Quick Reference Guide for Returning OFWs is published by the AIDS Society of the Philippines (ASP) Address: 2nd

Floor OTM Building 71 Scout Tuason St., Brgy. South Triangle, Quezon City Telephone: 376-2541 Email: aidsphil@skybroadband.com.ph Website: www.aidsphil.org All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be used or reproduced in any manner or form without the permission of the Publisher, except in the form of brief quotations embodied in critical articles or reviews. 2011 ISBN 978-971-0370-13-9

This Quick Reference Guide for Returning OFWs is intended for returning overseas Filipino workers who are HIV-positive. The Guide lists essential legal, social, medical, spiritual, educational and financial assistance provided by government and non-government welfare organizations. The Philippine AIDS Prevention and Control Act of 1998 (RA 8504) articulates the principles of HIV prevention and control, respecting the rights to confidentiality and holistic health care of persons living with HIV (PLHIVs). The AIDS Law extends to every person with HIV full protection of his or her human rights and civil liberties and ensuring their right to privacy.

FLOWCHART OF SERVICES TO RETURNING OFWs

MEDICAL SACCL RITM TREATMENT HUBS

ASSISTANCE ASP PINOY PLUS PAFPI ACHIEVE

SUPPORT LEGAL AID UP OLA, ATENEO & IBP

SPIRITUAL & PSYCHOSOCIAL

DAUGHTERS OF CHARITY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL, ORDER OF THE MINISTERS OF THE INFIRM (CAMILLIANS), DSWD, UGAT & ASP OWWA, PHILHEALTH & SSS

CLAIMS & BENEFITS

SKILLS TRAINING & LIVELIHOOD

OWWA, TESDA, NRCO & DOLE

PEER SUPPORT
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PINOY PLUS, PAFPI & BABAE PLUS

Organizations providing first line support

AIDS Society of the Philippines (ASP) is the leading movement of professionals and advocates committed to reduce the impact of HIV and AIDS through the provision of technical expertise and facilitation of information exchange among AIDS service organizations, stakeholders involved in HIV prevention, and communities. Tel: (02) 376-2541 Email: aidsphil@skybroadband.com.ph Website: www.aidsphil.org Pinoy Plus Association, Inc. (PPA+) is an organization of PLHIVs that provide treatment, care and support to infected and affected persons and their families. Tel: (02) 743-7293 Email: pinoy_plus@yahoo.com Positive Action Foundation Philippines, Inc. (PAFPI) is an organization of PLHIVs, affected families and significant others that facilitate, advocate and promote comprehensive quality and compassionate care, support and treatment to those infected and affected with HIV and AIDS. Tel: (02) 567-3506 Email: pactionphil@netscape.net, positiveactionfoundation@yahoo.com Action for Health Initiatives (ACHIEVE), Inc. is an organization engaged in the development and implementation of programs and projects addressing migration, health, gender, sexuality, reproductive health, and HIV and AIDS issues. Its main community partners are migrant workers and their families, PLHIVs, women and young people. Tel: (02) 414-6130 Telefax: (02) 426-6147 Email: achieve_caram@yahoo.com Website: www.achieve.org.ph
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Contents
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Legal Aid Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) Technical Education Skills Development Administration (TESDA) Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Department of Health (DOH) Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) Social Security System (SSS) Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul (DC) Order of the Ministers of the Infirm (Camillians) Ugnayan at Tulong para sa Maralitang Pamilya Foundation (UGAT) Directory of Service Providers
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Legal AidU
Institutions that offer free legal services to indigents

LEGAL AID NRCO

U.P. Office of Legal Aid (OLA) UP OLA provides free legal services to indigent litigants in Metro Manila except Las Pinas, Malabon, Muntinlupa, Navotas, Pateros and Taguig. Free services include consultations, interviewing, investigating, drafting of documents, researching on law and procedure, handling cases in court, preparing appeals, reviewing petitions and seeking legal and other appropriate non-judicial legal remedies. The free legal service does not include the shouldering of docket fees, court costs, transportation and out-of-pocket. Address: Room 107, Malcolm Hall University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City Office Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.

legal aid

Other institutions offering similar services: Ateneo Human Rights Center Ground Floor, Ateneo Professional Schools Bldg. Rockwell Drive, Rockwell Center 1200 Makati City Tel: (02) 899-7691 loc. 2109 or 2323 Ateneo Legal Services Center 3rd Floor, Ateneo Professional Schools Bldg. Rockwell Drive, Rockwell Center 1200 Makati City Tel: (02) 899-7691 Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) Legal Aid Program IBP Building 15 Julia Vargas Ave., Ortigas Center, Pasig City Tel: (02) 631-3018

Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA)

OWWA

Short-term Vocational or technicians course for OFWs and their dependents under the Skills-for-Employment Scholarship Program (SESP).
EDUCATION

Long-term Sponsorship of 4-to-5-year college degrees to qualified beneficiaries of OFWs in any Commission on Higher Education-accredited college or university. Application is open to graduating high school students. Financial assistance to poor but deserving dependents of OFWs. Qualifiers enroll in a 4-to5-year baccalaureate or associate course leading to a baccalaureate or associate degree in a state college or university.

