A great percentage of people do not know that they have already been infected by HIV. An infected individual can feel, look, and act healthy just like a non-HIV positive individual. And just like any person, he can have common symptoms of infection such as flu, cough, fever, and sore throat, but still, do not think that it can already be HIV.

The only way to know your status is through an HIV test.

Here is a list of places where you can for HIV testing. Normally, they provide the test for free.



LUZON

Angeles Social Hygiene Clinic
Dr. Lucielle Ayuyao - Social Hygiene Clinic Physician
1-20 Cristina Drive, Villa Teresa Subd., Angeles City
(045) 3222979 / (0915) 987-2100

Caloocan Social Hygiene Clinic
Dr. Zenaida Calupaz - Social Hygiene Clinic Physician
Mabini St. Calocan Health Dept. 
2888811 loc. 2281 / (0917) 601-8331

Laoag Social Hygiene Clinic
Dr. Imelda Tamayo - Social Hygiene Clinic Physician
Brgy. 10, City Health Office, Tupaz, Laoag City
(077) 7720289 / (0918) 979-7491

Makati City Social Hygiene Clinic
Dr. Calixto Salud - Social Hygiene Clinic Physician
JP Rizal St. Brgy. Poblacion, Makati City
8701615

Mandaluyong City Social Hygiene Clinic
Dr. Yolanda Tuaño - Social Hygiene Clinic Physician
Maysilo Circle, Mandaluyong City
5467799; 2115336 / (0917) 842-4298

Manila Social Hygiene Clinic
Dr. Diane Mendoza - Social Hygiene Clinic Physician
San Lazaro, Sta. Cruz, Manila
7116942 / (0920) 577-9074

Marikina City Social Hygiene Clinic
Dr. Honielyn Fernando - Social Hygiene Clinic Physician
Marikina City
(0917) 829-8862

Pasay Social Hygiene Clinic
Dr. Loretta Garcia - Social Hygiene Clinic Physician 
Pasay City Health Office 
5514180 / (0922) 891-5674

Pasig City Social Hygiene Clinic
Dr. Rocylene Roque - Social Hygiene Clinic Physician
Caruncho Avene. Brgy. San Nicolas, Pasig City
6400111

Puerto Galera Social Hygiene Clinic
Dr. Ginalyn Caguete - Social Hygiene Clinic Physician
Rural Health Clinic, Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro
(043) 4420182 / (0927) 238-3989

Puerto Princesa Social Hygiene Clinic
Dr. Eunice Herrera - Social Hygiene Clinic Physician
City Health Office, Puerto Princesa, Palawan
(043) 4658182 / 09272383989

Batasan Social Hygiene Clinic
Dr. Dottie Mercado - Social Hygiene Clinic Physician
Batasan Hills, Quezon City
(0905) 357-6353

Bernardo Social Hygiene Clinic
Dr. Suzette Encisa - Social Hygiene Clinic Physician
Bernardo Clinic, Quezon City
(0916) 478-1607

Project 7 Social Hygiene Clinic
Dr. Monina Santos - Social Hygiene Clinic Physician
Project 7 , Quezon City
(0918) 618-4133

Santiago Social Hygiene Clinic
Dr. Robelyn Vera Go - Social Hygiene Clinic Physician
City Health Office, San Andres, Santiago City
(078) 6827687 / (0919) 462-6389

Jose Reyes Memorial Medical Center (JRMMC)
Dr. Christine Villaroman
Quiricada St. Sta. Cruz, Manlia
(0922) 824-5216

MEDI - Jose Reyes Memorial Medical Center
Dr. Ma. Luisa M. Date
Bldg. 14, DOH Compound Sta. Cruz, Manila
7438301 loc. 1702

Tuguegarao Social Hygiene Clinic
Dr. Josefina Chua - Social Hygiene Clinic Physician
City Health Office, Tugegarao City
(078) 8462197 / (0917) 574-5050


VISAYAS

Cebu City Social Hygiene Clinic
Dr. Ilya Tac –an - Social Hygiene Clinic Physician
Gen. Maxilano St. Cebu City
(022) 3659962 / (0917) 329-1663

Iloilo Social Hygiene Clinic
Dr. Odetta Villaruel - Social Hygiene Clinic Physician
Iloilo City
(033) 3208151 / (0921) 569-4450

Lapu-Lapu Ciy Social Hygiene Clinic
Dr. Rodolfo C. Berame - Social Hygiene Clinic Physician

Mandaue City Social Hygiene Clinic
Dr. Edna Seno and Dr. Debra Maria Catulong - Social Hygiene Clinic Physician


