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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/175748369927920250910.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Segundo Matias/FacebookMANILA — As HIV cases among Filipinos aged 15 to 25 <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/health-science/2025/6/3/hiv-cases-in-ph-rise-by-500-among-ages-15-25-doh-0944">surge by 500%</a>, Lampara Books is spotlighting the epidemic’s impact on youth with the release of &quot;Batang Poz 2: Stigma,&quot; the sequel to its groundbreaking 2018 novel that tackles both the virus and the stigma surrounding it.</div>The new book, written by Segundo Matias Jr., continues the conversation about HIV awareness, focusing on the stigma faced by young people living with the virus.The original &quot;Batang Poz&quot; was the first Filipino young adult novel to address HIV, following the lives of four teenagers navigating their diagnosis and the challenges that come with it. The novel received critical acclaim for its honest portrayal of the realities of living with HIV and was later adapted into a <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/2019/3/15/photos/meet-the-cast-of-mga-batang-poz-105039">2019 miniseries by iWant</a> starring Paolo Gumabao, Mark Neumann and Awra Briguela.&quot;Batang Poz 2: Stigma&quot; delves deeper into the emotional and social struggles of its characters, highlighting the pervasive stigma that continues to affect individuals living with HIV. Matias aims to shed light on the lived experiences of these young people, emphasizing the importance of empathy and understanding in combating discrimination.The book&#x27;s grand launch is scheduled for October 4 and will serve as a platform to promote awareness, compassion, and acceptance for the youth whose voices must be heard.

Lampara Books is spotlighting the epidemic’s impact on youth with the release of 'Batang Poz 2: Stigma', the sequel to its groundbreaking 2018 novel that tackles both the virus and the stigma surrounding it.

Lampara Books is spotlighting the epidemic’s impact on youth with the release of ' Batang Poz 2: Stigma' , the sequel to its groundbreaking 2018 novel that tackles both the virus and the stigma surrounding it.

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'Batang Poz' to release book 2 amid rise in HIV cases among Pinoy youth

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Published Sep 10, 2025 01:57 PM PHT

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