Free information and communication technology (ICT) skills training, access to technology and communication via the Internet
COMPUTER TRAINING

SOCIAL SERVICES & FAMILY WELFARE ASSISTANCE

A program for the member-OFWs economic and social reintegration through business counseling, community organizing, financial literacy seminars, networking with support institutions, social preparation programs and livelihood loans. The National Reintegration Center for OFWs (NRCO) takes charge of the Reintegration Program for OFWs upon their return. It facilitates access to entrepreneurial development opportunities and credit facilities to OFWs, their families, and organizations.

Contact Information OWWA 7th St. corner F.B. Harrison St., Pasay City 1300 Tel: (02) 833-OWWA or (02) 833-6992 Mobile: (0917) TXT-OWWA or (0917) 898-6992 Emai: opcenter@owwa.gov.ph / owwa_opcenter@yahoo.com Website: www.owwa.gov.ph National Reintegration Center for OFWs (NRCO) Dir. Vivian F. Tornea, Head Ms. Liza Lucida, Technical staff Ground Flr., Blas F. Ople Development Center Solana cor. Victoria Sts., Intramuros, Manila Tel: (02) 527-6184 / (02) 526-2633 Email: nrcodole@yahoo.com Website: www.nrco.dole.gov.ph
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Technical Education Skills Development Administration (TESDA)

Development of Filipino workforce through technical vocational education and training (TVET) programs

TESDA

Links with DOLE on job posting

SKILLS TRAINING

Offers free skills training in the TESDA supervised Technology Institutes located all over the country Offers free skills training to qualified applicants via scholarship programs

SKILLS ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION

Offers free assessment and certification during synchronized national assessment and certification schedules

Contact Information TESDA TESDA Complex, East Service Road, SLEX, Taguig, Metro Manila Secretary Emmanuel Joel J. Villanueva, Director General Tel: (02) 815-3622/ (02) 818-8829 Fax: (02) 816-2480 Hotline: (02) 887-7777 Email: secjoel_tesda@yahoo.com Website: www.tesda.gov.ph Atty. Teodoro C. Pascua, Deputy Director General for Field Operations Tel: (02) 888-5794 Cecile B. Gutierrez, CESO IV Executive Director Regional Coordination Office (RCO) Tel: (02) 815-3360 Email: tesda_rco@yahoo.com For additional listing, see page 29.

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Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)

Scholarships for out-of-school youth on vocational training in partnership with TESDA

EDUCATION

DSWD
Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) provides cash grants to extremely poor households to improve their health, nutrition and education especially of children 0-14 years Self-Employment Assistance (SEA-K) implemented thru LGUs to enhance socio-economic skills of poor families to enable them to establish and manage sustainable community-based credit organizations for entrepreneurial development

POVERTY REDUCTION

CRISIS INTERVENTION

Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) including, but not limited to, medical, transportation, food packs, burial, referral, and counseling services; 17 Crisis Intervention Unit (CIUs) in field offices to respond to individuals and families in crisis situations
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CARE & SUPPORT

Social, Homelife, Educational, Psychological/ psychiatric, Economic productivity skills training, socio-cultural, Recreational, Dental/medical, Spiritual services (SHEPHERDS) in 63 residential care centers nationwide 7 non-residential care centers including vocational rehabilitation centers, rehabilitation sheltered workshop, Center for the Handicapped and Inang Nauulila sa Anak (INA) Healing Center for grieving mothers for rehabilitation and capability building opportunities

Contact Information DSWD Policy and Programs Group Alicia R. Bala, Undersecretary Telefax: (02) 931-9131 loc. 309, 310, 311 For more information, please log on to http://www.dswd.gov.ph/ index.php/programs-and-services For services, please look for the Focal Person of the Regional AIDS Assistance Teams (RAATs) assigned in every region. For additional listing, see page 32.

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Department of Health (DOH)

Facilitates referrals to trained service providers

assessment for possible treatment for antiretroviral (ARV) drugs including CD4 count
MEDICAL SUPPORT

provision of treatment services including ARVs

DOH

PSYCHOSOCIAL SERVICE

HIV prevention Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) family disclosures family and community education

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Contact Information DOH National AIDS/STI Prevention and Control Program Dr. Jose Gerard Belimac, Program Manager San Lazaro Compound, Tayuman, Sta. Cruz, Manila Tel: (02) 743-8301 to 23 For the list of Treatment Hubs, see page 34. For the list of VCT Centers, see page 37.

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Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth)

A national health insurance program to ensure financial access to health care services OUT-PATIENT 1. Outpatient HIV and AIDS Treatment Package (OHAT) Covers drugs and medicines, lab tests including CD4 count and monitoring of ARVs; Annual reimbursement set at P30,000 per year released in 4 quarterly payments (P7,500/quarter) may be claimed by the treatment hub. Claims requirements: Duly accomplished PhilHealth Claim Form 1 and Form 2 HIV screening test result (initial claims) confirmatory test results by SACCL or RITM health regimen booklet waiver and consent for release of confidential information 2. TB DOTS Package P4,000 per case Available in all accredited TB DOTS centers/facilities

MEDICAL SUPPORT

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PhilHealth

3. Free diagnostics and preventive services For sponsored program members Unemployed OFWs should be sponsored by LGU or DSWD to qualify for insurance
MEDICAL SUPPORT

IN-PATIENT If confined in accredited facility, PLHIV member can receive in-patient benefits Eligibility Rules for Members and Dependents Sponsored and Overseas Workers Program (OWP) within the validity period Lifetime members upon presentation of ID Employed at least 3 months of contribution within the immediate 6 months prior to availment of claim Individually Paying Program (IPP) at least 3 months of contribution within the immediate 6 months prior to availment of claim except for maternity and selected surgical procedures. Contribution must be 9 months within 12 months.

