Santa Monica Health Center

07/12/2021

Paano natin iingatan ang ating mga sarili, at ang iba pang mga tao, upang hindi mahawa ng HIV, ang virus na nagdudulot ng AIDS? Alamin bukas sa ating video na isinalin sa Tagalog, December 8, 2021, 10AM.

Hatid sa inyo ng Roots of Health, Austrian Embassy Manila, at AMAZE.org.

02/12/2021

Our free, walk-in HIV testing is back! This December 3-5, 2021 from 10:00am-6:00pm at SM Puerto Princesa 2/F beside Vogere Salon

Come get tested! Spread love not the virus. ❤️

“It’s bad enough that people are dying of aids, but no one should die of ignorance.” — Elizabeth Taylor

02/12/2021

Everyone should have access to safe and effective contraceptive methods. Women, in particular, should know their different options when it comes to contraceptives and preventing unwanted pregnancies. bit.ly/3CPpmYo | via PhilSTAR Life

02/12/2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in increased vulnerabilities for people living with HIV/AIDS and those at risk of getting the virus.

Despite the urgent need to address the pandemic, s*xual health services such as HIV testing and treatment must not take a back seat. Roots of Health continues to provide access to these essential life-saving services--especially to young people; persons of diverse s*xual orientation, gender identity and expression and s*x characteristics; and other vulnerable communities--in order to end the threat of HIV by 2030.

End inequalities. End AIDS.

02/12/2021

⁣Join us for the second year of via ⁣bit.ly/dearsurvivorstreetsafety as we talk about the importance of promoting care spaces for survivors, allies, and supporters.⠀
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2021: An online discussion and sharing on gender-based violence experienced in public and online spaces.⠀
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To register, just sign up via the link above on or before December 6, 11:59 PM. ⠀
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Lunas Collective believes that providing care and compassion is the best way to help survivors take the first step towards healing, justice, and empowerment. It's not easy to open up about and seek help for gender-based violence, discrimination, and other forms of abuse.⠀
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kasama ang aming partners:
UP Center for Women's and Gender Studies
UP Center for Women's Studies Foundation, Inc.
CHR Gender Equality and Women's Human Rights Center
USAID Philippines
FamiLigtas PH
Feminist Media Lab
Filipino Freethinkers
Lakbike
Pinay Bike Commuter Community
Levi and Sara Cycle
BahayCo Maginhawa
Sspace Coffee Bar

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16/10/2021

A lack of comprehensive s*xuality education is one of the reasons the Philippines has one of the highest rates of teenage pregnancy in Asia. At present, topics related to s*x and reproductive health are still seen as taboo, especially at home.

It’s time we TALK about it.

IDG 2021 is brought to you by SPARK Philippines, Roots of Health, and the Embassy of the Netherlands in the Philippines in partnership with the Embassy of Sweden in Manila, Embassy of Switzerland in the Philippines , ChildFund Philippines, and Twitter .

16/10/2021

According to the Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM), births among girls aged 14 years and below increased by 7% in 2019 compared with the previous year. Disturbingly, POPCOM found that 130,000 babies from women younger than 20 years old were fathered by men who are 20 years of age or older.

It’s time we TALK about it.

IDG 2021 is brought to you by SPARK Philippines, Roots of Health, and the Embassy of the Netherlands in the Philippines in partnership with the Embassy of Sweden in Manila, Embassy of Switzerland in the Philippines, ChildFund Philippines, and Twitter.

16/10/2021

When a girl gets pregnant below the age of 15, it is often due to s*xual abuse and exploitation by adults. Existing statutory r**e law only punishes s*xual in*******se for minors below the age of 12, and while laws against s*xual abuse of minors 12-17 exist, very few have access to justice and legal remedies.

It’s time we TALK about it, raise the age of statutory r**e, and strengthen law enforcement against s*xual abuse of young girls.

IDG 2021 is brought to you by SPARK Philippines, Roots of Health, and the Embassy of the Netherlands in the Philippines in partnership with the Embassy of Sweden in Manila, Embassy of Switzerland in the Philippines, ChildFund Philippines, and Twitter.

01/10/2021

01/10/2021

“I feel safe now that I am using contraceptives. I am not afraid of having another unplanned pregnancy.”

Nat, a young mother from Puerto Princesa, was only 17 when she gave birth to her first child.

With the difficulties she is facing as a young parent, she decided to use injectable contraceptives with the support and guidance of her mother. “My mother agreed that I use contraceptives because the benefits were clear to her. I have the courage to use contraceptives, so that I won’t get pregnant again right away.”

“I may be a teenage parent, but I still have a long and bright future ahead of me and my child. I am willing to do everything in order to provide for my baby. I will take care of him the best way I can, and I will strive to graduate.”

“For the many young people like me out there, please don't rush into family life. Please take care of yourselves and your future. Find out about contraceptives that can protect you from getting pregnant early.”

As we celebrate World Contraception Day on September 26, 2021, remember that it is necessary to prevent unintended pregnancies, especially as the COVID-19 pandemic still plagues the country.

Learn more on how Roots of Health was able to provide continuous access to reproductive health services despite the challenges brought by the pandemic. Download the “Communities, Contraceptives & COVID-19” guide here: https://bit.ly/ROH-COVID