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🩸 HIV UPDATE
Of the new cases, 1,104 or 24 percent of the patients have advanced HIV at the time of diagnosis.

The quarter average cases per day reached 51 cases, showing an 11% decrease compared to the same reporting period in 2025 with 57 cases per day.

Meanwhile, the average monthly reported cases for the same period reached 1,544, lower by 9% compared to 1,693 cases recorded in the same period in 2025.

📍 HIGHEST RECORDED HIV CASES BY REGION:

🔴 National Capital Region (NCR) — 989 cases
🟠 CALABARZON — 808 cases
🟡 Central Luzon — 551 cases
🟢 SOCCSKSARGEN — 277 cases
🔵 Davao Region — 263 cases

This highlights the importance of:
✔ Early HIV testing
✔ Awareness and prevention
✔ Timely access to healthcare services

Know your status. Early detection matters.

Source: Official HIV Report






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Today, May 24, is National Brother’s Day 💙

A day to appreciate the brothers in our lives — whether by blood, stepbrothers, cousins, brothers-in-law, or the friends who became family.

Thank you for the laughs, support, memories, and for always being there. Tag your brother and let them know they’re appreciated today! 👬✨

If you haven't tried our best-selling Black Pepper Burger yet, this is your sign! 🍔

It’s the perfect savory match for your afternoon iced coffee run. 🍟☕

See you at CTR Coffee Co.!

Interesting finding: A new study suggests that kimchi — the traditional Korean fermented dish packed with probiotics — may help reduce microplastics in the body.

Researchers say the results are still early and more studies are needed, but it adds to growing interest in how gut health and fermented foods may support overall wellness.

Promising, but still preliminary. 🌱🥬

💜 WORLD SCHIZOPHRENIA DAY 💜

Behind every diagnosis is a person with dreams, talents, relationships, and a story worth hearing.

Schizophrenia is not about “being dangerous” or “having multiple personalities.” It is a complex mental health condition—and understanding can make a real difference.

Today, choose to:
🧠 Learn instead of assume
👂 Listen instead of judge
🤝 Support instead of isolate
💜 See the person, not the condition

Recovery, dignity, and meaningful lives are possible.
Awareness starts conversations. Compassion creates change.

End the stigma. Start understanding.