For inquiries regarding membership and the new premium contribution of individually paying member, please check the PhilHealth website www.philhealth. gov.ph and check the following circulars: Cir. No. 24, s. 2010 & Cir. 34 s. 2010 Contact Information PhilHealth Citystate Center Bldg.709 Shaw Blvd., Brgy. Oranbo, Pasig City Call Center: (02) 441-7442 For additional listing, see page 41.
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Social Security System (SSS)

Coverage of Self-Employed Members regardless of trade, business or occupation, with at least a P1,000 monthly income and not over 60 years old. Coverage of Separated Members for members separated from employment or ceased to be self-employed/OFW/non-working spouse and would like to continue contributing. Coverage of OFWs upon first payment of contribution, in case of initial coverage. Minimum monthly salary credit (MSC) for OFWs was increased from P3,000 to P5,000 beginning 1 January 2004.

HOUSING LOAN

Housing loans for repairs and improvements secured by a first mortgage on the lot and house proposed to be repaired and/or improved. Individual housing loan program that provides funds thru SSS-accredited participating financial institutions

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SSS

Sickness Benefit, a daily cash allowance paid for the number of days a member is unable to work due to sickness or injury.
MEDICAL SUPPORT

SSS pays the sickness benefit directly to the unemployed member. Offers benefits for hospital confinement. Maternity benefit paid for first 4 deliveries or miscarriages starting May 24, 1997 when the SSS Act of 1997 (RA 8282) took effect. SSS Disability Benefit Program ensures that the right cash benefit for disability is paid to truly deserving members; includes medical and functional assessments.

DEATH & FUNERAL BENEFITS

Death benefit, a cash benefit either in monthly pension or lump sum paid to the beneficiaries of a deceased member. Primary beneficiaries are the legitimate dependent spouse until the person remarries and the dependent legitimate, legitimated, or legally adopted, and illegitimate children of the member who are not yet 21 years old.

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Death benefits:
DEATH & FUNERAL BENEFITS

monthly pension granted only to the primary beneficiaries of a deceased member who had paid 36 monthly contributions before the semester of death. lump sum amount granted to the primary beneficiaries of a deceased member who had paid less than 36 monthly contributions before the semester of death. The secondary beneficiaries shall be entitled to a lump sum benefit. Funeral grant of P20,000 (effective September 1, 2000) is given to whoever pays the burial expenses of the deceased member or pensioner. Employees Compensation Program assists workers who suffer work-connected sickness or injury resulting in disability or death.

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For questions regarding SSS related matters, contact: Social Security System (SSS) SSS Main Bldg, East Ave., Diliman, Quezon City Trunkline: (02) 920-6401 MRD email: member_relations@sss.gov.ph
To get information on your SSS data or membership, you can use our automated telephone service by calling the SSS IVRS at 917-7777or call (02) 920-6446 to 55 to speak to an SSS representative from 8:00 am to 5pm, Mondays to Fridays.

For additional listing, see page 45.

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Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul (DC)

A congregation of women totally given to God in community for the service of the poor. They serve and journey with migrants, OFWs, PLHIVs and persons living in poverty.

DC provincial house/desk in Paranaque and satellite desk in Asilo Vicente de Paul, UN Ave., Manila offer spiritual accompaniment and regular spiritual recollections.
SPIRITUAL COUNSELING

Home and hospital visitations with focus on home care nursing

Daughters of Charity of SVP

Offers training to unemployed OFWs and returning OFWS on:

SKILLS TRAINING

care-giving alternative learning small livelihood program

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Contact Information HIV and AIDS Ministry Sr. Amy Torres, DC Ministry on Migration Sr. Teresa Evasco, DC 8486 East Service Road KM 18 SLEX, Paranaque, Metro Manila Tel: (02) 838-3961 Fax: (02) 838-8987 Email: sisteramy07@yahoo.com.ph Asilo de Paul (Satellite Office) UN Avenue, Manila Tel: (02) 523-3829 / (02) 523-5264

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Order of the Ministers of the Infirm (Camillians)

A group of Catholic religious priests and brothers dedicated to caring for the sick

Spiritual enrichment (For PLHIVs, affected families, and those caring for PLHIVs)
SPIRITUAL COUNSELING

Recollections and retreats Spiritual counseling and discernment Scripture studies and reflection

Education Pastoral training on HIV and AIDS HIV and AIDS awareness Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) training Home-based Care training Grief and Bereavement training Palliative care training Advocacy Positive Prevention

EDUCATION

Psychosocial Support Life skills and income-generating projects Family and bereavement counseling Hospital and home visits

Camillians

PSYCHOSOCIAL SERVICE

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Medical Services VCT Opportunistic infections treatment (Referrals, DOTS and treatment hubs)

MEDICAL SUPPORT

Shelter and Protection Respite home and destitute care Palliative care Extended family/orphan care Reintegration in family Nutrition Contact Information Woodwater Center for Healing (Camillian HIV and AIDS Ministry) Bro. Dan V. Cancino Jr., MI Bro. John Jay C. Magpusao, MI Fr. Evan Paul A. Villanueva, MI 18 Nicanor Reyes St., Varsity Hills, Loyola Heights, 1108 Quezon City Tel: (02) 426-0031 to 2 Fax: (02) 426-0033 Website: www.camilliansphil.org

