The role of non-formal education 349 Looking at channels for non-formal services, both Taiwan and the Philippines rely heavily on government collaboration with NGOs at the local levels. Noteworthy is Taiwan's focus on mass media delivery. World AIDS Day is recognized in both countries, but antiretroviral medication and treatment for people who are HIV positive is offered more freely in Taiwan than in the Philippines. Taiwan does not yet have a dedicated evaluation component like the integrated evaluation system that the Philippines Department of Health conducts through its National Epidemiology Center.