Founder, Vitamigo
Rome Nicolas is the founder of Vitamigo and a DOH-certified HIV Counselor, trained through the Department of Health (DOH) Training on HIV Counseling and Testing and Community-Based Screening. He builds tools that make health services easier to find, privately, 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 volunteer with LoveYourself and a PrEP peer with Project PrEPPY.
What each HIV test result means in the Philippines, from screening (reactive or non-reactive) to confirmatory (positive, negative, or inconclusive). Includes window periods by test type and when to retest.
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.
Get involved
We're looking for volunteers and community screeners nationwide, from Luzon to Mindanao. Screeners must hold an active DOH certification to be listed.
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.