SHELTER & PROTECTION

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Ugnayan at Tulong para sa Maralitang Pamilya Foundation (UGAT)

Ateneo-based counseling services for OFWs

PSYCHOSOCIAL SERVICE

UGAT Hopeline is a mobile hotline for OFWs who seek psychological counseling. This is a project of UGAT Foundation through the help of Natasha Goulbourn Foundation and Globe Telecom. Hopeline numbers: +63917.5584673 +63917.842HOPE +63917.852HOPE Callers may text or call any of the numbers for counselor assistance (Note: Text and call fees will apply to the caller, and not the counselor). The UGAT staff members have counseling experience or background. They undergo continuous training on online/mobile counseling mentored by Fr. Nilo Tanalega, SJ. They are also willing to do face to face counseling when necessary, and are available 24/7 through the Hopeline.

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UGAT

Contact Information UGAT 2/F ISO Annex, Social Development Complex Ateneo de Manila University, Loyola Heights, 1108 Quezon City Tel: (02) 426-5992 / (02) 426-6001 loc. 4872-73 Email: ugat@admu.edu.ph

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Contents
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Support Groups TESDA Field Operations/Regional Offices DSWD Field Offices (Regional) Treatment Hubs VCT Centers PhilHealth Regional Offices SSS Regional Offices

DIRECTORY

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sUPPORT GROUPS

United Western Visayas Inc. HACT Office WV Q. Abeto St., Mandurriao, Iloilo City Tel: (33) 321-0552 Mobile: 0908884615 Email: united_wvi@yahoo.com CrossBreedsPlus, Inc. c/o Department of Internal Medicine Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital (CLMMRH) Lacson - Burgos Sts., Bacolod City E-mail: cross.breeds@yahoo.com / ozzyguanzon@yahoo.com Mobile: +639105389327 / +639162731830 Cebu Plus Blessed Martha Weicka Sanctuary, Asilo De la Milagrosa, Gorordo Ave., Lahug, Cebu City Tel: (32) 583-8905 E-mail: cebuplus@gmail.com Sisters Plus of Angeles City Mobile: +639175055808 Cavite Support Group Mobile: +639154479691

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tesda field operations/ regional offices

TESDA-NCR Nenuca E. Tangonan, Regional Director TESDA Complex, East Service Road, SLEX, Taguig, Metro Manila Tel: (02) 811-3499 / (02) 810-2540 / (02) 893-6184 Email: tesdancr@yahoo.com TESDA-CAR Yolanda E. Olano, Regional Director Loakan Rd., Baguio City Tel: (074) 447-3487 / (074) 305-2405 Email: tesdacar_ord@yahoo.com TESDA-Region I Washington M. Agustin, Regional Director Catbangen, San Fernando, La Union Tel: (072) 888-3966 Email: tesda1_ro@yahoo.com TESDA-Region II Valerio D. Rola, Regional Director Carig, Tuguegarao, Cagayan Tel: (078) 846-7142 Email: t nmis_region2@yahoo.com.ph TESDA-Region III Teodoro M. Gatchalian, Regional Director Diosdado Macapagal Govt Center, Bgy. Maimpis, City of San Fernando Pampanga Tel: (045) 455-0849 Email: tesdacl@yahoo.com TESDA Region IV A Elmer K. Talavera, CESO III Regional Director TESDA Complex, East Service Rd. SLEX, Taguig, Metro Manila Tel: (02) 815-3553 / (02) 480-6181 Emai: tesdaiva@yahoo.com
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tesda field operations/ regional offices

TESDA-Region IV B Baron L. Lagran, OIC-Regional Director Santes Bldg., Bgy. Masipit, Calapan, Oriental Mindoro Tel: (043) 2881276 / (043) 2882316 Email: tesdamimaropa@yahoo.com TESDA-Region V Conrado G. Bares, Regional Director Rawis, Legaspi City Tel: (052) 482-1250 / (052) 482-2101 Email: tesdabicol@yahoo.com.ph TESDA-Region VI Florencio F. Sunico, Jr., OIC-Regional Director TESDA Compound, Zamora St., Iloilo City Tel: (033) 509-7099 / (033) 336-2618 Email: tesdar6@yahoo.com TESDA-Region VII Rosanna A. Urdaneta, Regional Director Archbishop Reyes Ave., Cebu City Tel: (032) 231-1596 / (032) 412-0306 Email: tesdaregion7@yahoo.com TESDA-Region VIII Juan M. Sabulao, Jr., Regional Director TESDA Compound, Abucay, Tacloban City Email: tesda8rod@yahoo.com TESDA-Region IX Buen S. Mondejar, Regional Director San Roque, Zamboanga City Tel: (062) 991-9434 / (062) 991-3229 Email: tesda_09@yahoo.com.ph

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tesda field operations/ regional offices

