Far North Luzon General Hospital HIV Treatment Hub

19/04/2026

In 𝐁𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐯. 𝐀𝐀𝐀, 𝐆.𝐑. 𝐍𝐨. 𝟐𝟓𝟔𝟓𝟒𝟎, 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟏𝟒, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒, the Supreme Court ruled it is illegal to dismiss an employee solely for testing positive for HIV, declaring such termination discriminatory under Section 49(a) of Republic Act No. 11166 which makes it unlawful for an employee to be terminated from work on the sole basis of their HIV status.

The Supreme Court found that the CA correctly ruled that since Philippine law categorically prohibits the use of a person’s HIV+ condition as a ground for dismissal, the inescapable conclusion is that there was no valid cause to terminate AAA, and that doing so is tantamount to illegal dismissal.

While it is true that disease may be a ground for termination under Article 299 of the Labor Code, as amended and renumbered, Bison has conceded that HIV positive is not yet an illness/disease. There being no other reason proffered for AAA’s dismissal apart from his HIV status, the Court upholds the ruling of the CA that the NLRC did not commit grave abuse of discretion in finding that AAA was illegally dismissed.

11/04/2026

Rainy or dry season, the risk stays. Leptospirosis can spread through animal urine in mud or water 🐀 👣. Protect yourself with simple hygiene and get medical help quickly if you feel sick. Early care helps prevent severe disease.

11/04/2026

Already feeling the heat this summer? One of the more common heat-related illnesses is heat stroke. Here are the signs to watch out for:

07/04/2026

Mali po ang ipakalat ang HIV status ng isang indibidwal. Labag ito sa batas at mayroong karampatang parusa.

Kaya't mahalaga na alamin mo ang iyong karapatan sa ilalim ng Republic Act No. 11166 o Philippine HIV and AIDS Policy Act.

30/03/2026

Safer s*x starts with you. Protect your health and your partner.

Know your status with regular check-ups. Early testing helps you stay healthy and confident. 🩺✨

29/03/2026

Know dengue before it knows you. 🦟

Dengue is no longer a just rainy season disease - it is a year-round concern that we are all vulnerable to.

The 4S strategy has remained throughout the years because of its effectiveness when done consistently and correctly. Follow these steps to keep dengue away.

29/03/2026

Rubella (German measles) is preventable. 🤰👶⚠️ But once it spreads, pregnant women and unborn babies face the biggest risk.

That’s why vaccination matters. 💉🛡️
If you or your child feels unwell and develops a rash, consult early and stay home. 🏥🏠

26/03/2026

"Required po bang sabihin ko ang HIV status ko sa magiging employer ko?"

Ang sino man ay walang obligasyon upang ipahayag ang kaniyang HIV status kanino man kabilang na sa employer.

Alamin ang iba pang mga mahahalagang impormasyon tungkol sa HIV at AIDS sa Tumbukin Mo Doc!

Bisitahin lamang ang link na ito:
https://tinyurl.com/TumbukinMoDoc

Kung may nais kang malaman o katanungan tungkol sa HIV, mag-message lamang sa aming page.

26/03/2026

Bakit mahalaga ang HIV Testing?
Tara, sama-sama nating alamin!

Narito ang listahan ng mga HIV Treatment Hub sa bansa kung saan libre ang testing, counseling, at treatment: https://tinyurl.com/HIVTreatmentHubsList

Know Your Status. Get Tested.

25/03/2026

Ending TB starts close to home.

Rapid tests.
Shorter treatments.
Care at primary health care level.

When services reach communities, with zero stigma, lives are saved.

Yes – if we transform care, decentralize services, and act now.
Yes! We can

20/03/2026

When you’re out in the water, big waves aren’t the only danger.
A sudden muscle cramp can stop you mid-swim.
Know the risk. Prepare your body.

When you’re out in the water, big waves aren’t the only danger.
A sudden muscle cramp can stop you mid-swim.
Know the risk. Prepare your body.

17/03/2026

As the country continues to record significant progress in the fight against HIV and AIDS, let us recognize the PNAC members whose contributions have helped achieve these successes, highlighting the strength of a whole-of-government and multi-stakeholder approach.

The DILG Philippines issued the Memorandum Circular No. 2026-009 "Updated Guidelines on the Roles and Responsibilities of Local Government Units in accordance to the Philippine HIV and AIDS Policy Act of 2018 (RA No. 11166), and providing for the Guidelines in the Reconstitution and Strengthening of Local AIDS Councils and Implementation and Monitoring of Local HIV and AIDS Programs, Projects, and Activities - Amending for the purpose DILG MC No. 2013-029"

Through continued collaboration and unity, we can achieve our shared goal of ending AIDS.