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Join Our Team!

ASP — Wed, 17 Jan 2018 16:17:46 +0000

The ASP is currently in need of the following:

PROGRAM MANAGER
PROJECT OFFICER/S (MSM / TG / YKP / PWID)
FINANCE OFFICER
FINANCE ASSISTANT
MONITORING, EVALUATION, ACCOUNTABILITY & LEARNING (MEAL) OFFICER
MONITORING, EVALUATION, ACCOUNTABILITY & LEARNING (MEAL) ASSISTANT
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Brief Description of the Organization:

The AIDS Society of the Philippines (ASP) is a leading association of professionals from various sectors in the community (government, non-government agencies, and the private sector), with a common unifying interest in preventing the spread of HIV and AIDS. As a professional society, it counts among its members, experts and professionals from diverse fields such as health and development, infectious diseases, public health, business, and media and communications.

The ASP was established in 1996 by its Founding President, Dr. Ofelia T. Monzon, who pioneered investigative studies on HIV/AIDS at the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine in Alabang, Muntinlupa. Its mission is the promotion and support of activities to prevent and control the spread of HIV/AIDS.

Interested parties may email their resume / CV preferably with 2-3 references and a recent ID picture to: info@aidsphil.org

Indicate your subject as “Applicant for (Position)”

Shortlisted Applicants will receive an Interview Invitation.

HIV-AIDS and STI Awareness

ASP — Tue, 12 Apr 2016 10:50:43 +0000

April 4, 2016
MANILA

Manila North Harbour Port, Inc. in partnership with AIDS Society of the Philippines Inc. held its HIV-AIDS and STI Awareness with a theme “Prevention is better than cure- Know your AIDS” during their Health and Wellness week for the first quarter dated last April 4, 2016 in Pier 8, Hiring Hall of Manila North Harbor in Tondo, Manila wherein a total number of 50 employees participated.

In line with this, AIDS Society of the Philippines Inc. was invited to conduct lecture awareness to their employees.

Here are the highlights of the successful concluded event:

Dr. Danilo Sedutan – Company Physician, welcomed the participants, introduced the guest speaker and gave a background on HIV-AIDS.

Ms. Maria Cecilia Anonuevo – Advocacy Officer, AIDS Society of the Philippines as Guest Speaker who discussed the History of HIV, global and local statistics, difference between HIV and AIDS, three modes of transmission, four body fluids, 5 ways of prevention, myths and misconception, RA8504 and STI.

IEC materials, condoms and lubricants were given to Manila North Harbour Port, Inc. employees.

Dr. Sedutan awarded Certificate of Appreciation to AIDS Society of the Philippines, Inc. delegates.

DOST’s e-Health Summit

ASP — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 18:54:30 +0000

Quezon City – The Department of Science and Technology in collaboration with the Department of Health held an e-Health Summit last July 28, 2015 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM at SM Mall of Asia, SMX Convention Center in Pasay City also happened during its National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) celebration, with a theme, “Scaling up e-Health Innovations for Inclusive Health”.

This event gathered stakeholders of Philippine Science and Technology to celebrate the country’s achievements in the broad fields of science, health, engineering, mathematics, and other disciplines. AIDS Society of the Philippines’ staff Mr. Jose Bayani Velasco, Ms. Elsa Chia, Ms. Jennifer Cruz, Mr. Baltazar Vercaza and Mr. Henley Dela Fuente were representatives witnessed this occasion.

Representing DOH Secretary Dr. Janette L. Garin was DOH Undersecretary Dr. Vicente Y. Belizario Jr., that this e-Health Summit has their commitment to partners not only in keeping with the latest e-Health updates and developments but more importantly to discuss and explore how we can go forward and onward to e-Health for universal health care or ‘KalusugangPangkalahatan’.

Dr. Jayme C. Montoya, Executive Director of DOST-Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD) also said that to make this happen, he needs everyone’s support. He encourages all to join in making information and communication technology a tool for transforming health care system to deliver, develop and further improve health care services in the country for the betterment of the country.

