Thousands gathered at the UP Sunken Garden on World AIDS Day as PREMIERE
Condoms, in partnership with Watsons, successfully achieved a Guinness World
Records title for the Largest Condom Donation in One Hour during its Protected &
Proud event.
The record-breaking attempt was officially confirmed onstage by a Guinness World
Records adjudicator as packets of donated condoms were tallied and verified before a
cheering crowd.
“As the official adjudicator, my job here today was to measure, to officiate, and to judge.
The record to beat was 2,500 condoms. Together with our auditing staff, we counted a
total of 13,312 condoms making a new Guinness World Records. Congratulations, you
are Officially Amazing,” said Justin Patterson, adjudicator of the Guinness World
Records.
The event aimed to promote safe sex awareness and HIV prevention at a time when
HIV cases in the country are rising, with all donated condoms set to benefit UP
Babaylan, the country’s longest-running LGBTQIA+ student organization. The
Department of Health reported 5,583 HIV cases in the third quarter of this year, a 22
percent increase from the same period in 2024, according to the Philippine HIV and
AIDS Surveillance System. Of the new cases, 895 patients, or 16 percent, were already
at the advanced stage at diagnosis. Daily average cases also rose from 50 last year to
61 this year.
“This historic moment strengthens our mission of educating young Filipinos on HIV
prevention and protection. It shows what’s possible when organizations and
communities work together,” said Drei Ledesma, Punong Babaylan of UP Babaylan.
The successful attempt reflected the growing public support for open conversations on
sexual health.
“Our partnership with Watsons and UP Babaylan is a reflection of DKT Health’s
commitment to community-focused action. For us, sexual wellness goes beyond the
product; it means actively supporting organizations on the ground who are fighting HIV
stigma, providing essentials like condoms, and driving important education and
awareness initiatives. We're all for normalizing conversations on sexual wellness and
protection among young people, as well as making essentials like condoms easily
accessible. This is about building confidence in our choices – being both protected and
proud,” said Denise van Dijk, President and CEO, DKT Health, Inc.
The night also featured performances by Drag Race Philippines Season 3 winner Maxie
Andreison and OPM singer Maki, drawing thousands of attendees to the advocacy-
driven concert. Both were very delighted to be part of an event that brought music and
awareness together.
By the end of the program, organizers declared the event a success both in attendance
and in its message to encourage safer sex practices and continued HIV education
efforts.
PREMIERE Condoms was born for a new generation of Filipinos – one that embraces
pleasure, exploration, and confidence. Launched by DKT Health, Inc., it redefined what
a condom brand could be: bold, elevated, and built on pleasure as much as protection.
Today, PREMIERE Condoms stands for intimacy without compromise. Because
pleasure deserves to feel premium.
PREMIERE Condoms is available in a full range of variants: Dotted, Ultra Thin, Cool
Watermelon, Air, Nice & Tight, Cruise Control, Glow, and Earthquake.


12/02/2025 10:21:00 PM
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