00:00More than 3,000 new cases of HIV have been reported in the Philippines.
00:05This is the center of the news of Bien Manalo Live, Bien.
00:12Patrick, according to the Department of Health, the number of new cases of HIV-AIDS in the country is four times higher.
00:19Since 2012 until last year,
00:22more than 3,000 new cases of HIV-AIDS have been reported in the first quarter of the year.
00:29While 80 of them are in the U.S.
00:32That's why the DOH wants more information dissemination
00:37and enhanced treatment protocols against HIV-AIDS.
00:40Also, the expansion of HIV testing throughout the country.
00:44The Philippines is one of the countries in the Asia-Pacific region
00:47that has the fastest rate of cases of HIV.
00:51The Love Yourself PH, the Department of Health,
00:54and the U.EqualsU Campaign, or Undetectable Equals Untransmittable Campaign,
01:01are working together to stop the spread of HIV in the country.
01:05Here are some reminders to avoid HIV-AIDS.
01:08First, use protection.
01:11Be honest with your partner.
01:13Third, consult or get tested according to your HIV status.
01:19And lastly, follow the advice of your health care provider.
01:23Here are some numbers that you can call.
01:29Patrick, Love Gala Night will be held later
01:32as part of the celebration of World AIDS Day next month,
01:36where the well-known HIV-AIDS advocate,
01:40Miss Universe 2015, Pia Wurtzbacher, is expected to attend.
01:43Back to you, Patrick.
01:46Thank you very much, Bien Manalo.
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