The main purpose of this gathering is to strengthen their partnership for broadening and boosting access to health care services and encouraging summit participants to exchange views and recommendations on how to make the e-Health more efficient and effective so as the Philippines: A Science Nation Innovating for Global Competitiveness.

Service Delivery Network for People Living with HIV (PLHIV) launched in Quezon City

ASP — Thu, 16 Jan 2014 06:05:28 +0000

The Quezon City government successfully launched the Service Delivery Network (SDN) for PLHIV last December 12, 2013 to serve as the platform of the delivery of a comprehensive package of services (health and related non-health) to persons living with HIV. The SDN will use as its guide the manual “Referral System for Care and Support Services for PLHIV and their Families in the Community” that was developed by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) with the assistance from the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), as endorsed by the Philippine National AIDS Council (PNAC) to help strengthen the referral process and coordination mechanism, ensure the smooth provision of needed services, and tract outcomes of the individual referrals.

The launching was attended by Mayor Herbert Bautista, City Councilor Jessica CasteloDaza (District IV), Judy Chen (Officer-in-Charge, Office of Health, USAID), Patricia Luna (Director IV, Social Technology Bureau, DSWD), Councilor Eufemio C. Lagumbay (Chair, Committee on Health), and members of SDN for PLHIV in the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding. Also present was Dr. FerchitoAvelino, Head, PNAC Secretariat, and DOH-NEC.

The members of the SDN for PLHIV in Quezon City are the AIDS Society of the Philippines, East Avenue Medical Center, Klinika Bernardo, Lung Center of the Philippines, Philippine Red Cross – Quezon City Chapter, Pinoy Plus Association, Inc. Positive Action Foundation Philippines, Inc., Quezon City General Hospital, Research Institute for Tropical Medicine, San Lazaro Hospital, Social Services Development Department – QC and the Camillian Father’s Wood Water Center for Healing.

QC Mayor Bautista signs the Memorandum of Understanding with Members of the HIV Service Delivery Network for People Living with HIV in Quezon City

Participants representing members of the Service Delivery Network for PLHIV in Quezon City

2nd Scarlet Letters from Baguio; Poetry Slam for HIV Awareness

ASP — Wed, 30 Oct 2013 15:26:30 +0000

In observance of World AIDS Day, the AIDS Society of the Philippines, Mt Cloud Bookshop and the Baguio Writers Group invite you to the “2nd Scarlet Letters from Baguio; a Poetry Slam for HIV Awareness”, a performance poetry using the power of the spoken word, on November 29, 2013, 6pm at Mt. Cloud Bookshop, Baguio City.

Eligibility

Everyone who will be in Baguio City on this date is invited to join.

No fees will be collected.

Elimination rounds

In the 1st round, poets will read pieces (already written, contemporary or otherwise) and will be judged by their interpretation and performance.

In the 2nd round, the poets perform original pieces that they prepared beforehand that touch on any aspect of HIV and AIDS.

In the 3rd and final round, the remaining poets will write their own poems on the spot based on a specific, surprise theme on HIV that will be given by the judges, and then they perform.

Prizes
*Cash prizes and other surprises await the winners.

We’re nominated for a Twitter Shorty Award for #SocialFitness

ASP — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 04:34:52 +0000

We’re really grateful to those who have nominated us! If you’d like to help us win, here’s how to vote.

Just tell them why you're voting for us

The Shorty Awards are a worldwide effort to engage hundreds of thousands of Twitter users to identify the best people and organizations on social media, culminating in a blockbuster ceremony in New York City.

The #SocialFitness Shorty Award, in partnership with Health. Join In. and their social fitness projects Real Health and WellPower, honors an individual who helps others make healthy choices in their lives through their influence on social media. The ideal #SocialFitness award nominee uses Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest, or the social web to motivate others to champion health by taking actions like sharing milestones, healthful recipes, safe weight-loss strategies, exercise tips and motivational support from friends and followers.

