UN alarmed by surge in HIV cases among RP youth [Archive]

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Win2Win

20th November 2009, 18:10

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cases among the youth in the Philippines have been increasing at an unprecedented rate, the United Nations representative office in Manila has warned.

More... (http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20091120-237405/UN-alarmed-by-surge-in-HIV-cases-among-RP-youth)

KeithD

21st November 2009, 09:56

Why? They are not allowed to use condoms :doh

FixYou.

21st November 2009, 20:25

There are lots of convenient store that people can buy condoms from such as "ministop" which people can find EVERYWHERE lol. I think the use of condoms should also be supported by the government if they are serious about putting an end to this. Also, let's be liberal about this issue and start giving sex education in school. Most teenagers engaging in sex are unaware of what they're getting at and the consequences of it.

The problem now is, will the Church approve of this?

Tawi2

21st November 2009, 20:28

Birth rate set to double in the next 20 years :rolleyes: they better do something quick :doh

bornatbirth

21st November 2009, 20:30

The problem now is, will the Church approve of this?

:Erm: no.

no condons...so no sex ...the church doesnt work?

KeithD

21st November 2009, 21:07

...the church doesnt work?
The church is like an off-license, full of spirits, but bad for you if you over indulge :)