THE HOUSE of Representatives has approved on second reading a bill that seeks to prevent the spread of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome in the country.

House Bill 6617, also known as the Philippine HIV and AIDS Policy Act, aims to strengthen the Philippine Comprehensive Policy on HIV and Aids, and improve the treatment, care and support to those who have the deadly disease repealing Republic Act (RA) 8504 or the Philippine AIDS Prevention and Control Act of 1998.

Premium + Digital Edition

Ad-free access


P 80 per month
(billed annually at P 960)
  • Unlimited ad-free access to website articles
  • Limited offer: Subscribe today and get digital edition access for free (accessible with up to 3 devices)

TRY FREE FOR 14 DAYS
See details
See details