TESDA-Region X Irene M. Isaac P. Chavez-Jupiter St., Macasandig, Cagayan De Oro City Tel: (08822) 72-5519 / (08822) 71-2861 Email: tesdar10@yahoo.com TESDA Region XI Gaspar S. Gayona 2nd Floor, ERMAC Bldg., Juan Luna St., Davao City Tel: (082) 227-7236 / (082) 224-0948 Email: tesdaregion11@yahoo.com TESDA-Region XII Zeus P. Ampuyas, Regional Director 2nd Floor, Duremdes Bldg., Gen. Santos Drive, Koronadal City 9506 Tel: (083) 2289723 / (083) 520-0176 Email: tesdareo@yahoo.com TESDA-CARAGA Edwin C. Gatinao, Regional Director Balebria Bldg., Pili Drive, Butuan City Tel: (085) 815-7324 / (085)341-5220 Email: tesdacaraga@yahoo.com TESDA-ARMM Datu Omar Shariff L. Jaafar, Executive Director III Regional Manpower Devt Complex, Rebuken, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao Tel: (064) 429-0068 / (064) 429-0005 Email: planning@tesda-armm.ph

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DSWD FIELD OFFICES (REGIONAL)

National Capital Region Ma. Alicia S. Bonoan, Director IV Tel/Fax: (02) 488-3110 Field Office I Marlene Febes D. Peralta, OIC-Regional Director Tel/Fax: (072) 888-2184 / (072) 888-6196 Field Office II Arnel B. Garcia, Director IV Tel/Fax: (078) 846-7043 Field Office III Adelina S. Apostol, Director IV Tel/Fax: (045) 246-7021 Field Office IV-A (CALABARZON) Wilma D. Naviamos, Director IV Tel/Fax: (02) 807-7102 Field Office IV-B (MIMAROPA) Violeta A. Cruz, Director IV Tel/Fax: (02) 807-7102 Field Office V Remia T. Tapispisan, Director IV Tel/Fax: (052) 480-5754 Field Office VI Minda B. Brigoli, Director IV Tel/Fax: (033) 508-6775; (033) 508-6867 Direct line (033) 337-6221 Field Office VII Ma. Evelyn B. Macapobre, Director IV Tel/Fax: (032) 231-2172
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DSWD FIELD OFFICES (REGIONAL)

Field Office VIII Leticia T. Corillo, Director IV Tel/Fax: (053) 321-1007 Field Office IX Teodulo R. Romo Jr., Director IV Tel/Fax: (062) 991-1001 Field Office X Atty. Araceli F. Solamillo, Director IV Tel/Fax: (088) 858-6333; (088) 858-8959 Field Office XI Ester A. Versoza, Director IV Tel/Fax: (082) 226-2857 Field Office XII Bai Zorahayda T. Taha, Director IV Tel/Fax: (083) 228-3180/81 Field Office Caraga Mita G. Lim, Director III Tel/Fax: (083) 815-9173 Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) Leonardo C. Reynoso, Director IV Tel/Fax: (074) 442-7917

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treatment hubs LUZON

Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center (BGHMC) Dr. Manuel C. Factora - Medical Center Chief Dr. Maria Lorena L. Santos - HIV and AIDS Core Team Leader Gov. Pack Rd., Baguio City Tel: (074) 4423165 / 4424080 / 5236077 / 5234103 / 4428342 Mobile: 09175072326 Cagayan Valley Medical Center (CVMC) Dr. Emmanuel F. Acluba - Chief of Hospital Dr. Teresita Reyes - HIV and AIDS Core Team Leader Cagayan Valley, Tuguegarao City (078) 321-3561 to 64 / 321-3560 / 805-3560 Mobile: 09176280924 Research Institute of Tropical Medicine (RITM) Dr. Remigio M. Olveda, Executive Director Dr. Rossana A. Ditangco, Head, HIV Research Unit Filinvest Corporate City, Alabang, Muntinlupa City Tel: (02) 807-2628 32 / 807-2636 / 809-7599 / 842-2245 / 807-2628 local 414 or 208 Mobile: 0927510028 Bicol Regional Training & Teaching Hospital (BRTTH) Dr. Rogelio G. Rivera, Chief of Hospital Dr. Anna Lynda Bellen Legaspi City, Albay Tel: (052) 483-0017 / 483-0886 /483-0015 Mobile: 09177935692 San Lazaro Hospital (SLH) Dr. Enrique Tayag, Medical Center Chief Dr. Rosario Jessica Tactacan-Abrenica, HIV and AIDS Core Team Leader Quiricada St., Sta. Cruz, Manila Tel: (02) 309-9528-29 / 743-8301 loc 6000 Mobile: 09175359380
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treatment hubs

Ilocos Training and regional Medical Center (ITRMC) Dr. Francisco A. Valdez, Chief of Hospital Dr. Jimmy Mynardo Mendigo, HIV and AIDS Core Team Leader San Fernando, La Union Tel: (072) 700-1766 / 700-3766 Mobile: 09204124478 Jose B. Lingad Memorial Medical Center Dr. Venancio S. Banzon, Chief of Hospital Dr. Edwin Pasumbal, HIV and AIDS Core Team Leader Brgy. San Dolores, San Fernando, Pampanga Mobile: 09274040365 Philippine General Hospital (PGH) Dr. Rolando Enrique Domingo, Director Dr. Jodor Lim, HIV and AIDS Core Team Leader Ms. Dominga C. Gomez, SAGIP Unit Taft Avenue, Ermita, Manila Tel: (02) 526-1705 / 567-3394 Mobile: 09396258730

VISAYAS
Vicente Sotto, Sr. Memorial Medical Center (VSSMC) Dr. Gerardo M. Aquino, Chief of Hospital Dr. Regina Melodia, HIV and AIDS Core Team Leader B. Rodriguez St., Cebu City 6000 Tel: (032) 253-9882 / 253-9982 / 253-7564 / 253-2592 Mobile: 09193473658

