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C. ACTS OF DISCRIMINATION AND HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONSDuring the February 2011 workshop held in Makati, a group discussionwas held resulting in a listing of the typical acts of discrimination and violationsexperienced by Filipino PLHIV. These acts of discrimination and humanrights violations against PLHIV can be divided into common (transcendingvarious settings) and specific (committed in a certain setting). The varioussettings where acts of discrimination and violations can happen are:■■■■■■At home or with the familyWithin the neighborhood or communityIn the workplaceIn educational institutionsIn relation to health facilitiesIn religious institutionsCommon Types of Acts of Discrimination and Violation1. Undue disclosure of positive status to othersThis is the most common type of act found in settings such as theworkplace, health facilities, schools, communities or at home, with thePLHIV’s own family. In some cases involving hospitals, the disclosure toothers is through the circulation of HIV patient’s record, or the posting ofa warning at a bulletin board.This type of discriminatory act may also be committed by some mediapractitioners. For instance, a PLHIV was told while being interviewedthat her image would be blurred, but was shocked to see that it wasvery clear when the broadcast was made.Further, discrimination may be found in the judiciary, as illustrated in thecase of a HIV-positive individual who was dismissed from work and whosued his employer. Due to subsequent appeals, the case had reachedup to the Supreme Court. The case details are now included in the onlinepublication of Supreme Court decisions, with the identity of theHIV-positive individual not concealed at all.2. Exclusion from gatheringsThis type of act is usually committed by PLHIV’s officemates,schoolmates, neighbors, fellow church members, and even by theirown family members.16 SEEKING REDRESS FOR HIV-RELATED VIOLATIONS OF HUMAN RIGHTS