In the Philippines, overseas workers have a higher incidence of the disease than any other group: 1,196 cases, or 33% of all reported cases from 1984 to January, 2009, according to the Philippines DOH National Epidemiology Center (2009). Of these workers, 95% contracted HIV through sexual intercourse, and 75% are males. OFWs are required to attend a seminar on the cause, prevention, and consequences of HIV/AIDS before they can be certified for their overseas assignments. The DOH offers them voluntary counseling and testing after they return from abroad.