QUEZON CITY – The AIDS Society of the Philippines, Inc. will hold its 13th Philippine National Convention on AIDS on October 24-25, 2014, at the Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria, Ortigas Ave. cor. Asian Development Bank Ave., Ortigas Center.
For 30 years, from 1984 to present there were a total of 20,424 HIV and AIDS cases reported and it’s constantly increasing. With the changing drivers and trends of the epidemic, it is now the time to go back and assess what we did best and what we missed out.
This year’s theme “The Evidence: A Roundtable Discussion on HIV and AIDS in the Philippines,” will surface and review the current evidence on what is really happening in the country and trace where are we now. There are six themed sessions: Integration of HIV and AIDS in the Education Curriculum, HIV Counseling and Testing, HIV Testing for Minors, Anti-Retroviral (ARV) Treatment in Pregnant Women, ARV Treatment Guidelines, and Human Rights on HIV and AIDS. Distinguished speakers who are experts from the region will elaborate on the best practices that may be effective at the regional level, local program implementers will discuss current policies, coverage extent of reach and challenges, and people living with HIV (PLHIV) will share their personal experiences and advocacy agenda points for consideration.
 
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Mr. Noel Palaypayon Department of Health – National Epidemiology Bureau |
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Atty. Alberto T. Muyot Undersecretary for Legal Affairs Department of EducationMr. Devashish Dutta Mr. Eddy Razon
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Ms. Patricia Luna OIC-Executive Director Council for the Welfare of Children Ms. Emma Brathwaite Mr. Alvin Castillo
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Dr. Ilya A. Tac-an Physician Cebu City Social Hygiene Clinic Ms. Emma Brathwaite Ms. Marcesta Miraran
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Dr. Jose Gerard Belimac Program Manager National AIDS STI Prevention and Control Program Dr. Naoko Ishikawa Mr. Ico Rodulfo
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Dr. Rossana Ditangco Head, HIV Study Group Research Institute for Tropical Medicine Dr. Naoko Ishikawa Mr. Noel Quinto
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Dr. Ferchito Avelino Head Philippine National AIDS Council Mr. Jonas Bagas Mr. Ryan Pinili |
We are inviting you to join us on this important event. Let us talk, discuss and look at ways on how to can move forward. Through continued and strengthened solidarity, we will be able to rise above the challenges and remain practical and strategic in approaches to ultimately curb the Philippine HIV epidemic. It is everyone’s concern. None of us can do this alone, but together, we can