Ban on AIDS misinformationBy PERSIDA ACOSTAhome/Legal Advice/DearPao/Ban on AIDS misinformationDear PAO,I once saw an article on social media about an alleged cure for HIV and AIDS. I just want to know if there is any law that punishes the spreading of this kind of news. GrapeDear Grape,Please be informed of the provision of Section 22 of Republic Act 11166, otherwise known as the “Philippine HIV and AIDS Policy Act,” which provides:“SEC. Misinformation on HIV and AIDS. Editor’s note: Dear PAO is a daily column of the Public Attorney’s Office.

Source: Manila Times January 30, 2019 16:52 UTC