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participants which give them
the whole picture of the life
of a PLHIV and its senti-
ments. Then after there was
a free HIV testing conducted
by Dr. Chamberlain Agtuca of
the Vicente Sotto Memorial
Medical Center HIV/AIDS
Core Team with counseling
by staff of CPAI who are DOH
trained counselors.
E Performax Contact Centers &
BPO is passionate about
performance and providing the
best service to their clients and
their customers. And not just that
they also have compassion to-
wards their employees. And with
that, they held a month long,
Health Awareness involving Per-
sonal Health Information, Mater-
nal Health and also on the cur-
rent issue on STI & HIV/AIDS.
And Cebuplus Association, Inc
was invited to conduct the ori-
entation. Information and
awareness were given by Jer-
son See. After which a true
story of a young PLHIV was also
shared after the session which
touches the emotions of the
H I V O R I E N T A T I O N @ E P E R F O R M A X
A P R I L — M A Y — J U N E 2 0 1 3
S E C O N D Q U A R T E R I S S U E
C E B U P L U S
I N S I D E T H I S
I S S U E :
HIV Orientation
@ ePerformax 2
HIV Awareness, Brgy.
Taptap, Cebu City
3
Camotes Island,
HIV Awareness 4
30th International
AIDS Candlelight Me-
morial
5
Speak Out! 9
Responsible Youth on
the Move,
Mobile VCT
11
Staff Enhancement
& Development Train-
ing
12
GMA 7 Cebu,
Interview 13
HIV Counseling & Test-
ing Training Batch 4 14
A fter the successful HIV/AIDS Orientation on NSTP students of University of Cebu – Banilad Campus. One of their
teacher decided to bring the awareness to the barangay level. So again he invited Cebuplus Association, Inc to con-
duct a HIV/AIDS awareness in Brgy. TapTap, a mountain barangay in Cebu City. A 15 — 16 km travel from main Cebu City.
Emotions and feelings came in as
participants internalize the feeling
of a person infected with HIV.
And made them clearly under-
stand the entire situation. Espe-
cially during the time when a
PLHIV gave his true story about his
life. Which changes their views to
PLHIV.
H I V A W A R E N E S S I N B R G Y . T A P T A P
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Venue was in Cebu City Resource Manage-
ment & Development Center (CREMDEC). Doc-
tor Chamberlain Agtuca of VSMMC HAC Team
came along to give additional information and
conduct testing.
A Wildfire activity is conducted to allow partici-
pants experience a variety of feelings and
emotions related to HIV infected persons. And
Participants will understand how quickly the
virus can spread.
C amotes Island, are group of islands in the Camotes
Sea, Philippines. The island group is located east
of Cebu Island, southwest of Leyte Island, and north
of Bohol Island. It is 34 nautical miles from Cebu City and
part of the province of Cebu.
C A M O T E S I S L A N D , H I V O R I E N T A T I O N
Reilyn Arradaza, Irish Arnado & Cindy Reformina from Cebu-
plus Association, Inc with Doctor Chamberlain Agtuca of
VSMMC HAC Team and Boel Espinas from DOH-7 were the
team who went up for a early travel to Pilar, Camotes Island,
which took them more than 5 hours to reach their final desti-
nation to conduct HIV Orientation with Counseling and Free
Testing. A lot of misconception and myths surrounds the locals
were corrected and change afterwards.
But as for Doctor Agtuca of VSMMC HAC Team and Doctor Niel
Erasmo of DOH– NASPCP coordinator, that there is still a lot of
things to be done to give information even to the most far
ends of Cebu.
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Health Officials in the Island were alarm when they knew
that one of their local was rumored to have died due to
AIDS and was heard around town. Contributing fear to the
locals. They informed DOH7 about the current information
and seek assistance on what to do and how to inform the
people about it and lessen their fear about it.
T he International AIDS Candlelight Memorial is one of the
world’s oldest and largest grassroots mobilization campaigns
for HIV awareness in the world. Started in 1983, the International
AIDS Candlelight Memorial takes place every third Sunday in May
and is led by a coalition of some 1,200 community organizations in
115 countries. http://www.candlelightmemorial.org/
The International AIDS Candlelight Memorial is much more than just
a memorial. The International AIDS Candlelight Memorial serves as
a community mobilization campaign to raise social consciousness
about HIV and AIDS. With 33 million people living with HIV today,
the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial serves as an important
intervention for global solidarity, breaking down barriers of stigma
and discrimination, and giving hope to new generations.
This years theme, “In Solidarity”, emphasizes the need for
people living with and affected by HIV to join hands and
work together in the response to HIV. Solidarity in commu-
nities is essential to reduce stigma and promote the in-
volvement of people living with HIV in order to ensure a
more effective HIV response.
