Chairman Cariza “Aiza” Seguerra of the National Youth Commission has called for unrestricted distribution of condoms across the country in light of the record-breaking new human immunodeficiency virus cases, which reached 1,098 in May alone. HARP said the May 2017 cases represent a 48-percent increase compared with the 741 recorded in May 2016. This [rise in HIV virus cases]already happened in Thailand, and they resorted to condom distribution. If we can’t change that, these cases of HIV will continue to rise, no matter how often we conduct seminars,” Seguerra said. She urged families and parents of the youth to help combat the deadly virus.

Source: Manila Times August 15, 2017 12:11 UTC