BCPO joins AIDS candlelight memorial
The Bacolod City Local AIDS Council which is composed of the different sectors of the society including the Philippine National Police, Bacolod City Police Office celebrated the 26th Candle Light Memorial Day Friday on the theme: Together, We are the Solution! at the Gaisano City Atrium Bacolod City.
The said activity was in honor to those who have been affected by the AIDS pandemic and it was an opportunity to educate and make people aware about HIV/AIDS and to create community dialogue, influences local and national policy makers about prevention, care and treatment.
Police Officers who are assigned at the Bacolod City Police Office including those who are under going their Field Training Program (FTP) joined the memorable event and pledge their commitment as part of the community of advocates addressing the HIV/AIDS through prevention education, care, treatment and support to People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHAS).
Dr. Salome G Biñas, Bacolod City Health Officer and at the same time Vice-Chair of the Bacolod City Local AIDS Council (BCLAC) thanked those who attended and joined the celebration. (PO1 Jared E Esquilla)