To honor the memories of those who have lost their lives to HIV and AIDS, and support those who are living with the virus, the Schools Division Office of Quezon headed by Dr.Rommel C.Bautista, CESO V, through School Governance and Operation Division (SGOD) Adolescent Reproductive Health (ARH) Team of the School Health Section, commemorates the 2024 International AIDS Candlelight Memorial Day with the theme “PUT TOGETHER FIRST: Kandila ng Pagkalinga, Liwanag ng Pag-asa”, on May 29, 2024, at Library Hub, SDO Quezon.
The candlelight activity was participated by the select representative from each section, headed by the following: Mrs. Maria Dolores D. Atienza of the Administrative Unit; Mrs. Wennie O. Gaela of Personnel; Mr. Edmundo R. Marin, Jr of the Accounting; Marbin Jeramil D. Fragata of Planning and Research; Mrs. Hilariona E. Coronado of Procurement; Engr. Ramir O. Arbolente of Education Facilities Section; and Dr. Marie Antoinette Aguinaldo-Tesalona of School Health Section. In addition, a discussion on HIV/AIDS led by the ARH Alternate Focal Nurse Lavinia R. Cueto was conducted. Concurrently, schools of various districts also participated in the said activity.
Indeed, this is a call to everyone for a collective action to empower individuals and communities to fight against stigma and discrimination and to advocate for equitable access to services on HIV/AIDS prevention, referral, treatment, care, and support services.
Princess Leni M.Rejano
Nurse II
All content is in the public domain unless otherwise stated.
Learn more about the Philippine government, its structure, how government works and the people behind it.
Copyright © 2020 Department of Education DIVISION OF QUEZON
Template Designed: GOVPH | Developed and maintained by Rommel Oczon