And Cebu City is one of the cities in Philippines, that con-
ducted the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial.
Funded by San Funds and organize by Cebuplus Associa-
tion, Inc and with Cebu City Multi–Sectoral Aids Council
(CCMSAC) as implementing partner.
The Cebu City Multi-Sectoral STD/AIDS Council, in which
Cebu Plus Association Inc. (CPAI) is a member, has been
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“In solidarity”
the need for people living with
and affected by HIV to join
hands and work together in
the response to HIV.
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taking the lead in the conduct of IACM every 3rd
Sunday of May, participated by the different HIV
stakeholders in Cebu City, both government and
non-government agencies. For the past 4 years,
Cebu Plus Association Inc. has been taking an
active part in the successful implementation of
the IACM.
This year, CPAI aims to enhance community par-
ticipation in the observance of the IACM. It aims
to mobilize the MSM and TG communities as
well as the youth and get them involved in the
advocacy to increase HIV awareness and reduce
stigma and discrimination.
Held at Fuente Osmeña Circle, One of the most pre-
vailing landmark of Central Cebu City. At around 3:00
pm of June 19, 2013 (Sunday). Started with a parade
with all stakeholders and other NGO groups in the
city. From Fuente Osmeña to Cebu Provincial Capitol
Building & back to Fuente Circle. Program proper was
started with a Doxology presentation and National
Anthem by FORGE Inc. an NGO working to end child
commercial sexual exploitation in Cebu. Opening Re-
marks by Dr. Delia Kiamco from DepEd Supervisor I.
Followed by the history of IACM. And the renewal of
commitment by lead by Sir Jed Ronald Filotiyo of Cebu
City Health Department.
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Followed by the Quilt Making, where in Marichu Borres,
representative of Hon. Cuenco of the city council gave
the History of the Quilt. Weeks before the event, each
stakeholders/group were given 5 pieces of “catcha”
cloth as similar size of a tombstone. Every individual quilt
panels are created personally by people whom who
knows anyone who has died by AIDS related condition or
those who want to share the same advocacy. And then
the pinning of the quilt, where in stakeholders give their
message about what they create on their cloth.
Followed by the ceremonial “Folding of
the Quilt”, represented by the positive
community. For the past two years, two
panels had already been made. Which
share its own stories of love, memoirs
and the commitment to continue to
strengthen the advocacy.
The Quilt is a powerful visual reminder of
the AIDS pandemic, most commemorat-
ing the life of someone who has died of
AIDS and have been sewn together by
friends, lovers and family members .
The Quilt ceremony is a memorial and
celebration of the lives of people who
have lost to the AIDS pandemic. Its goal
is also to bring awareness to how mas-
sive the AIDS pandemic really is, and to
bring support and healing to those af-
fected by it.
The Cebu City Multi-Sectoral STD/AIDS
Council started the Quilt Making Activity
in 2011, as part of the yearly AIDS Can-
dlelight Memorial Ceremony, and
planned to continue the tradition this
tradition for the coming year.
“The Quilt shares its own stories,
memoirs & commitment to continue to
strengthen the advocacy.”
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And finally , the Candle Lighting Ceremony.
The traditional candle lighting ceremony to
remember all those who died of AIDS and
to rekindle the commitment of the different
stakeholders to continue the fight against
HIV .
A 200 meters red cloth was laid in the
ground in the form of ribbon with 500
small red candles with glass in laid on the
sides.
An awareness ribbon, which symbolize the
solidarity of people living with HIV/AIDS.
The Candle Lighting ceremony was leaded by Dr. Ilya
Tac-an, Head of Social Hygiene Clinic and Jerson See,
Executive Director of Cebuplus Association, Inc.
Four big red candle where lighted first. And one by
one, people who surrounds the red ribbon slowly lit
the small candles on the ribbon. While a soulful song
was rendered along the lighting. And a minute of si-
lence was given in remembrance to those people who
have lost in the the AIDS pandemic.
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Reduce Stigma,
Ensure Access,
Increase Resources,
Promote Involvement
Cebuplus is a group of dedicated volun-
teer working on almost all aspect of HIV/
AIDS response. They help build bridges
that connect the PLHIV’s and the most at
risk population to the treatment hub as
well to the other stakeholders working on
the HIV/AIDS advocacy. Their personal
experiences and their daily struggles with
HIV has made them a better counselor, a
reliable confidante, and a effective out-
reach worker that eases the doubts and
insecurities faced by PLHIVs on day to day
basis.
They play the valuable role of helping the
PLHIVs acquire their desired medical ser-
vices, access ARV treatment & treatment
for opportunistic infections, and facilitate the
conduction of laboratory tests that help de-
termine the physical status of these persons.
