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PAFPI Official Statement for World AIDS Day 2025

“Confronting Disruptions. Protecting Our Gains. Transforming the HIV & AIDS Response.”

On this World AIDS Day, Positive Action Foundation Philippines, Inc. (PAFPI) stands in solidarity with all People Living with HIV (PLHIV), frontliners, communities, and partners across the country. We raise our voice with urgency and conviction: the fight against HIV in the Philippines is becoming more difficult—and we refuse to be silent.

Across the nation, we are witnessing growing challenges that threaten the progress we have fought so hard to achieve. Funding for HIV programs is shrinking. Essential services—testing, treatment access, adherence support, community outreach—are slowing down, narrowing, or at risk of disappearing. Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), long recognized as the lifeline of the HIV response, are being stretched to their limits as they struggle to reach the most vulnerable:
• Individuals lost to follow-up
• Hard-to-reach communities
• Key populations facing stigma, discrimination, and legal barriers
• PLHIV who continue to face socioeconomic and mental health challenges

At the same time, harmful policies and increasing stigma—especially toward LGBTQ+ people and people who use drugs—continue to discourage individuals from seeking lifesaving HIV services.

These disruptions are not minor setbacks. These disruptions cost lives.
Yet amid these challenges, one truth remains: communities are the backbone of the HIV response in the Philippines. It is the commitment of peer navigators, volunteers, treatment partners, outreach workers, families, and PLHIV leaders that keeps this movement alive.

PAFPI calls on the Philippine government, donors, policymakers, private sector partners, and international institutions to demonstrate courageous leadership and renewed commitment to:
• Sustain and expand funding for HIV programs
• Strengthen the public health system to make treatment and testing accessible, affordable, and stigma-free
• Protect the rights, dignity, and safety of all PLHIV and key populations
• Support community-led, community-based interventions proven to save lives
• Ensure no Filipino is left behind in the HIV response

Despite the mounting pressure, we remain steadfast. We will defend our hard-won gains, uphold the dignity of every person living with HIV, and continue providing compassionate, community-led care. The HIV and AIDS crisis is far from over. The work continues—urgently, collectively, relentlessly.

This is the moment to demand real change.
This is the moment to act.
We cannot, and will not, allow the world to look away.
PAFPI commits to stand firm, speak out, and serve—until no one is left behind, and until the HIV epidemic in the Philippines comes to an end.

THANK YOU ABS-CBN News for coming to joined our cause.

Positive Action Foundation Philippines on Thursday launched the PAFPIcares Community Center in Malate, Manila with the goal of offering a wider range of assistance to individuals within the Persons Living with HIV (PLHIV) community.

The PAFPI Community Center, which was made possible with the support of USAID, PEPFAR and Epic-HIV Project, is set to function as a one-stop resource center, offering education, prevention, testing, and care services pertaining to HIV/AIDS.

The services offered at the center include HIV screening and testing and counseling for disclosure and stigma, Tele Medicine for Mental Health Services, Early Linkage to care, Self-Management Program, Access to antiretroviral therapy (ART) and other medical treatments Support groups and peer counseling, Health Educational workshops and training sessions, Referrals to healthcare providers and social services, and information regarding U=U or undetectable is equal to untransmissible.

New PLHIV community center opens in Manila Positive Action Foundation Philippines on Thursday launched the PAFPIcares Community Center in Malate, Manila with the goal of offering a wider range of assistance to individuals within the Persons Living with HIV (PLHIV) community.

PAFPI PRESS RELEASE

10TH ANNUAL LOVEWALK ON VALENTINE'S "LOVE AND INCLUSIVITY HIV AWARENESS AND FREE HIV TESTING.

In honor of the 10th anniversary of the annual . POSITIVE ACTION FOUNDATION PHILIPPINES, INC., is proud to announce its continued commitment to HIV advocacy and testing. Taking place on Valentine's Day, February 14th, 2024, the Lovewalk event aims to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS, promote prevention measures, and provide accessible testing services to the community.

Over the past decade, the Love Walk has grown into a significant platform for spreading awareness and advocating for HIV education and prevention and access to treatment. This year's event promises to be more impactful than ever, with a range of activities designed to engage and empower participants.
The Lovewalk will kick off in series of events on February 13, 2014 in Navotas and Valenzuela in coordination and in partnership with the Social Hygiene Clinic and Local Government Unit and in February 14, 2024, in Manila as well as Cavite City where participants will gather to celebrate love, support, and solidarity in the fight against HIV/AIDS. In Cavite city, the event will be led by the CAVITE POSITIVE ACTION GROUP (CPAG) a sister organization of PAFPI. The event will feature inspiring speeches from community leaders, HIV/AIDS advocates, and healthcare professionals, highlighting the importance of early detection, treatment, and stigma reduction.

One of the central components of the Lovewalk is the provision of free HIV testing services. Recognizing the critical role of testing in HIV prevention and treatment, PAFPIcares is partnering with local healthcare providers to offer confidential testing to all attendees. Testing will be conducted by trained professionals in a safe and supportive environment, with immediate results available on-site.
In addition to HIV testing, the Lovewalk will offer informational booths, interactive workshops, and resources on HIV prevention, treatment, and support services. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with experts, ask questions, and access valuable information to protect themselves and their loved ones.
"We are thrilled to celebrate a decade of love, unity, and advocacy through the Lovewalk," said Joshua Formentera Founder at Positive Action Foundation Philippines, Inc. "Our commitment to ending HIV/AIDS remains unwavering, and we believe that events like the Lovewalk are instrumental in raising awareness, promoting testing, and supporting those affected by HIV/AIDS. Together, we can make a difference and create a world free from stigma and discrimination."

The 10th Annual Lovewalk is open to people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. Whether you're walking to honor a loved one, support a friend, or simply raise awareness, your participation is crucial in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
Join us on Valentine's Day for a celebration of love, hope, and solidarity at the 10th Annual Lovewalk.
For more information about the Lovewalk event, including registration details and volunteer opportunities, please contact +63 2 85673506

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