Philippine Catholics lead AIDS memorial event
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Filipino Catholic leaders in the central province of Iloilo held an AIDS memorial event over the weekend, to raise awareness and support for those affected by HIV/AIDS.
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Catholic Online (https://www.catholic.org)
5/21/2019 (4 years ago)
Published in Asia Pacific
Keywords: Philippine Catholics, AIDS memorial, catholic
Iloilo City, Philippines, (CNA) - The International AIDS Candlelight Memorial (IACM) was held at St Vincent Ferrer Seminary in Iloilo City on May 19, according to the Philippine Information Agency. The theme of the event was "One Big Fight for PLHIV Health and Rights."
The event was organized by the Philippine Catholic HIV and AIDS Network (PhilCHAN), part of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines. Organizers partnered with the health department at the Center for Health Development.
Sister Mila Grace Silab, president of St. Paul University Iloilo and chair of PhilCHAN-Iloilo, said the purpose of the event was "to strengthen our support to our brothers and sisters living with HIV and promote our mission to raise awareness," the Philippine Information Agency reported.
The event included Mass, a candle lighting ceremony, a theater performance, and music. Father Dan Vicente Cancino, executive secretary of the Commission on Health Care for the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines, also spoke at the event.
Participants in the event included representatives from government agencies, hospitals, schools, faith groups, businesses and civil society organizations, according to the Philippine Information Agency.
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