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PNAC conducts HIV Summit 2010

The Philippine National Aids Council (PNAC) hosted the HIV Summit 2010, a one-day program

calling for immediate action on the increasing number of cases of HIV AIDS, which was held at

the Diamond Hotel in Manila. Members from different government agencies, independent

organizations, academe and the media attended the program.

The purpose of the event, which ran from 8:00 AM to late in the afternoon, was to raise

awareness on the growing number of cases of AIDS in the country, and to show support for the

implementation of the Reproductive Health Bill. Several calls for action were presented along

with statistical facts supporting reports of the disease becoming widespread in the country.

The focus of our organization is the treatment, care and support while other organizations focus

on proper education on HIV AIDS, says Rosemarie Barrientos, Development Manager for

Positive Action Foundation Philippines Inc. (PAFPI). She emphasized the importance of

providing proper education to the public in order to prevent acquiring the disease.

The Highlight of this event is the continuous increase of HIV AIDS cases in the Philippines,

that is why different organizations should work hand in hand in providing the right information

to the public to prevent the spread of the disease, she adds.

Aside from the talk held at the Diamond Ballroom, exhibits from different members of the

PNAC also stood around the registration area. Organizations such as PAFPI, TLF Share

Collective, Inc., and Pinoy Plus, each had booths with booklets and pamphlets for the audience

and passersby.

According to the chairperson of the Case and Support Committee of Pinoy Plus, we shouldsupport RH Bill for the reason that from the year 2007 up to present, majority of HIV cases

comes from the youth sector.