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treatment hubs
Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital Dr. Epifania S. Simbul, Chief of Hospital Dr. Criselda E. Bacolor, HIV and AIDS Core Team Leader Lacson St. Bacolod City, Negros Occidental Tel: (034) 435-1591 / 433-2697 / 208-0094 Mobile: 09228608876 Western Visayas Medical Center (WVMC) Dr. Jose Mari C. Fermin, Chief of Hospital Dr. Ray Celis, HIV and AIDS Core Team Leader Q. Abeto St., Mandurriao, 5000 Iloilo City Tel: (033) 321-1797 / 321-2802 / 321-1420 / 321-2841 to 50 Mobile: 09189401217

MINDANAO
Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC, formerly Davao Medical Center) Dr. Leopoldo J. Vega, Chief of Hospital Dr. Alicia Layug, HIV and AIDS Core Team Leader JP Laurel St. Bajada, Davao City Tel: (082) 227-2731 Mobile: 09204241721 Zamboanga City Medical Center (ZCMC) Dr. Romeo A. Ong, Chief of Hospital Dr. Jejunee Rivera, HIV and AIDS Core Team Leader Dr. Evangelista St., Sta. Catalina 7000 Zamboanga City Tel: (062) 991-0573; 991-2934; 992-0154 Mobile: 09204241721

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vct centers LUZON

Angeles Social Hygiene Clinic Dr. Teresita Esguerra, Social Hygiene Clinic Physician 1-20 Cristina Drive, Villa Teresa Subd., Angeles City Tel: (045) 322-2979 Mobile: 09175055808 Caloocan Social Hygiene Clinic Dr. Zenaida Calupaz, Social Hygiene Clinic Physician Mabini St. Calocan Health Dept. Tel: (02) 288-8811 loc 2281 Mobile: 09176018331 Laoag Social Hygiene Clinic Dr. Imelda Tamayo, Social Hygiene Clinic Physician Brgy. 10, City Health Office, Tupaz, Laoag City Tel: (077) 772-0289 Mobile: 09189797491 Makati City Social Hygiene Clinic Dr. Calixto Salud, Social Hygiene Clinic Physician JP Rizal St. Brgy. Poblacion, Makati City Tel: (02) 870-1615 Mandaluyong City Social Hygiene Clinic Dr. Yolanda Tuao, Social Hygiene Clinic Physician Maysilo Circle, Mandaluyong City Tel: (02) 546-7799 / 211-5336 Mobile: 09178424298 Manila Social Hygiene Clinic Dr. Diane Mendoza, Social Hygiene Clinic Physician Quiricada St., San Lazaro, Sta. Cruz, Manila Tel: (02) 711-6942 Mobile: 09205779074
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vct centers
Marikina City Social Hygiene Clinic Dr. Honielyn Fernando, Social Hygiene Clinic Physician Marikina City Mobile: 09178298862 Pasay Social Hygiene Clinic Dr. Loretta Garcia, Social Hygiene Clinic Physician Pasay City Health Office Tel: (02) 551-4180 Mobile: 09228915674 Pasig City Social Hygiene Clinic Dr. Rocylene Roque, Social Hygiene Clinic Physician Caruncho Avene. Brgy. San Nicolas, Pasig City Tel: (02) 640-0111 Puerto Galera Social Hygiene Clinic Dr. Ginalyn Caguete, Social Hygiene Clinic Physician Rural Health Clinic, Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro Tel: (043) 442-0182 Mobile: 09272383989 Puerto Princesa Social Hygiene Clinic Dr. Eunice Herrera, Social Hygiene Clinic Physician City Health Office, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan Tel: (043) 465-8182 Mobile: 09272383989 Quezon City, Batasan Social Hygiene Clinic Dr. Dottie Mercado, Social Hygiene Clinic Physician Batasan Hills, Quezon City Mobile: 09053576353 Quezon City, Bernardo Bernardo Social Hygiene Clinic Dr. Suzette Encisa, Social Hygiene Clinic Physician Bernardo Clinic, Quezon City Mobile: 09164781607
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Quezon City, Project 7 Social Hygiene Clinic Dr. Monina Santos, Social Hygiene Clinic Physician Project 7 , Quezon City Mobile: 09186184133 Santiago Social Hygiene Clinic Dr. Robelyn Vera Go, Social Hygiene Clinic Physician City Health Office, San Andres, Santiago City Tel: (078) 682-7687 Mobile: 09194626389 Jose Reyes Memorial Medical Center (JRMMC) Dr. Christine Villaroman, Physician Bldg. 14, DOH Compound Sta. Cruz, Manila Mobile: 09228245216 Tuguegarao Social Hygiene Clinic Dr. Josefina Chua, Social Hygiene Clinic Physician City Health Office, Tuguegarao City Tel: (078) 8462197 Mobile: 09175745050

VISAYAS
Cebu City Social Hygiene Clinic Dr. Ilya Tac an, Social Hygiene Clinic Physician Gen. Maxilano St. Cebu City Tel: (022) 365-9962 Mobile: 09173291663

