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In Manila, you will find the most health care resources in the Philippines. However, there are many restrictions applied to women's health care, and one should exercise caution, as some health care providers may be underground, unsafe or illegitimate. Contraceptives (birth control) is legal and can be purchased in pharmacies, with some brands being much cheaper than others. While many Filipino people do not use contraceptives, and many may not know the full range of options available to them, you can find birth control pills, condoms, shots, implants, IUDs, etc. in Manila. Emergency contraception (or "the morning after pill") is not permitted in the Philippines and Postinor, an emergency contraception, has been taken down from the market. However, women do use oral contraceptives are replacement emergency contraception, and we provide details of how this works in the "Emergency Contraception" section. There are many places to receive STI tests, the majority of which seem to focus on HIV, but you can get other tests done. It is recommended to get STI tests at confidential clinics or private clinics, since the public hospitals will generally report your results and keep them on file. There is no PrEP in the Philippines at this time. Regarding menstruation, you can find pads, pantyliners and tampons in Manila. If you are looking for menstrual cups, there may be one seller of Lunette in teh Philippines, but your best bet is to find menstrual cups online. The Philippines has begun to liberalize laws on maternity care in the past year. Finally, abortion is illegal and there is a large clandestine/underground industry of abortions, especially in Manila. Many women die due to botched abortions every year, so it is recommended to exercise extreme caution if one is considering this path. For general resources, we have provided a list of useful numbers and contacts at the bottom of this page.