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SHIP at the Asia-Pacific Chem-Use Symposium 2025

Last 19th to the 20th of November, Sustained Health Initiatives of the Philippines (SHIP) joined the Asia-Pacific Chem-Use Symposium (APCS) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The APCS is a regional space dedicated to aligning strategies and co-creating solutions for chemsex-related health, rights, and harm reduction.

A key highlight was the UNAIDS–UNODC joint session, which tackled policies and guidelines shaping safer, more inclusive harm reduction responses. SHIP’s MEARL Specialist, Rod Olete, was invited to speak on intersectionality, emphasizing how identities, social class, and syndemic factors influence chemsex vulnerability and access to care. Mr. Olete also introduced a person-centered chemsex care cascade framework that incorporates these intersectional experiences to guide more responsive programming.

Our great thanks to the APCS 2025, and we hope to continue our part of shaping a stronger, more effective regional response to chem-use!

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Job opening for PROTECTS UPSCALE: Regional Program Officer and Human Resources & Payroll Assistant

Ahoy! SHIP is hiring! SHIP is in urgent need of:

• a Regional Program Officer (RPO) for NCR – CAMANAVA+Mar (Caloocan City, Malabon City, Navotas City, Valenzuela City+ Marikina City), and

• a Human Resources & Payroll Assistant (HRPA)

The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB, and Malaria, through Pilipinas Shell Foundation (PSFI) as its Principal Recipient, and Sustained Health Initiatives of the Philippines (SHIP) as its Sub-recipient for Field Operations and Service Delivery, are united in achieving shared objectives for PROTECTS V2: UPSCALE. Activities for PROTECTS V2: UPSCALE will revolve around prevention, testing, treatment & care, addressing barriers to access HIV services, and creating resilient and sustainable systems for health, with high risk key populations as the focus of this grant.

*SHIP-PROTECTS UPSCALE enforces a zero-tolerance policy on allegations of Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (PSEAH). Any reported incidents of PSEAH will be promptly and thoroughly addressed in accordance with established protocols, including requesting of applicant’s character references. We are committed to ensuring a safe, equal and respectful environment for all individuals associated with our organization, and we take all allegations seriously and with high confidentiality, prioritizing the well-being and dignity of those involved.

Further details and job description for the position are attached. The deadline for submission of applications is November 8, 2025, Saturday.

For inquiries and applications, kindly send to work@ship.ph, with the project (PROTECTS V2: UPSCALE) and position in the subject line.

Thank you from SHIP!

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SHIP is Bringing SAIL TelePrEP Services Through the Grindr for Equality Fund

SHIP is proud to be among the five community partners supported by Grindr for Equality in 2025, working together to maximize local digital reach through Grindr’s geo-tag features and expand access to differentiated HIV services.

Through this partnership, SAIL TelePrep services will soon be accessible directly through the Grindr app, allowing users to connect to HIV self-testing, prevention, and mental health support wherever they are in the Philippines.

With global support from Grindr for Equality, SHIP continues to bridge innovation and community health, ensuring that connection leads to care. 💛

www.grindr.com/blog/from-hiv-prevention-to-marriage-equality-grindr-for-equalitys-2025-partner-awards

Image credit to Grindr