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3. Being verbally harassed / sworn atThis is a common type of act committed by family members. Thereare also instances wherein the perpetrators are officemates,schoolmates, and fellow residents in a community.In the workplace, harassment usually comes from superiors. Incommunities, PLHIV may be harangued by religious groups who referto PLHIV as sinful people.4. Being gossiped aboutThis type of act is usually committed by PLHIV’s officemates,schoolmates, neighbours and fellow church members.5. Physical threatsThis is a common type of act committed by family members. Incommunities, stone-throwing and similar methods are somemanifestations of this act.Types of Acts Committed in Specific Settings■1. In the workplace■ Being compelled to undergo testing / forced to submit healthcertificate■ Being refused admission to a job (usually as a result of theobtained health certificate)■ Having to lose a job opportunity, such as being promoted(usually because of refusal to undergo HIV testing).■ Being pressured to resign from work / boycotted by coemployeesBeing detained, quarantined and/or segregated (usuallyexperienced by overseas Filipino workers or OFWs withseropositive status)■ Being denied of due medical benefits including dental care■ Being prevented to do specific tasks (such as the case of ahospital worker who was relegated to records-keeping)■Other forms of discrimination (such as being given a deskseparated or far from other employees)2. In health facilities■ Being given medical certification which states “not fit to work”■ Not being given adequate careSITUATION REGARDING PLHIV WHOSE RIGHTS WERE INTRODUCTION VIOLATED17