Philippine Bar review · Question

Practice question: Illness and HIV Status (DO 73, s. 2005; DA 05, s. 2010; RA 11166, Sec. 49)

Multiple Choice Medium

Practice question

Workers repeatedly use HIV-related slurs against a colleague based on mere suspicion and post them in a group chat. Does absence of a confirmed diagnosis alone remove Section49’s bullying protection?
  1. No; suspected status and online bullying are included
  2. Yes; laboratory confirmation is always required
  3. Yes; online slurs can never be covered
  4. Yes; suspicion authorizes abuse
  5. Yes; only physical assault qualifies

Legal references

  • RA11166 Sections48–49: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2018/ra_11166_2018.html

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