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There is a growing need for education about HIV/AIDS here in the Philippines.  While there are many resources out there (online, print, support groups, health centers, etc.) that are readily available to many of us, it still is undeniable that some of us do not know anything about HIV.

Some of us think that reading literature about the virus is too tasking and taxing, some think that they know everything and are pretty safe, and some others are too scared of HIV (even just the mention of those three words make some cringe).

But what do we really know about HIV and AIDS?  Just because there isn’t any celebrated news about it, it doesn’t mean that the virus has been completely annihilated and that everyone is safe.

I’m currently reading Orosa-Nakpil Malate, a novel about a young gay man’s experiences, escapades and love affairs (not auto-biographical, by the way) set in Manila’s hottest gay district.  I have not finished the book yet, so I am unable to share my insights about it yet.  Also, if anyone is interested in reading this book, just let me know and I will give it for free (along with other gay Filipino books) once I’m done reading it – details to follow in the upcoming days.

Going back to HIV and AIDS.  While many of us think that HIV is not a big deal, Read the rest of this entry »

In January, we posted about IN THE MOMENT, an online web series that follows the lives of a group of gay guys living in the same apartment complex in West Hollywood, California. Like most of us, they’re faced with a huge range of decisions about sex, and the decisions they make impact their lives and the lives of people around them. In the Moment is a the ground-breaking HIV prevention campaign from weholife.org

In the past two months, we have been visiting the site on an everyday basis (well, almost) just to check if the next episode is already out. And today’s our lucky day! They actually have opened a NING account (just like ours) to host their videos and accommodate the forums and discussions.

Episode 2 is titled Disconnected. (Episode 1 and Character bios here.)

Episode Highlights: Read the rest of this entry »