They take care of the abandoned, serve as
immediate family members of those sick
and frail, and be there as source of strength
for those sick, and frail, and be there as
source of strength for those who are be-
reaved or discouraged.
I believe in the advocacy cam-
paigns of Cebuplus. I believe in the
honesty of their goals and motives.
Their utmost dedication to have
these advocacy fulfilled is what
motivated me to stay in the pro-
gram. This also assure them of my
full support
I am the Physician for the HIV/
AIDS Core Team (HACT) at Vicente
Sotto Memorial Medical Center,
one of the 17 DOH-designated
Treatment Hubs for HIV/AIDS in
the country. I also coordinate the
Antiretroviral (ARV) treatment for
the ARV Treatment Adherence
Program of the Department of
Health for Central Visayas.
As a HACT physician I get to see
PLHIVs right after their initial anti-
body screening;
“They take care of the
abandoned, serve as
immediate family members
of those sick & frail, and be
there source of strength”
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“sharing opinion with other people, the sound of your voice travels 'out' from you.”
I also facilitate laboratory testing to determine
baseline laboratory values for newly diagnosed
cases, monitor ARV toxicities among those al-
ready on treatment. The VSMMC Treatment
Hub also facilitates CD4 testing, Voluntary
Counseling and Testing, Prevention of Maternal
to Child Transmission (PMTCT) services, as well
as specialized consults in Ophthalmology for
CMV retinitis, Treatment for Tuberculosis and
other medical services.
S P E A K O U T !
lasted for almost an hour).
We ended up spending the night in Pilar, Camotes
giving out HIV 101 lecture and conducting HIV Volun-
tary Counseling and Testing. The trip was utterly ex-
hausting but life changing. I noticed the dedication of
the Cebuplus members during the trip, nobody com-
plained. Their enthusiasm for community outreach
was very infective. I am looking forward to going back
to Camotes to finish what we had started.
The most memorable experience I had working
with Cebuplus was the trip that brought us to
Camotes Island.
From Cebu City we road on a van to Danao City
to take the boat trip that lasted for 4 hours and
arrived at Camotes past lunch time.
We took a motorcycle ride thinking that we
would finally reach our destination only to be
told that we would be taking another boat ride
for an additional 15 minutes (which actually
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“I believe in the advocacy campaigns of
Cebuplus. I believe in the honesty of their
goals & motives. This assures them of my
full support.”
I believe in the advocacy campaigns of Cebuplus. I
believe in the honesty of their goals and motives.
Their utmost dedications to have these advocacy ful-
filled is what motivated me to stay in the program.
This also assures them of my full support.
results are confirmed, assessed them for eligibility into the ARV
Treatment Adherence Program as well as monitor treatment out-
comes for those who are already initiated for ARV treatment.
After the success of the first mobile VCT of Cebu-
plus Association, “Cebu Mobile Plus” or Megatron
as everyone calls it. Another new mobile mini--
van came in, “Responsible Youth on the move” or
they call him Bumblebee.
Funded by Robert Carr Civil Society Funds, in re-
membrance to Dr. Robert Carr from Jamaica,
whose passion for supporting vulnerable commu-
nities and protecting their human rights across
the world. As well as, Youth Leads, Inc. (YLI) a
pioneering non-profit organization committed to
the success of our youth. They work to enhance
the quality of life of each at-risk youth by teach-
ing them how to dream big and work hard to
achieve those dreams. They empower them with
smart tools to create a successful path in life for
themselves.
And in partnership with Responsible Young Peo-
ple (Re-You), the the official youth arm of Cebu
Plus Association, Inc. focusing on the HIV pre-
vention, and the promotion of care and support
for people living with HIV and their affected fami-
lies. RE-YOU is the breakthrough response to the
young people’s threat against STI and HIV.
R E S P O N S I B L E Y O U T H O N T H E M O V E , M O B I L E V C T
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“LEARNING, SHARING & SERVING WHILE HAVING FUN” is
a very RE-You way of life. RE-YOU firmly believes that all
young people possessed enormous innate power and quali-
ties to transform their lives to become productive in the
various fields, and, as macro impact, become assets in the
community where they are a member of, and a partner in
nation building. However, young people nowadays are con-
tinued to be threatened with HIV infection and other conse-
quences brought by their risky behaviors.
The mobile VCTs will provide opportunity for hard-to-reach
groups, such as sex workers, drug injectors to know their
HIV status with proper education and quality counseling
support to cope up with negative or positive result.
