The Red Whistle

The Red Whistle The Red Whistle is our response to the alarming HIV situation in the Philippines. The Red Whistle is a response to this alarming situation.

The emerging trend shows that the current prevention programs are insufficient, and the communities affected by the epidemic must be mobilized into action to support initiat The Philippines is facing an alarming rise in HIV infection. 21 new infections are recorded everyday, an exponential leap from the ‘low and slow’ character of the epidemic before 2007. There are also reports of undocumented HI

V-related deaths, a manifestation of the invisibility of the epidemic and its impact. Evidence indicates that the increase is driven by the lack of awareness and appreciation of the risks of HIV infection due to unprotected s*x, which is aggravated by fear and stigma that surround the virus and the people living with HIV and AIDS. The emerging trend shows that the current prevention programs are insufficient, and the communities affected by the epidemic must be mobilized into action to support initiatives that aim to stop the epidemic. The Red Whistle has three objectives: 1. raise awareness on the situation to encourage community action; 2. deliver safer s*x messages designed to reach communities affected by the epidemic; and 3. help facilitate access or referral to HIV services, including HIV testing, treatment, and support services. The Red Whistle aims to empower and inspire people to come together and help each other in this battle against HIV and AIDS. We hope to reach our objectives through online and social media efforts, visual arts and rebranding through the red whistle. We hope to engage individuals and groups to HELP sound the alarm in their respective communities that HIV is here and that it must be stopped. The Red Whistle is a collaborative platform for artists/individuals/groups to come together and create new visuals and mediums that can be used as awareness campaign materials and to hopefully collaborate with brands to come up with items that can be in line with our campaign.

Visibility is power! 🏳️‍⚧️For Trans Day of Visibility, we feature the men and women volunteers of Positibong Pasigueño, ...
31/03/2026

Visibility is power! 🏳️‍⚧️

For Trans Day of Visibility, we feature the men and women volunteers of Positibong Pasigueño, an HIV community-based organization in Pasig City.

Being seen means power. As Positibong Pasigueño puts it, "HINDI NATIN MAAARING PAG USAPAN ANG 𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥 𝗘𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗬 KUNG HINDI SILA TUNAY NA BAHAGI NG PAG UUSAP AT PAGPAPLANO."

Trans women are women.
Trans men are men.
Trans lives matter!




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Inspired by the words of Filipina poet Jabo Macayan, let’s celebrate the strength, resilience, and achievements of trail...
08/03/2026

Inspired by the words of Filipina poet Jabo Macayan, let’s celebrate the strength, resilience, and achievements of trailblazing women in HIV this International Women’s Day.

Malakas si Maganda
JABO MACAYAN

Hindi nakabase sa haba ng iyong salawal
ang respetong dapat na sa yo'y ibigay
nitong lipunang ikaw mismo ang nagluwal,
at pinag-alayan mo ng purong pagmamahal.

Hindi nakabase sa papuri nilang mga lalaki
ang halaga at ambag ng iyong uri,
hindi sila ang magdidikta kung ano ang dapat mong pinta
at lalong hindi kung ano ang dapat mong hulma.

Hindi nakabase sa liit ng bewang,
at laki ng balakang
o tambok ng iyong dibdib at puwetan
ang taglay mong kagandahan,
at ang natatangi mong kalakasan.

Walang sinuman ang dapat na mangmata
ng tagumpay at mga sakit mong binata,
ang talino mo'y mula sa sariling isipan
at ang parangal ay para sa iyo lamang.

Tumindig ka't umabante
sapagkat ikaw ay hindi lamang basta babae,
babae kang maganda't malakas
bahagi kang pagsulong ng nakaraan
at na ngavon patungo sa bukas.

* Dr. Françoise Barré-Sinoussi: French virologist, co-discoverer of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and Nobel Prize laureate for Medicine.
* Dr. Nancy Chang: Taiwanese-American biochemist and researcher, who helped developed protease inhibitors, a game-changing class of antiretrovirals.
* Prof. Sharon Lewin: Australian infectious diseases physician, director of the Peter Doherty Institute, and global leader in HIV cure research.
* Dolzura Cortez: Filipina living with HIV, the first discuss her status publicly and whose life story was made into a movie, Dahil Mahal Kita, starring Vilma Santos.
* Sarah Jane Salazar: A Filipina HIV activist and educator, the second Filipino to come out publicly as living with HIV. Her life story was also made into a movie, The Secrets of Sarah Jane, starring Gelli de Belen.
* Elena Felix: Filipina woman living with HIV, who came out in 2010 and became a visible grassroots leader, founder of Association of Positive Women Advocates Inc. (APWAI), and advocate for the passage of the Philippine HIV Policy Act of 2018.

Valentine's Day na naman bukas. Pero bago yan, make sure na may resbak bago umattack! February 13 is International Condo...
13/02/2026

Valentine's Day na naman bukas. Pero bago yan, make sure na may resbak bago umattack! February 13 is International Condom Day, a friendly reminder that you can protect yourself and have fun at the same time!

Condoms go the extra lengths to protect you from HIV, other STIs, and unplanned pregnancies. Get your FREE condoms at your nearest HIV Primary Care Centers or local Social Hygiene Clinics!

Valentine's Day na naman bukas. Pero bago yan, make sure na may resbak bago umattack! February 13 is International Condo...
13/02/2026

Valentine's Day na naman bukas. Pero bago yan, make sure na may resbak bago umattack! February 13 is International Condom Day, a friendly reminder that you can protect yourself and have fun at the same time!

Condoms go the extra lengths to protect you from HIV, other STIs, and unplanned pregnancies. Get your FREE condoms at your nearest HIV Primary Care Centers or local Social Hygiene Clinics!

"2016 was 10 years ago. Post you in 2016," they said. Here's 80 pics from ! In 2016, we did one of our biggest HIV aw...
19/01/2026

"2016 was 10 years ago. Post you in 2016," they said. Here's 80 pics from !

In 2016, we did one of our biggest HIV awareness events in Boracay's White Beach on Labor Day Weekend, capping it off with a big crowd for the March, showing solidarity for people living with HIV and sounding the alarm on the rising number of new HIV infections.

2026 is the new 2016. Let's do it again, this year?

30/11/2025

“Nagtatanong ako, nagbabasa ako, nag se-search ako whenever I get to do things for the first time for my own safety and kung sino man yung kasama ko.”

confidently shared how she practices safe s*x, emphasizing that protecting yourself starts with being informed, asking questions, and making responsible choices. She hopes others also empower themselves with knowledge, awareness, and open conversation because caring for yourself is caring for the community too.

30/11/2025

“We need to be able to empower ourselves, and we need to be able to empower the people within our community.”
chanel delivers this powerful reminder for World AIDS Day, encouraging everyone to learn, uplift one another, and continue breaking the stigma through compassion and awareness.

30/11/2025

“I want everybody to be in this space. I want everybody be free to talk, to love each other.”

Winwyn Marquez () opens up about her advocacy for HIV/AIDS awareness, highlighting the importance of creating safe spaces where conversations are encouraged, compassion is present, and no one feels alone in their journey.

29/11/2025

“I will advocate until ang lahat ay matuto.” ❤️‍🩹

Viñas looks back on her Slaysian Royale journey and shares heartfelt advice for aspiring drag artists. She also opens up about her confidence while being on PrEP; enjoying s*x with protection, empowerment, and fewer worries.

As World AIDS Day approaches, Viñas stands firm: she will continue advocating for HIV awareness until everyone is informed, educated, and protected. 🌏✨

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