𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃 𝐀𝐈𝐃𝐒 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓: 𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐑𝐔𝐏𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍, 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐒𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐀𝐈𝐃𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐄

𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐑 | The Local Government Unit of Tinambac, through its Municipal Health Office proudly joined the global observance of 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐈𝐃𝐒 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, anchored on this year’s theme: “𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐫𝐮𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐈𝐃𝐒 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞. The activity was graced by Municipal Mayor Edward Albert “Bobit” P. Prades, who reaffirmed the local government’s strong and continuous support for health programs that raise awareness, promote inclusivity, and safeguard the community’s well-being.

This meaningful event brought together selected youth from Don Servillano Platon Memorial National High School and SPJ International Technology Institute, Sangguniang Kabataan officials, members of the vibrant LGBTQ+ community in Tinambac, and dedicated personnel from the Municipal Health Office, led by Municipal Health Officer Dr. John Paul E. Reazon. The celebration was further enriched by an inspiring message from Guest Speaker Mr. Renz Robinson Alvaro, who emphasized the importance of education, compassion, and collective responsibility.

Participants engaged in insightful discussions and learning activities designed to deepen their understanding of HIV awareness and prevention. Free HIV and Syphilis screening was also provided, ensuring the community has access to vital health services that support early detection, safety, and informed decision-making.

Special thanks to Ma’am Maricris Caballero Guevarra, Nurse III, HIV/AIDS Coordinator of the Rural Health Unit I of Tinambac, for her instrumental role in facilitating the program and making the event a meaningful and successful observance.

Together, the people of Tinambac stand united in raising awareness, fighting stigma, promoting compassion, and building a future where no one is left behind in the AIDS response.