Acronyms
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Part I: Characteristics of the Philippine National HIV Epidemic
Part II: Context and Resources of the National Response
The National Response
AIDS Financing
The Philippine AIDS Medium Term Plan IV 2005-2010
Part III: Measuring Progress Towards Targets
Component 1: Policy Advocacy and Legal Framework
Component 2: Strategic Planning, Alignment and Harmonization
Component 3: Sustainable Financing
Component 4: Human Resources
Component 5: Organization and Systems
Component 6: Infrastructure
Component 7: Partnerships
Component 8: Prevention
Component 9: Care, Support and Treatment
Part IV: Regional and Global Actions to Address Identified Obstacles to Universal Access at Country Level
Endnotes

Acknowledgements

This country report is a product of the collective effort of national partners and stakeholders. The Philippine National AIDS Council (PNAC) would like to especially thank the following:

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  • Pinoy Plus Association, Inc. (PPAI) and Remedios AIDS Foundation which implemented this project;
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  • Dr. Jose Narciso Melchor Sescon, who facilitated the consultation workshops and wrote this report;
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  • The participants in the various consultation meetings and workshops:
      Action for Health Initiatives, Inc. (ACHIEVE) Ms. Mara Quesada
      Alliance Against AIDS in Mindanao (ALAGAD Mindanao) Ms. Alma Mondgragon
      City Health Office (CHO) Cebu CIty Dr. Ilya Tac-An
      Daughters of Charity (DC) Sr. Mae Alere
      Department of Health (DOH) Dr. Jaime Lagahid
        Dr. Mario Baquilod
        Dr. Gerard Belimac
        Mr. Jaime Atienza
      Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Ms. Helen Suzara
      Family Health International (FHI) Philippines Mr. Epi Ramos
      Free Rehabilitation, Economic, Education and Legal Assistance Volunteers Association, Inc. (FREELAVA) Mr. Tony Auditor
      Health Action Information Network (HAIN) Ms. Noemi Bayoneta-Leis
      Human Development and Empowerment Services (HDES) Ms. Rosalie Mendoza
      Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS Ms. Malou Quintos
      Lunduyan para sa Pagpapalaganap, Pagpapatupad at Pagtatanggol ng Karapatang Pambata
    (Lunduyan Foundation)
    Ms. Irene Fonacier-Fellizar
      National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) Ms. Arlene Ruiz
      Occupational Safety and Health Center - Department of Labor (OSHC-DOLE) Dr. Poresa Fontalera
      PATH Foundation Philippines Inc. Dr. Carmina Aquino
      Philippine National AIDS Council (PNAC) Secretariat Dr. Ferchito Avelino
      Philippine NGO Council on Population, Health and Welfare (PNGOC) Ms. Ruthy Libatique
      Pinoy Plus Association, Inc. (PPAI) Ms. Mercy Ramos
        Mr. Edu Razon
      Positive Action Foundation Philippines, Inc. (PAFPI) Mr. Joshua Formentera
      San Lazaro Hospital (SLH) Dr. Jessica Abrenica
      The Library Foundation, Inc. (TLF) Mr. Glenn Cruz
      United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Dr. Aye Aye Mon
        Ms. Ema Naito
      United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Dr. Cora Manoloto
      University of the Philippines College of Public Health
    (UP-CPH)
    Prof. Maridel Borja
      World Health Organization (WHO) Philippines Dr. Nerissa Dominguez
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  • Chair of the UN Theme Group on HIV/AIDS, Dr. Jean-Marc Olivé, and the UNAIDS Country Coordinator Dr. Ma. Elena F. Borromeo, for their continued support and utmost assistance.

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