New law allows minors to get tested for HIV without parental consent

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MANILA, Philippines — The new HIV and AIDS Policy Act lapsed into law Friday after it was not acted upon by President Rodrigo Duterte.

The law was transmitted from the bicameral conference committee to Duterte's desk on November 26. Laws that aren’t signed or vetoed, lapse into law after 30 days.

The most important feature of the new law removes the need for "mature" minors between the ages 15 and 18 to get parental consent prior to getting tested for HIV.


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