The #SocialFitness Shorty Award winner will be selected by the newly launched #SocialFitness Jury on the Real-Time Academy of Short Form Arts & Sciences, which include the following health icons: Nick Cannon, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Kerri Walsh Jennings, Dr. Mehmet Oz, Michele Promaulayko and Bill Phillips. The winner will be based on the total number of nominations received, the impact and creativity of the nominee’s tweets, and innovation in the use of social media. Eligibility is limited to individuals who have started leading more healthful lives and sharing their strategies prior to the award announcement.

http://shortyawards.com/aidsphil

Red Ribbon Festival

ASP — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 08:32:53 +0000

In 1991, the New York-based Visual AIDS Artists Caucus started the Red Ribbon Project to demonstrate solidarity to people living with AIDS and their caregivers. The contemporary arts organization committed to HIV prevention and AIDS awareness through visual arts created the Red Ribbon Project for consciousness raising, choosing the color red to stand for blood and notions of passion such as anger, but more of love. The AIDS Society of the Philippines (ASP) continues to make the Red Ribbon a powerful symbol to raise awareness of HIV and AIDS through the Red Ribbon Festival, an initiative to raise consciousness and urge for compassion during World AIDS Day (WAD). In partnership with different advocacy groups, the ASP’s Red Ribbon Festival provides the information on the events of WAD 2012 through its online portals. Be informed, be safe. Let’s all get to zero.

Listed below are the celebrations that will take place. (Still to be updated)

HIV Triduum by The Love Yourself Project. (Nov. 22-24, 2012)
Scarlet Letters from Baguio: A Poetry Slam for HIV Awareness by Mt Cloud Bookshop and AIDS Society of the Philippines (Nov. 29, 2012)
Unite by Project Headshot Clinic online presentation (Dec. 1, 2012)
Metro Manila Pride March 2012 by Task Force Pride Philippines (Dec. 8, 2012 )

12th Philippine National Convention on AIDS

ASP — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 02:54:22 +0000

Make it matter, right now!

Happening on October 19, 2012 at The Bayleaf Hotel, Intramuros, Manila.

Learn more about how the HIV epidemic is currently assessed and addressed in the country.

For registration instructions, please contact us through our office details.

(+632) 376-2541
info@aidsphil.org

Check out the Facebook event here:

https://www.facebook.com/events/254164028020506/

Health-seeking behavior online

ASP — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 08:59:48 +0000

The need for a stronger concept of health-seeking behavior is now. Not even the rise of sexually transmissible infections nor the continued delay in the youth’s proper sexual health education should prevent anyone from seeking medical attention . The actual necessity falls under the fact that transactions for sex (either casual or in exchange for something else) are easily made via online social networks (NDHS 2008, NSO).

More than a body: A campaign poster from "I am C.H.A.M.P." by ASP

Dr. Isabel Melgar, clinical psychologist and consultant of the AIDS Society of the Philippines (ASP) who has been involved with HIV and AIDS work in the Philippines, stressed the need to prioritize action in this field, emphasized the importance of accessing online social networks for pushing the advocacy of the importance of sexual health-seeking behaviors. “The process of socialization is accelerated on the internet. When it becomes sexual, with goals that will eventually lead to sex, you intervene in that world wherein they operate,”

With this reality, the ASP responds with campaign posters, designed to target the public who frequent online media. “I am Campaigning Health As My Priority or “I am C.H.A.M.P.” was created to facilitate this movement. The concept is to tackle social issues such as same-sex practice, gender roles, sexual health, sexuality, and reproductive health and utilize social networks as avenues for putting up the posters. All of these are steered towards the promotion of invoking the public to take on the responsibility of securing the future of their sexual health.

To follow the campaign, check out the ASP Facebook page.

http://facebook.com/aidsphil

Campaign Posters

ASP — Fri, 18 May 2012 08:43:34 +0000

Here are our new campaign posters. Check them out and help us spread them around on your social network profiles. You never know who might see it and who you might help. Find more of these posters here and share the album to help spread awareness on Facebook.

Twitter
Tumblr

And visit our clinic’s Tumblr site:

iCON Clinic’s Tumblr