CWTS

• What is the title of the law that establishes the National Service Training Program (NSTP) in the Philippines?

  Republic Act No. 9163
• What is the main objective of the NSTP?

  To enhance civic consciousness and defense preparedness among the youth
• Which law did the NSTP Act of 2001 amend?

  Republic Act No. 7077
• What are the three components of the NSTP?

  • Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC)
  • Literacy Training Service (LTS)
  • Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS)
• What does the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) provide?

  Military training to tertiary-level students
• What is the purpose of the Literacy Training Service (LTS)?

  To train students to teach literacy and numeracy skills
• What does the Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS) involve?

  Community service to improve general welfare and life quality
• Who are required to take one NSTP component?

  First-year students enrolled in any baccalaureate degree or two-year technical-vocational courses
• What are the exemptions from the NSTP requirement?

  Students who graduated before the School Year 2003-2004, foreign students, and students from special institutions
• How long does the NSTP program last?

  Two semesters
• How many training hours are required per semester in the NSTP?

  A total of 54 to 90 training hours
• What is an alternative option for completing the NSTP program?

  Completion in one summer
• How many new HIV cases were detected in the Philippines in 2022?

  14,970 new HIV cases
• What percentage of HIV cases in the Philippines are among youth aged 15-24?

  Almost 31%
• What does HIV stand for?

  Human Immunodeficiency Virus
• What does AIDS stand for?

  Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
• What is the effect of HIV on the immune system?

  It weakens the immune system
• How does HIV replicate itself?

  By attacking and changing the composition of white blood cells
• What are some early symptoms of HIV infection?

  Fever, headache, rashes, and sore throat
• What are the symptoms of AIDS?

  Weight loss, diarrhea lasting more than 1 month, and fever lasting more than 1 month
• What CD4 count indicates a diagnosis of AIDS?

  A CD4 count dropping below 200 cells/mm³
• How can HIV be transmitted?

  Through blood, semen, pre-seminal fluids, rectal fluids, vaginal fluids, and breast milk
• What are common ways of HIV transmission?

  Pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, unprotected sex, and sharing injecting equipment
• What are some myths about HIV transmission?

  HIV is NOT transmitted by touching, hugging, sharing utensils, or being bitten by insects
• What is the purpose of Republic Act 11166?


  To strengthen the Philippine government’s response to the HIV and AIDS epidemic
• What are the main objectives of Republic Act 11166?

  • Establish policies for prevention and control of HIV and AIDS
  • Protect the rights of people living with HIV (PLHIV)
  • Guarantee access to health services without stigma or discrimination
• What does the law ensure regarding employment and education for individuals with HIV?

  No person shall be denied employment, education, or any service based on their HIV status
• What does the law provide for treatment and care of PLHIV?

  Access to Antiretroviral Therapy (ART)
• How many treatment hubs and primary HIV care facilities are there in the Philippines as of January 2023?

  About 180
• What is Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)?

  A preventive measure for people who are sexually active and not infected with HIV
• What is guaranteed regarding HIV testing?

  HIV testing is encouraged with confidentiality guarantees
• How does ART help in HIV prevention?

  It reduces the viral load of HIV, preventing transmission
• What are some HIV prevention strategies?

  Regular testing, safer sexual practices, limiting sexual partners, and avoiding sharing needles
• Why is early access to ART important?

  It improves health and reduces the risk of transmitting HIV