Do Your Part!

Please print this poster and give it to your freinds who own gay bars, massage parlors, spa. et. Help us, help others! The Project Red Ribbon also gives FREE condoms and lube for distribution. You may contact Yomi at 0926-697-2240 Note: This part of The Project Red Ribbon Awareness & Education Program "WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER. NO PLHIV is alone with his or her struggle with HIV!" -Pozziepinoy- Want to be ASSISTED...

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Email 522: Penile Discharge

Hi. Good evening. You can call me john. 21 years old. I am a bit sexually active, but I frequently practice safe sex using a condom. But honestly, I tried doing bareback less than 10 times. I have never been tested for hiv due to I am afraid for any consequences.  And today, something happened. There is this yellow green discharge from my penis and when I urinate, there is mild hot feeling on the head of my penis. This is the first...

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My HIV Test Experience

Dear Mr.Pozziepinoy, I had my hiv-test done yesterday 24March 2014 at RITM Satellite Clinic, I'm the guy from the middle east asking for your assistance with the E-mail story of 454, finally hinarap ko na rin ang FEAR ko...I just came from XXX last 23May, My original plan is to be tested that same day pero I decided to take a rest muna, saka parang natatakot na ako I went to the nearest church kung san ako nag-stay ngayn, I pray hard and ask for...

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Email 521: Having "Symptoms"

good eve po' ask q lng may mga alergy po ako sa balat last year pa ng nov. d po buh kaya sintomas ito ng hiv.? kasi ung frnd q na puti dyan sa manila (wla na ngayon kac nasa canada na) pinatulan nya ako nag suck lng cya sa ari'q' 'ung umuwi ako ng province nilagnat ako at nag pa tingin sa doctor sabi may dengue ako nakuha q daw sa manila kac ung pag travel pa lng nilagnat na ako at yong lagnat ang dahilan bkit ako umuwi ng probinsya' nawala ang...

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Life is Beautiful!

I had been meaning to articulate in writing how did my "hiv test experience" go but the emotional surge had been overwhelming such that almost always, I can't seem to find the right words to depict the "highest-rating-primetime-drama" of my life. To begin with, I have always been informed about anything the tabloids and blogs have to offer. I make sure to read all sorts of social and socio-political issues hovering this...

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My HIV Test Experience

Hi Pozziepinoy! Una sa lahat thank you sa blog na ito at I decided to be tested... It's almost 9 Months since my last encounter before I decided to get tested. Yes I'm adventurous and sometimes hindi gumagamit ng condom I got STI but then healed with the help of my professional doctor. Sobrang sakit at sobrang mahal ng medicine na nakuha ko sa unprotected sex na minuto lang ung tinagal, then a mount later may experience...

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My PLHIV Story: HIV Stops With Me!

This is the first time im sharing my story to anyone, there are only two members of my family who knew about my case and sufferings, my aunts from my father side, even my parents are not aware of my case, i had plans to go abroad to seek a better future, i dont know but at the back of my mind there is this thinking that i might be positive of HIV then, until the time of my medical i was still very nervous, the more i became...

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Thank You!

Good day sir! I just want to THANK YOU again dahil po sa inyo, nawala na po worries ko. Pareho po kami NONREACTIVE sa test na partner ko. Thankful po ako nang sobra dahil nakita ko ang site ninyo sa net at madami po kami natutunan ng partner ko. More power po sa inyo sir and may God bless you always. marco ...

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Email 520: On Blood Bags for Transfusion

Dear Pozzie, I need blood transfusions due to Anemia, TB and AIDS. Everytime I go to SLH I always require a minimum of 5 bags sometimes to 12 bags of blood transfused as my hemoglobin level dips really low. Someone has told me that there may be a limit to blood transfusions done. Is this true? I am scared to ask my physician. If it is, then I am done! ...

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Email 519: Follow Up Question on PhilHealth

Hello. This is in regards to "Email 518: Issue with PhilHealth Documents".  Just to clarify the second option you've given, do you mean I'll just register as a new member directly to PhilHealth without letting them know of my previous contributions? or will I tell them that I'll be converting from being an employed member to an individually paying member? Thank you so much for your immediate response. I just feel too...

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Dissemination Forum on the Revised ART Guidelines & Global Fund PLHIV Workshop

The Project Red Ribbon was privileged to be invited to join the Dissemination Forum on the Revised ART Guidelines for Support Groups conducted by the National AIDS/STI Prevention and Control Program (NASPCP) of the Department of Health held in Ramada Hotel in Binondo, Manila on March 18, 2014. In the 3 hour meeting, the revised guidelines were presented by Dr. Rossana Ditangco, the head of the weeklong event and the head of RITM-ARG to different...

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Stay Protected!

You can help in lowering down the cases of HIV in the Philippines. Please print this out and give to your friends, classmates, office mates, colleagues, family, etc. Hand out the flyer and we will do the rest. "WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER. NO PLHIV is alone with his or her struggle with HIV!" -Pozziepinoy- Want to be ASSISTED for the HIV TEST??  Check this link: CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM If you have comments or...

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Email 518: Issue with PhilHealth Documents

Hello, I'm currently under maintenance after being diagnosed positive last January. I'm frustrated right now because RITM Alabang, which is my treatment hub, requires my philhealth documents including my certificate of contribution which should be requested from my company. However, my company won't release it without any medical reason and I don't want them to know what my current condition is. What should I do? Are there   any...

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Condom Distribution in F Club

The Project Red Ribbon (TRR) HIV Awareness and Education partnered with F Club in Quezon City for a regular distribution of FREE condoms and lubricants in the club. This is made possible by TRR's partnership with the National AIDS/STD Prevention and Control Program (NASPCP) of the Department of Health. TRR HIV Awareness and Education Program will also reach out to different bars, clubs, party gatherings, spa's and massage parlors in Metro Manila...

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TRR Activities this Week

"WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER. NO PLHIV is alone with his or her struggle with HIV!" -Pozziepinoy- Want to be ASSISTED for the HIV TEST??  Check this link: CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM If you have comments or questions, please click this link: Contact Pozziepinoy © Copyright. All Rights Reserved by Pozziepinoy 2012 Credits:  Image by FreeDigitalPhotos.net Tags: HIV Manila, HIV Philippines, AIDS...

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TRR Dance Class & Boot Camp Workout

Yesterday, The Project Red Ribbon's Health & Fitness Program conducted it's Hip Hop Dance Class in RT Studios in QC. This was participated in by PLHIV members, friends and RITM-ARG Staff. After the Dance, a Boot Camp Workout followed focusing on flexibility, circuit training, endurance and core training. After the event, all the participants were given condoms and lubricants thanks to Dr. Belimac of NASPCP-DOH. NOTE: The Dance and Boot Camp...

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