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COUNTRY PROGRESS REPORTP h i l i p p i n e s6. Has the country reviewed national policies and laws to determine which, if any, are inconsistent with theNational HIV Control policies?YesNo6.1. IF YES, were policies and laws amended to be consistent with the National HIV Control policies?YesNoIF YES, name and describe how the policies / laws were amendedName and describe any inconsistencies that remain between any policies/laws and the National AIDS Controlpolicies:1. Republic Act 9165 or “Dangerous Drugs act of 2002 – hinders the implementation of “HarmReduction Program” since it uses the possession of paraphernalia like needles and syringes as anevidence to persecute )2. Republic Act 8504 – prohibits some HIV/AIDS services like HIV testing to younger age group3. Republic Act 9208 – “Anti Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003” – this law does not state that the use ofcondom is illegal but, the law enforcers implementing this law use the condoms that they recoverduring raids as an evidence for persecution.4. Department of Health – Administrative Order No. 1 S.2003 “Operational Guidelines In the Conduct ofPre-employment Medical Examination of Overseas Workers and Seafarers” (allows HIV testing ifrequired by the employer)7. Overall, on a scale of 0 to 10 (where 0 is “Very Poor” and 10 is “Excellent”), how would you rate thepolitical support for the HIV programme in 2011?Very poorExcellent0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10Since 2009, what have been key achievements in this area:Prevention, Financial Management, Treatment, and DiagnosisWhat challenges remain in this area:Sustainability of programs due to change in leadershipExtent of political support and availability of resources.2012 Global AIDS Response Progress Report 41