Founder, Vitamigo
Rome Nicolas is the founder of Vitamigo and an HIV counselor and PrEP peer educator based in Cebu, Philippines. He builds tools to make HIV services more accessible and private for every Filipino. With a background in community building and brand strategy, Rome leads product, design, and the technology behind Vitamigo. He is also a certified mental health counselor and a former volunteer with LoveYourself and Project PrEPPY.
Administrative Order 2026-0005 formalizes expanded PrEP and PEP service delivery across the Philippines, introducing event-driven dosing, telemedicine access, and community-based providers.
The DOH Epidemiology Bureau reports 4,277 new HIV cases from October to December 2025. Here are the key numbers from the latest HIV/AIDS Surveillance Report of the Philippines.
Navigating relationships after an HIV diagnosis. Learn about disclosure, U=U (Undetectable equals Untransmittable), dating, intimacy, starting a family, and your rights under Philippine law.
Understand exactly how HIV is spread and debunk common myths. Learn which activities carry risk, which don't, and how to protect yourself and others in the Philippines.
A complete guide to HIV testing in the Philippines. Learn where to go, what to expect, how long results take, and why testing is free, confidential, and open to everyone aged 15 and above.
A compassionate, practical guide to your first month after being diagnosed with HIV. Learn what to expect emotionally, your first clinic visit, starting ARV treatment, and building a support system.
Living with HIV affects more than your physical health. Learn about the emotional challenges, coping strategies, and mental health support available in the Philippines for people living with HIV.
Learn what SOGIE means, why it matters in healthcare, and how understanding Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Expression helps create inclusive HIV services in the Philippines.
Vitamigo is built by and for the community. Whether you run a health facility, lead a CBO, do community screening, or just want to help, there's a place for you.