RA 11166: Philippine HIV and AIDS Policy Act

Section 30. Compulsory HFV Testing.— Compulsory HIV testing shall be allowed only in the following instances:

  1. When it is necessary to test a person who is charged with any of the offenses punishable under Articles 264 and 266 on serious and slight physical injuries, and Articles 335 and 338 on rape and simple seduction, both of Act No. 3815, or the “The Revised Penal Code”, as amended, and as also amended by Republic Act No. 8353, otherwise known as “The Anti-Rape Law of 1997”;

  2. When it is necessary to resolve relevant issues under Executive Order No. 209. otherwise known as “The Family Code of the Philippines”; and

  3. As a prerequisite in the donation of blood in compliance with the provisions of Republic Act No. 7170 otherwise known as the “Organ Donation Act of 1991”, and Republic Act No. 7719, otherwise known as the “National Blood Services Act of 1994”.