MINDANAO

Butuan Social Hygiene Clinic
Dr. Jesus Chin- Chui - Social Hygiene Clinic Physician
City Health Office, Butuan City
(085) 3423432; 815111 loc. 1039

Davao City Social Hygiene Clinic
Dr. Jordana Ramitere - Social Hygiene Clinic Physician
City Health Office, Magallanes St. Davao City
(222) 4187 / (0920) 910-2718

Davao Regional Hospital
Ms. Telesfora A Hinay
Apokon, Tagum City
(082) 2218593; 2279536; 4003653

General Santos Social Hygiene Clinic
Dr. Mely Lastimoso - Social Hygiene Clinic Physician
General Santos City Hospital
(083) 3051510 / (0908) 887-7512; (0919) 848-3116

Zamboanga Social Hygiene Clinic
Dr Kibtiya Uddin - Social Hygiene Clinic Physician
Petit Barracks, Zone 4C, Cty Health Office, Zamboanga City 
(0927) 483-6672


Useful Link: HIV HUBS IN THE PHILIPPINES


References:

manilagayguy.net
stophivnow.blogspot.com

HIV HUBS IN THE PHILIPPINES

Here is a list of HIV hubs all over the Philippines for your reference. The list was actually taken from other blogger-friends. I deem it important to be posted here as some readers have asked where to go after they have been diagnosed with HIV. 

In government-run HIV hubs, initial laboratory exams are given free to HIV patients, and these tests include hepatitis profile, stool and urine tests, blood chemistry, TB test (sputum exam and X-Ray), among others. A CD4 Count (a test which tracks the progression of your HIV infection) is usually scheduled on another day.

Makati Medical Center and The Medical City are private hospitals which offer medical services to HIV-positive patients. 

Please use this list as reference in case you have friends who are asking where they should go after they have been diagnosed positive with HIV.

It is important to bring your confirmatory HIV result when going to your preferred HIV hub.

LUZON

Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center (BGHMC)

Dr. Manuel C. Factora - Medical Center Chief

Dr. Maria Lorena L. Santos - HIV AIDS Core Team Leader

Gov. Pack Rd. Baguio City

(074) 4423165; 4424080; 5236077; 5234103; 4428342 / (0917) 507-2326

Bicol Regional Training & Teaching Hospital (BRTTH)

Dr. Rogelio G. Rivera - Chief of Hospital

Dr. Anna Lynda Bellen

Legaspi City, Albay

(052) 4830017; 4830886; 4830015 / (0917) 793-5692

Cagayan Valley Medical Center (CVMC)

Dr. Emmanuel F. Acluba - Chief of Hospital

Dr. Teresita Reyes - HIV AIDS Core Team Leader

Cagayan Valley, Tuguegarao City

(078) 3213561 to 64; 3213560; 8053560 Mobile / (0917) 628-0924

Ilocos Training and Regional Medical Center (ITRMC)

Dr. Jeisela B. Gaerlan

Medical Specialist II/HACT Leader

(072) 700-3808

Jose B. Lingad Memorial Medical Center

Dr. Venancio S. Banzon - Chief of Hospital

Dr. Edwin Pasumbal - HIV AIDS Core Team Leader 

Brgy. San Dolores, San Fernando, Pampanga

(045) 9613921; 9613380 / (0927) 404-0365

Makati Medical Center (MMC)
No. 2 Amorsolo St., Legazpi Village, Makati City
8888-999

Philippine General Hospital (PGH)

Dr. Rolando Enrique Domingo - Director

Dr. Jodor Lim - HIV AIDS Core Team Leader

Ms. Dominga C. Gomez - SAGIP Unit

Taft Avenue, Manila

5261705; 5673394 / (0939) 625-8730

Research Institute of Tropical Medicine (RITM)
Dr. Remigio M. Olveda - Executive Director
Dr. Rossana A. Ditangco - Head, HIV Research Unit
Filinvest Corporate City, Alabang, Muntinlupa City
8072628 to 32; 8072636; 8097599; 8422245; 8072628 loc. 414/208

San Lazaro Hospital (SLH)

Dr. Arturo Cabanban - Medical Center Chief
Dr. Rosario Jessica Tactacan -Abrenica - HIV AIDS Core Team Leader

