There's a law prohibiting discrimination due to perceived or actual HIV status.
“This is against RA 11166. ‘Actual or perceived HIV status’ to discriminate against a person is a violation. Award!” anotherOthers called the national pageant’s attention and urged them to change their policies.
“Some of the queens in your pageant are actually fighting against the discrimination of PLHIVs [persons living with HIVs]. Do better, Binibining Pilipinas,” another“Hmm… previous BBP winners who went on to represent the country in Miss Universe advocated for HIV awareness.
The act also prohibited discrimination in workplaces, learning institutions, health institutions and hospitals and in instances related to travel, habitation and shelter. Bullying in all forms and “other similar or analogous discriminatory acts” are additionally prohibited.
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