Cebuplus Association is a leading NGO
which aim is to empower PLHIV, gearing
towards meaningful engagement in our
society. CPAI also provides TCS
(treatment, care & support). Psychoso-
cial support for PLHIV, and partners
with LGU and other sectors & networks
in positive prevention & lowers the
prevalence of HIV case in the country.
The Aim, Vision & Mission of the organi-
zation is clearly towards the betterment
of the society & it is evident in the or-
ganization’s work & practices. The or-
ganization has the heart and passion,
personnel's skilled enough in obtaining
the organization’s goal. That is why I
joined and be part of the organizations.
I will be taking the responsibility as a full-
time nurse for the organization under the
TCS program.
One of the recent experience I had with
the organization is going to Bureau of Jail
Management & Penology (BJMP) assist-
ing in Combined Anti-Retroviral Treat-
ment (CART) for PLHIV inmates, as well
as extracting blood samples from one of
the PLHIVs detainee for Laboratory Test-
ing Procedure.
S P E A K O U T !
“The organization has the heart & passion”
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Floyd Maldepeña
Department of Health 7 in partnership with
Cebuplus Assoiation conducted a Staff Devel-
opment & Enhancement Training last May 24
-26, 2013 at Soto Grande Hotel & Resort in
Mactan, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu.
Employee Training and Development is es-
sential to the ongoing success of every or-
ganization. Employee training and develop-
ment enables employees to develop skills
and competencies necessary to enhance
bottom-line results for their organization.
C E B U P L U S S T A F F D E V E L O P M E N T & E N H A N C E M E N T T R A I N I N G
With the current issue of HIV/AIDS and its progression.
Anybody wants to get to know about it and its current situa-
tion.
So Miss Lou Anne Mae Rondina, reporter for GMA 7, Bali-
tang Bisdak, Cebu’s afternoon local news. Made an inter-
view with the people of Cebuplus, and Ms. Irish Arnado,
Admin & Finance Officer of Cebuplus.
Training started with a review about
Cebuplus Associations history, mission
and vision and its goals by Sir Jerson
See, included with its core values and
services. So as the new staffs and vol-
unteer would be refresh on all about
Cebuplus. Other resource person like
Dr. Ilya Tac-an from Social Hygiene
Clinic where in she gave the HIV 101,
quick review of who is, and who can be,
affected by HIV, how to prevent it, and
the importance of testing and medical
care and the referral system in the So-
cial Hygiene Clinic. Dr. Chamberlain
Agtuca of VSMM HAC Team, for ARV
Therapy and management, so as also
for the people who are not on the Treat-
ment, Care & Support Team can know
as well how ARV treatment work and
can explain it to possible clients.
Asking for the current situation and possible numbers present
and what are the possible modes of transmissions.
She also made an interview with a PLHIV.
The interview will result in increasing awareness to the local
public and who have seen the interview. Resulting to reduce
stigma and discrimination.
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G M A 7 , ” B A L I T A N G B I S D A K , I N T E R V I E W
Staff Enhancement will help staff members learn about responsi-
bilities, develop required skills and competencies necessary to ac-
complish organizational goals and purposes, and grow personally
and professionally to prepare themselves for advancement in the
organization or beyond it.
Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) is very
important. It provides the opportunity for peo-
ple to know their HIV status with quality coun-
seling support to help them cope with a posi-
tive or a negative test result.
By knowing one’s positive result would help to
adapt a more healthier lifestyle that will im-
prove their health status and slow the progres-
sion into symptomatic full blow AIDS. And if
negative, it will serve as a strong motivating
factor to remain negative.
In knowing one’s status. Its really important to
undergo a quality counseling from DOH certi-
fied counselor.
So with this, Department of Health 7 National
Centre for Disease, Prevention and Control, Na-
tional HIV/AIDS, STI Prevention and Control Pro-
gram and in collaboration with Cebuplus Associa-
tion, a new set of trained counselors.
Trained by five master counselors; Celestino Ra-
mirez and Jason Encabo of Positive Action Foun-
dation of the Philippines (PAFPI), Dr. Ethel Dano,
consultant of World Health Organization (WHO) of
Metro Cebu, Dr. Abelardo Alera, the HIV AIDS
CORE TEAM (HACT) Leader of Vicente Sotto
Memorial Medical Center (VSMMC) and Dr.
Jonathan Neil Erasmo, NASPCP Coordinator.
Five days training from June 24 - 28, 2013 at
Department of Health, Training Center. Partici-
pated by medical and non-medical staff from
private diagnostic clinics and hospital in Cebu
City. There are also participants from govern-
ment institutions and HAC Team.
Twenty-eight newly DOH certified counselors
successfully finish the training.
H I V C O U N S E L I N G T E S T I N G A N D T R A I N I N G B A T C H 4
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