3099528-29; 7438301 local 6000 / (0917) 535-9380

The Medical City
Ortigas Avenue, Pasig City
988-1000 / 988-7000

VISAYAS

Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital

Dr. Epifania S. Simbul - Chief of Hospital

Dr. Criselda E. Bacolor - HIV AIDS Core Team Leader

Lacson St. Bacolod City

(034) 4351591;4332697; 2080094 / (0922) 860-8876

Gov. Celestino Gallares Memorial Hospital
(formerly Bohol Provincial Hospital)
Miguel Paras St., Tagbilaran City, Bohol
(038) 411-4868 / 411-4869 / 411-3185

Vicente Sotto, Sr. Memorial Medical Center (VSSMC)
Dr. Gerardo M. Aquino - Chief of Hospital
Dr. Regina Melodia - HIV AIDS Core Team Leader 
B. Rodriguez, Cebu City
(032) 2539882; 2539982; 2537564; 2532592 / (0919) 347-3658

Western Visayas Medical Center (WVMC)
Dr. Jose Mari C. Fermin - Chief of Hospital
Dr. Ray Celis - HIV AIDS Core Team Leader
Manduriao St. Iloilo City
(033) 3211797; 3212802; 3211420; 3212841 to 50 / (0918) 940-1217

MINDANAO

Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC)

(formerly Davao Medical Center)

Dr. Leopoldo J. Vega - Chief of Hospital

Dr. Alicia Layug - HIV AIDS Core Team Leader

JP Laurel St. Bajada, Davao City

(227) 2731 / (0920) 424-1721

Zamboanga City Medical Center (ZCMC)

Dr. Romeo A. Ong - Chief of Hospital

Dr. Jejunee Rivera - HIV AIDS Core Team Leader

Zamboanga City

(062) 9910573; 9912934; 9920154 / (0920) 424-1721

Useful Link: SOCIAL HYGIENE CLINICS


References:

manilagayguy.net
stophivnow.blogspot.com

Take The Test is a registered, non-profit organization that was established in April 2010. Their advocacy focuses on HIV education and testing, and they provide services such as free testing and counseling, outreach, and educational resources across various communities, but with particular regards to men who have sex with men.

What:      Free HIV Testing

When:    August 19, 2012 (Sunday), 3pm to 7pm only

Where:   Bernardo Social Hygiene Clinic

        

                 2^nd floor, Bernardo Health Center (beside Ramon Magsaysay High School)

                Cubao, Quezon City

Contact numbers: 0917-5844878 / 0999-8844878 / 0932-8844878

You can also help the group through personal donations which would fund their future projects. Your donations will help the in procuring testing materials, and will fund event costs such as administration fees, transportation, housing, and food.

Please visit Take The Test at:

facebook.com/takethetest

twitter.com/TakeTheTestProj

takethetest.ph

image taken from: http://theloveyourselfproject.blogspot.com

The Love Yourself Project is an advocacy group which aims to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS among high risk groups such as the LGBT-MSM and the youth through awareness, counseling, and education.

They recently opened “The Love Yourself Hub” in 1850 Leon Guinto Street in Malate, Manila, which serves as a resource center for high risk groups to further increase their level of education and awareness with regards to HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections.

With the support of the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM), one of the group’s main programs is to conduct HIV Counseling and Testing.

This July 22, Sunday, they will be conducting free testing for HIV, Syphilis, and Hepatitis B at Victoria Court, Malate.

image taken from: http://theloveyourselfproject.blogspot.com

Personal Note:

I have attended a couple of street parties in Malate in the last two years, and I have seen booths offering free HIV testing, but I never bothered to get myself tested. One reason is that there is fear that my privacy might be compromised. Second reason, there’s that fear that if the result will turn out positive, that will just ruin my mood for the night, and my outlook in life starting the day after. Third reason, I had that false confidence that I am negative for HIV.

What I realized now is that if only I approached the booth, I would have received key information regarding HIV/AIDS since the trained personnel in those booths also offer counseling services before and after the test.

The essence of this free testing is that if the result turns out negative, then one can take steps to ensure to remain negative. However, if the result turns out positive, then one can receive the proper guidance and treatment.

I salute the efforts of support groups that they reach as far as Puerto Galera to offer free HIV testing. The target groups are there, especially during the Holy Week, and the effort to bring their programs there is highly commendable.

What I do hope right now is that the topic of HIV/AIDS should be openly talked about within groups; group of friends, among employees, and even among students. The purpose is not necessarily to bring fear to the general population, but to spread awareness. There are a lot of common misconceptions regarding the spread of HIV, and these should be corrected. Further education among groups is really necessary.

So to the members of high risk groups, who, by chance, get to read my blog, please do yourselves a favor and have yourselves tested.

The life that you will save is yours, so please take the test.

image taken from: http://theloveyourselfproject.blogspot.com