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AIDS in the Philippines

Philippine psychologist Dr Margarita Holmes examines the ethical and personal dilemmas facing people with HIV/Aids.

Dr Margarita Holmes is one of the best-known advisers on sex and relationships in the Philippines, drawing on her extensive clinical experience as a psychologist. In this programme she talks to people with HIV/Aids about the ethical and personal dilemmas they face. In a series of intimate and searching conversations, she hears their stories about confronting taboos, choosing who to tell and when, and how they maintain relationships while carrying the virus. In a country where the Catholic Church’s teachings on homosexuality are highly influential, Dr Holmes explores the often-hidden realities of living with HIV.

(Photo: A couple embracing and a ribbon forming the symbol for HIV/Aids. Credit: Shutterstock)

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Thu 4 Jun 2015 12:32GMT

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