clinic, Batangas Provincial Health Office, FHI 360 (EpiC - HIV), at US - Center for Disease Control.

Layunin ng Project KANDILI na magbigay ng anonymous HIV screening, treatment, management, at enrollment para sa mga kliyenteng nagnanais na manatiling hindi nakikilala—nang may dignidad, respeto, at buong pag-aalalay.

Abangan ang susunod na mga hakbang ng DOH CALABARZON para sa mas inclusive at client-centered HIV service delivery na abot kahit ang mga hindi pa naaabot.

✨ “Karapat-dapat ang bawat isa sa ligtas at makataong serbisyong pangkalusugan.”

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14/06/2025

🌈 Isang linggo na lang! Ready na ba kayo? 💖
Rizal PRIDE Fest 2025 is almost here! 🏳️‍🌈✨

Samahan niyo kami sa selebrasyon ng pag-ibig, kalayaan, at pagkakapantay-pantay.

Let’s make this an inclusive and empowering day for everyone!

Tara na’t sabay-sabay nating iwagayway ang kulay ng pagmamahal —
𝐋𝐎𝐕𝐄 𝐋𝐎𝐔𝐃, 𝐋𝐎𝐕𝐄 𝐒𝐀𝐅𝐄! 💖

📌 Magregister dito: bit.ly/RizalPrideFest2025

11/06/2025

👮‍♂️👩‍⚕️ Kaisa ang PNP 4A sa HIV, AIDS, at STI Awareness!
📅 June 4, 2025

Kaisa natin ang Police Regional Office 4A sa pagpapalaganap ng tama at napapanahong impormasyon tungkol sa HIV, AIDS, at STI! 💪

Halos 100 uniformed personnel ang nakiisa sa isinagawang orientation at LIBRENG HIV counseling and testing—private at confidential.

Mahalagang may sapat na kaalaman at access sa mga serbisyo ang lahat, kasama na ang ating kapulisan. 👮‍♀️

11/06/2025

📍 Alam niyo ba?
Mayroon nang 42 DOH-accredited HIV Treatment Hubs at Primary HIV Care Facilities sa buong CALABARZON! 🌈

Dito, makakakuha ka ng LIBRENG HIV counseling and testing, antiretroviral therapy (ART), condoms, at iba pang reproductive and wellness services. Tiyak na confidential, private, at inclusive! 🤝

💡 Hindi mo kailangang maghintay. Alamin ang iyong status at maging protektado.

Sundan ang link para makita ang buong listahan ng ating mga facilities.

11/06/2025

🚨 RED ALERT: THE HIV CRISIS—Management of Suspected HIV Dental Patients
🗓️ June 11, 2025 (Wednesday)
🕗 8:00 PM
📍 Live via Facebook

📣 We’re inviting all dentists—lalo na sa CALABARZON—to join this Facebook Live session brought to you by Adi-RP Section Continuing Education!

💬 Mark your calendars at sabay-sabay tayong matuto!

ADI Philippines recognizes the urgent need for proper diagnosis, care, and referral of dental patients amid rising HIV cases in the country.

On June 11, 2025, the ADI RP Section Continuing Education presents RED ALERT: THE HIV CRISIS—Management of Suspected HIV Dental Patients, a practical lecture by Dr. Chanele M. Pornillos, DMD,MN,MSHE,FICD

Tune in via FB Live Adi-RP Section Continuing Education at 8 PM to learn critical protocols for patient management.

Don’t miss out on this knowledge that could redefine patient care.

10/06/2025

🌈 Samahan niyo kami sa Rizal Pride Fest 2025: Ako Ay Malaya! 🏳️‍🌈
📅 June 21, 2025 | 🕐 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM
📍 Ynares Center (Open Grounds), Antipolo City

Tara na’t magsama-sama tayo sa makulay na selebrasyon ng pagmamahalan, pagkakapantay-pantay, at kalayaan! 💖

Abangan ang Pride March, Zumba, Best OOTD, mini games, drag shows, performances, at marami pang pa-surprise!

✨ Love loud, love safe!
📲 Register here: bit.ly/RizalPrideFest2025

🌈✨ 𝐑𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓: 𝓐𝓴𝓸 𝓐𝔂 𝓜𝓪𝓵𝓪𝔂𝓪! ✨🌈

Join us this June 21, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM sa 📍Ynares Center (Open Grounds) Antipolo City! Let's celebrate health, love, diversity, and freedom with a day filled with color and fun. Be proud at ipagmalaki ang iyong sarili! 🏳️‍🌈

Ano ang mga dapat abangan?! ✨👀✨

❤️️Parade of Colors (Pride March)
🧡Kalye-Kulay Booths
💛Search for the Best OOTDs
💚Zumba Sheesh
💙Inspiring messages from advocates and pride campaign videos!
💜Mini Games & Raffle Draws
🌈Pride in Motion: A Night of Music, Dance, and Love – Cultural dance, musical performances, drag shows, and more! 🏳️‍🌈

To register, kindly scan the QR code in the poster or through this link: bit.ly/RizalPrideFest2025 💌 Tara na’t sabay-sabay nating iwagayway ang kulay ng pagmamahal—LOVE LOUD, LOVE SAFE! 💖🏳️‍🌈

Stay tuned for more updates, social media cards, and announcements. Maraming surprises pa ang naghihintay! ✨🎁

07/06/2025

📍Training on Community-Based HIV Screening and Outreach Strategies
🗓️ May 14–16, 2025

We have successfully trained over 30 new Community-Based HIV Screening (CBS) Motivators in collaboration with our partners from Sustained Health Initiatives of the Philippines - SHIP and FHI 360.

Our newly trained CBS Motivators will serve as force multipliers—bringing HIV screening, education, and outreach to the grassroots level and reaching individuals and communities that are often left behind.

Together, we strengthen our local HIV response through empowered and equipped community frontliners. 💪🌍

19/05/2025

🛡️ Maging ProtektoDOH laban sa HIV! 🌈

Libre ang HIV combination prevention services tulad ng PrEP, condoms, lubricants, pati na rin ang HIV counseling and testing, at antiretroviral therapy (ART)!

Alamin ang iyong status, magpa-test, at simulan ang oagiging protektado!

Tara na, ! 💪

Sa panahon ngayon, ang HIV ay kayang-kaya nang maiwasan at ma-kontrol.

✅ Gumamit ng proteksyon gaya ng condom, lubricant, at PrEP.
✅ Gawing normal at regular ang pagpapa-HIV test.
✅ Sumunod sa tamang gamutan o antiretroviral therapy.

HIV is not a death sentence! Sa ating laban kontra HIV at AIDS, may pag-asa – dahil Bawat Buhay Mahalaga. 💖

Isang paalala ngayong International AIDS Candlelight Memorial Day. 🕯️

15/05/2025

📢 DOH CHD CALABARZON ADVISORY

Title: CALABARZON Certified Rapid HIV Diagnostic Algorithm (rHIVda) Confirmatory Laboratory Specimen Referral System 2025

All hospitals, laboratories, healthcare facilities, and implementing partners are advised to follow the updated specimen referral process to ensure accurate, timely, and standardized HIV confirmatory testing in CALABARZON.

You may access the full advisory and guidelines by scanning the QR code or through this link:
🔗https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WmGgLvcR_KID_mZN_LFRzxYw_0jFIdHH/view?usp=sharing

Let’s strengthen our HIV response with efficient and reliable diagnostics.