Iloilo Social Hygiene Clinic Dr. Odetta Villaruel, Social Hygiene Clinic Physician Iloilo City Tel: (033) 320-8151 Mobile: 09215694450
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Butuan Social Hygiene Clinic Dr. Jesus Chin- Chui, Social Hygiene Clinic Physician City Health Office, Butuan City Tel: (085) 342-3432 / 815-111 loc 1039 Davao City Social Hygiene Clinic Dr. Jordana Ramitere, Social Hygiene Clinic Physician City Health Office, Magallanes St. Davao City Tel: (082) 222-4187 Mobile: 09209102718 Lapu-Lapu Ciy Social Hygiene Clinic Dr. Rodolfo C. Berame, Social Hygiene Clinic Physician Mandaue City Social Hygiene Clinic Dr. Edna Seno and Dr. Debra Maria Catulong, Social Hygiene Clinic Physicians

MINDANAO
Davao Regional Hospital Ms. Telesfora A Hinay, Physician Apokon, Tagum City Tel: (082) 221-8593 / 227-9536 / 400-3653 General Santos Social Hygiene Clinic Dr. Mely Lastimoso, Social Hygiene Clinic Physician General Santos City Hospital Tel: (083) 305-1510 Mobile: 09088877512 / 09198483116 Zamboanga Social Hygiene Clinic Dr. Kibtiya Uddin, Social Hygiene Clinic Physician Petit Barracks, Zone 4C, City Health Office, Zamboanga City Mobile: 09274836672

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PHILHEALTH REGIONAL OFFICES

PhilHealth Regional Office NCR North - Manila Marc I Bldg., 1971 Taft Avenue, Malate, Manila Tel: (02) 521-7724 / (02) 523-9842 Manila Service Office 4/F, Marc I Bldg., 1971 Taft Ave., Malate Manila Tel: (02) 523-9842 / (02) 523-9481 Email: so.manila@philhealth.gov.ph Caloocan Service Office Remcor Bldg., Rizal Ave. Extension bet. 10th & 11th Ave., Caloocan City Tel: (02) 365-2012 / (02) 365-2014 Mandaluyong Service Office Liberty Boni Bldg., #94 Boni Avenue cor P. Cruz St., Brgy. San Jose, Mandaluyong City Tel: (02) 532-0095 / (02) 532-0449 PhilHealth Regional Office NCR Central - Quezon City F.R. Estuar Bldg., 880 Quezon Avenue, Quezon City Tel: (02) 3321550 / (02) 3321551 Pasig Service Office G/F DAP Bldg., San Miguel Ave., Ortigas Center, Pasig City Rizal Service Office The Brick Road Sta. Lucia East Grand Mall Felix Ave., Cainta, Rizal Tel: (02) 6811111 / (02) 6815499 PhilHealth Regional Office NCR South - Las Pias 12/F Citystate Centre, 709 Shaw Boulevard, Pasig City Tel: (02) 6379999 locals 1204/1205 Makati Service Office ITC Building, 337 Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City Tel: (02) 897-1598 Email: solp@philhealth.gov.ph
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PHILHEALTH REGIONAL OFFICES

Muntinlupa Service Office Rm 1504 Citystate Centre, 709 Shaw Blvd., Pasig City Tel: (02) 637-2664 / 637-9999 local 1526 Las Pias Service Office Editha Building, 471 Alabang-Zapote Road, Las Pias City Tel: (02) 556-5374 / 556-5687 / 801-5256 PhilHealth Regional Office I - Dagupan Esperacion Bldg. II, #23 M.H. del Pilar Street, Dagupan City, Pangasinan Tel: (075) 522-9691 Email: region1@philhealth.gov.ph PhilHealth Regional Office II - Tuguegarao City The Builders Place, Del Rosario St. Tuguegarao City 3500 Tel: (078) 846-1111 Email: Info,pro2@philhealth.gov.ph PhilHealth Regional Office III - San Fernando City PhilHealth Bldg., Lazatin Blvd., San Agustin, San Fernando City, Pampanga Tel: (045) 963-3757 Fax: (045) 961-4175 / (045) 961-1977 PhilHealth Regional Office III - Branch A G/F PhilHealth Bldg., Lazatin Blvd., San Agustin San Fernando City, Pampanga Telefax: (045) 961-0710 / (045) 961-7125 PhilHealth Regional Office III - Branch B Feliza Jazz Commercial Building, Sumapang Matanda Mc Arthur Highway, Malolos City, Bulacan Telefax: (044) 796-1559 to 60 PhilHealth Regional Office IV-A - Lucena City AMCJ Square Bldg. Diversion Road Brgy. Bocohan, Lucena City Tel: (042) 373-7554 / (042) 373-6703 Email: region4a@philhealth.gov.ph
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PHILHEALTH REGIONAL OFFICES

PhilHealth Regional Office IV-B - Batangas City PSDC Bldg., 89 P. Burgos cor. Alegre St., Batangas City Tel: (043) 723-8822 Email: Info.pro4b@philhealth.gov.ph PhilHealth Regional Office V - Legaspi City ANST BLDG., Alternate Road, Legaspi City Tel: (052) 481-5598 Telefax: (052) 820-3899 Email: region5@philhealth.gov.ph PhilHealth Regional Office VI - Iloilo City Majestic Building No. 15 J. de Leon St., Iloilo City Tel: (033) 337-8724 to (033) 508-7300 Email: region6@philhealth.gov.ph PhilHealth Regional Office VII - Cebu City 8/F, Golden Peak Tower, Gorordo Ave., cor. Escario St., Cebu City 6000 Tel: (032) 233-3281 Trunk Lines Fax: (032) 233-7871, (PMAC) (032) 233-7407, 233-3270 Email: region7@philhealth.gov.ph PhilHealth Regional Office VIII - Tacloban City PhilHealth Bldg. 2, # 167 P. Burgos St., Tacloban City, Leyte Tel: (053) 325-4056 Email: region8@philhealth.gov.ph PhilHealth Regional Office IX - Zamboanga City BGIDC Corporate Center, Gov. Lim Ave., Zamboanga City Telefax: (062) 992-2739 Email: region9@philhealth.gov.ph

