Philippine Catholic HIV/AIDS Network, (PhilCHAN) Iloilo

Archdiocese of Jaro
Commission on Health

March 23, 2023

JOSELITO F. VILLARUZ, M.D., Ph.D., FPPS

President
West Visayas State University
Luna St., La Paz, Iloilo City

Dear Dr. Villaruz,

Greetings!

The Philippine Catholic HIV/AIDS Network, (PhilCHAN) Iloilo, will hold the International
AIDS Candlelight Memorial (IACM)on May 21, 2023, 4:00-7:30PM. The said event is an annual
prayer activity to commemorate those people who have lost their lives to AIDS and those
individuals who have dedicated their lives to HIV/AIDS advocacy. Moreover, IACM serves to
provide awareness among the youth sector, which is most vulnerable to HIV/AIDS, and an
avenue for socio-civic and religious participation among the community, in stopping the spread
of the HIV and ending the stigma and discrimination attached to People Living with HIV/AIDS
(PLHIV) and their families.

In lieu of this, we would like to make a partnership with your institution to be part of this
meaningful activity. May we seek for your approval and support by lending us a space in your
school to be the venue of the candle lighting memorial, and some assistance through your
students, or student organizations, and other pertinent facilities and equipment to accomplish
this event.

We hope for your positive response to this earnest request. Thank you very much!

Sincerely yours,

MA. STELLA G. PASPE, M.D., FPPS, FPSAAI, M.M.

Chairperson
Philippine Catholic HIV/AIDS Network, Iloilo
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Archdiocese of Jaro
Commission on Health

40th International AIDS Candlelight Memorial

West Visayas State University
Grand Stand
May 21, 2023

Rationale:

The International AIDS Candlelight Memorial, held on the third Sunday of May every
year, is not only an opportunity to remember the people we have lost but also to honor those
who dedicated their lives to helping people living with and affected by HIV and continue to
mobilize our communities in solidarity. People living with HIV started the International AIDS
Candlelight Memorial in 1983 and since then there have been thousands of events organized
across the world by community-based organizations, from motorbike rallies by women living
with HIV to uplifting ceremonies in places of worship and workplaces. Such events have helped
raise awareness about HIV and more importantly have helped break down stigma within our
communities.

The International AIDS Candlelight Memorial is also a campaign to mobilize

communities and raise social consciousness about HIV and AIDS. With almost 38 million
people living with HIV today, the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial serves as an
important platform for global solidarity, breaking down barriers of stigma and discrimination,
and giving hope to new generations. (https://gnpplus.net/project/international-aids-candlelight-
memorial/)

Objectives:

General:
1. Commemorate and pray for those who have lost their lives to HIV/AIDS and for those
who continuously work for this advocacy.
2. Provide a spiritual experience, education, and awareness drive on the HIV/AIDS
phenomenon as a medical, existential and socio-political issue among the youth of Iloilo
City and Province especially to the students residing in the City of Iloilo;
3. Effectuate an empathetic environment inside WVSU wherein People Living with HIV
(PLHIV) are welcomed and create a safe space wherein discussion about human
sexuality is supported;
4. Promote compassionate treatment, care, and support among PLHIVs and their families.

Specific:
1. Conduct a Taizé prayer and candle lighting ceremony.
2. Provide counselling and testing area for those who would like to know their HIV status
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3. Show a short play titled, I Belong, to artistically convey the message of love and hope for
PLHIV, advocates, and the general public.
4. Disseminate information about the current numbers of people infected with HIV.

Activity Schedule
May 21, 2023

3:30-4:00 Registration
(3:00-5:30) HIV Testing and Counseling
4:00-4:30 Opening Program
Inspirational Message
Short Testimony
4:30-5:00 I Belong (A Short Play)
5:00-5:15 Invitation to Pray
5:15-6:15 Taizé Prayer
6:15-6:45 Candle lighting Memorial
6:45- 7:00 Closing Message
7:00-7:30 Clean Up

Partner Agencies, Institutions, and Organizations

1. Archdiocese of Jaro: Commission on Health and Commission on Youth

2. Parish Youth Ministries within Iloilo City
3. St. Paul University
4. University of San Agustin
5. University of Iloilo
6. St. Vincent Ferrer Seminary
7. Assumption Iloilo
8. Doctor’s College
9. Mother Candide Center of St. Paul’s Hospital of Iloilo, Inc.
10. Iloilo City Social Hygiene Clinic

11. Youth for peers

12. Link.exe
13. JAMS
14. CBM SC
15. AHMS
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16. TSS
17. ACMS
18. RED CROSS YOUTH
19. CBM Chorale

Committees

Chairs
1. Kisha Antoinette Hojilla - BSBA FM 1A
2. Carl Vincent Latoza - BSBA OM1A
3. Karl Louie Roma - FM1B

Logistics

1. Request to GSO for equipment – Bernard Eli De Leon and Glenn David Pendon - OM1A
a. Chairs – 1000
b. Tables - 6
c. Tents – 5
d. Sounds (Speakers, Mixer)
e. Microphones - 8
f. Microphone Stand - 8
g. Projectors – 2
h. Projector Screen – 2
i. Audio jack – 2
j. Extension cords – 8
k. HDMI – 2
l. Potted Plants – 10 pots
2. Physical Arrangements
A. FM1A
1. Val Jose Gabriel Cabalfin
2. Rhoman Bu
3. Mary Clare Decrepito
4. Ann Marie Ilaya
5. Alexa Danielle Lamprea
6. Anna Risa Aguirre
7. Jason Marie Gellor
8. Collin Mari Gicana
B. FM1B
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1. Jewila Nismal
2. Franklin Mesa
3. Loraine Grace Navio
4. Dee Candelaria Valdez
5. Angelica Tabangcura
6. Lea May Villarete
7. Samantha Nicole Paril
C. OM1A
1. Mark Ernest Caminian
2. John Christian Dalida
3. John Lloyd Daquil
4. James Brian Suria
5. Carl Simoun Barrios
6. Shania Villaruel
7. Samantha Tunay
8. ChequeeMae Silvestre
3. Candle bearers
a. To be identified,
4. Backdrop –
a. Meizy
b. Caren

Program
1. Emcees – Marcelino Debuque
2. Floor directors
a. Allyssa Manejero
b. Jorie Pabillaran
c. Irizhe Pascual
d. Bryan Conadera
3. Printed copy of programs
a. secretariat
4. Ushers
a. Faye jagmis
b. Juliana Jalando-on
c. Keisha Bayaua
d. Savannah Cabale
e. Jian Matthew
f. Ethan Benlot
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5. Registration/Attendance
a. Secretariat
6. Technical
a. Precious Zarra Cablores
b. Angel May Delos Reyes
7. Ppts and videos
a. Tessa Queen Agabe
b. Patricia Ovas
8. SOCMED
a. BAB 1A
9. Food
a. Incharge mag pakaon nga wala may ma gutman
b. Food attendance
c. Know the number of people need nga pakan on
d. Liezel
10. HIV TESTING
a. Zyra Elizarde
b. Heazel Buenavia
11. PINNING OF RED RIBBON
a. Kyla Casquero
b. Myra Cabunagan
c. Julia Fernandez
d. Denie Lyn Daquiado
e. Genesis Semillano
f. Lexie Dorado
g. Kritz Diansen
h. Charlene Jagodilla
i. Kristine Docdocil
j. Abbygail Ebojo
12. DOCUMENTATION
a. 1 cam each section