10/12/2025
Student Affairs Services Leads HIV Awareness Seminar at Betelgeuse Open Area
Student Affairs Services (SAS) held its HIV/AIDS Awareness Seminar on December 10, 2025, at 1:00 PM at the Betelgeuse Open Area with the theme “Knowledge Is Power: Prevent, Protect and Promote Awareness on HIV/AIDS.”
Jerrylyn Malavega and Felipha Ayala, the masters of ceremony, opened the program with announcements. The MCs updated participants on ongoing enrollment and clearance signing, then energized the audience with a short CO intermission.
Ms. Alliyah Nicole Septimo, an education student, led the national anthem after the opening prayer. Mr. Jayvee Berenguer, a criminology student, delivered the opening remarks on behalf of Sir Alexander E. Medina, SAS Chief Officer. Joyce Ann Palillo, SAS assistant, introduced the esteemed guest speaker Frederick V. Salonga, RN.
Frederick V. Salonga, explained the origins of HIV, its five transmission fluids, available treatments, and the rising number of cases—148,231 nationwide and 1,636 in Quezon, with Lucena topping the province’s list of affected municipalities.
SAS awarded a certificate of appreciation to Mr. Frederick V. Salonga, Rn. Ma’am Joanne O. Medina, Vice President of Administrative Services, gave an inspiring closing remarks. The program concluded with the ACES hymn and a photo opportunity.
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