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PhilHealth Regional Office X - Cagayan De Oro City G/F Trinidad Bldg., Yacapin-Corrales Streets, Cagayan de Oro City Tel: (08822) 711472 or (088) 8571780 Email: region10@philhealth.gov.ph PhilHealth Regional Office XI - Davao City R.C. Reyes Bldg., Quimpo Blvd., Davao City Tel: (082) 296-2265 (fax) Email: region11@philhealth.gov.ph PhilHealth Regional Office XII - Koronadal City Plaza de Espaol Bldg., cor. Posadas-Abad Santos Sts., Koronadal City 9506 Telefax: (083) 228-9734 Email: region12@philhealth.gov.ph PhilHealth Regional Office CARAGA - Butuan City Lynzees Building, 766 J. Rosales Avenue, Butuan City Tel: (085) 341-2689 Fax: (085) 342-6992 Email: caraga@philhealth.gov.ph PhilHealth Regional Office ARMM - Marawi City 3/F Al-Bani Bldg. Osmea St., Marawi City Tel: 09285071910 / 09209372263 Email: pro.armm@philhealth.gov.ph PhilHealth Regional Office CAR - Baguio 4/F SSS Bldg., Harrisson Road, Baguio City 2600 Tel: (074) 446-0371, (074) 444-8361, (074) 444-5345 Telefax: (074) 444-9862 Email: car@philhealth.gov.ph

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SSS REGIONAL OFFICES

SSS Cebu Ms. Marie Ann Bacus Suarez Bldg Gorordo Avenue corner Escao Street, Cebu City Tel: (032) 232-7263 Email: bacusmc@sss.gov.ph SSS Davao Ms. Delia Lorna Bardago SSS Bldg., J.P. Laurel Avenue, Bajada. Davao City Tel: (082) 221-7751 / 221-3536 Email: bardagodm@sss.gov.ph SSS Zamboanga Mr. Michael De Leon PHIDCO Bldg., Veterans Ave. Zamboanga City Tel: (062) 991-2007 / 991-6799 Email: deleonml@sss.gov.ph SSS Tarlac Ms. Mylene Zamora SSS Bldg., Macabulos Drive, San Vicente, Tarlac City Tel: (045) 982-8600 / 982-1666 Email: zamoramm@sss.gov.ph SSS NCR Ms. Rosario Fernandez Real Estate Department, 5th Flr. SSS Bldg. East Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City Tel: (02) 920-6401 loc. 5122 to 5125 Email: fernandezrl@sss.gov.ph SSS NCR Mr. Tomas Ramirez Real Estate Department, 5th Flr. SSS Bldg. East Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City Tel: (02) 920-6401 loc. 5122 to 5125 Email: ramireztm@sss.gov.ph
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SSS San Pablo Engr. Edwin Igharas SSS Bldg., Balagtas Blvd. cor Paulino Street, San Pablo City Tel: (049) 562-0324 / 520-6075 Email: igharases@sss.gov.ph SSS Naga Ms. Ermina Maria Robredo SSS Bldg., Concepcion Pequia, Naga City Tel: (054) 472-9798 / 250-8121 Email: robredoep@sss.gov.ph SSS Bacolod Ms. Grace Marie Guanzon SSS Bldg., Lacson Street, Bacolod City Tel: (034) 435-0161 / 433-1378 Email: guanzongv@sss.gov.ph SSS Cagayan De Oro Mr. Nestor Nambatac Tel: (088) 858-3793 / 858-3792 Email: nambatacnn@sss.gov.ph SSS NCR Mr. Mariano Pablo Tolentino Asset Management Department Tel: (02) 920-6401 Email: tolentinoms@sss.gov.ph SSS Baguio Mr. Macario Catipon SSS Bldg., Harrison Road, Baguio City 2600 Tel: (074) 444-2929 / 442-8073 Email: catiponmu@sss.gov.ph
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Project Team Jovanni R. Templonuevo, MD Technical Consultant, UNFPA ASP Project Staff Maria Isabel E. Melgar, PhD Project Head Diana G. Mendoza Editor Bong M. Yap Coordinator Jennifer T. Padilla Design Artist

Acknowledgment UP Office of Legal Aid Ateneo Legal Services Center Integrated Bar of the Philippines Department of Labor and Employment-National Reintegration Center for OFWs Overseas Workers Welfare Administration Technical Education and Skills Development Authority Department of Social Welfare and Development Department of Health Philippine Health Insurance Corp. Social Security System Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul Order of St. Camillus UGAT Foundation Positive Action Foundation Philippines, Inc. Pinoy Plus Association, Inc. Babae Plus Mindanao Advocate (Davao) United West Visayas Inc. (Iloilo) Cebu Plus Association Cross Breeds (Bacolod) Sisters Plus (Angeles)