HIV Test Gone Viral for World AIDS Day
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Pinoy influencers take the internet to raise awareness on HIV testing for the World AIDS Day on December 1. Model-actor Sebastian Castro and Mr. Gay World 2017 John Raspado join Taking It campaign, which is TestXXX and LoveYourself ’s first-ever online guerilla campaign collaboration that boldly challenges an individual to take an HIV test. The campaign aims to reduce the number of new HIV infections in the ASEAN region and reduce stigma around HIV testing. The Manila-leg had a simultaneous run in Bangkok, Thailand and Jakarta, Indonesia. Castro said “I’ve been tested several times for HIV with friends from LoveYourself. They’re professional, accessible and easy to talk to.” As an advocate for HIV awareness, Castro highlighted that HIV is not a death sentence. He mentioned that effective treatment is available which enables persons living with HIV to have fulfilling lives. “We aim for early detection to control the spread of HIV. As a matter of health, it would