DOH concerned about the surge of HIV cases among Filipino youth

The Department of Health (DOH) has asked that Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) be declared a national public health emergency in the Philippines.

The Department of Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa has asked that the Philippines declare Human Immuno-deficiency Virus (HIV) a national emergency, as HIV cases among Filipino youth have increased by 500%. Credit: Mrcluxury / Envato

Key Points

• HIV cases in the Philippines have increased to 500% among Filipino youths aged 15-25 years old.
• On the third and final reading, the proposed 200 peso daily minimum wage hike has passed with 172 in favor, no opposition and one abstained.
• Senator Ronald dela Rosa has filed a resolution to junk the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte.
• Indigenous leaders from Australia and the Philippines have met for the Indigenous Resource Governance Summit in the Philippines.

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