Art Against HIV Stigma

Art Against HIV Stigma Experiencing Art and Health: A workshop seminar. BSE 3 A&B of Sorsogon State University- Bulan Campus

A huge congratulations for Ma’am. Abbie Dale Goyal and BSE3 A&B for the successful event held on Dec 1, 2025. This event...
05/12/2025

A huge congratulations for Ma’am. Abbie Dale Goyal and BSE3 A&B for the successful event held on Dec 1, 2025. This event won't be successful without the help and cooperation of everyone.🤍

Here’s a moment that truly rounded off our event—the awarding of our art workshop winners!✨The atmosphere was warm and s...
05/12/2025

Here’s a moment that truly rounded off our event—the awarding of our art workshop winners!✨

The atmosphere was warm and supportive as winners received their certificates, marking the effort and creativity they poured into the workshop. Though the event centered on raising awareness about HIV and its stigma, this moment highlighted the value of unity, encouragement, and shared experiences within our community.

Shoutout to these artists and every attendee who chose courage over silence. This is how we rewrite HIV’s story—with brushes, boldness, and unshakable togetherness. 💛

We would like to express our heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to our afternoon guest speaker, Sir. Jopet Vincent B. ...
05/12/2025

We would like to express our heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to our afternoon guest speaker, Sir. Jopet Vincent B. Medalla and Sir. Jason Glina for sharing their knowledge in Media Ethics and Effective Story Telling and demonstrating how to use different art elements in expressing oneself. 🎨❤️

Our fourth speaker, Mr. Jason Glina, shared an engaging talk on Visual Storytelling in the Fight Against HIV/AIDS. He sh...
04/12/2025

Our fourth speaker, Mr. Jason Glina, shared an engaging talk on Visual Storytelling in the Fight Against HIV/AIDS. He showed us how photos, videos, and creative design can send powerful messages, raise awareness, and help break the stigma surrounding HIV. Through visual storytelling, we learned that a single image can educate, move emotions, and encourage people to understand rather than judge.

He also demonstrated how to use different art elements in expressing oneself. From an empty canvas, he created a very artistic artwork.

This session reminded us that art and media are not just for creativity—they are also tools for advocacy and change.

Our afternoon session featured Mr. Jopet Vincent B. Medalla (Sir Jopet) with his talk on Media Ethics and Effective Stor...
04/12/2025

Our afternoon session featured Mr. Jopet Vincent B. Medalla (Sir Jopet) with his talk on Media Ethics and Effective Storytelling in Mitigating HIV Stigma on Social Media. He explained why stigma still exists today—because misinformation spreads fast, emotional reactions often overpower facts, and viral content can easily twist the truth. With algorithms shaping what we see online, we were reminded that we sometimes end up “creating our own version of reality.”

Sir Jopet also discussed the serious effects of stigma, such as fear of HIV testing and avoiding treatment due to judgment from others.
He emphasized important ethical principles in media:
Accuracy, Sensitivity, Privacy, Non-discrimination, and Empowerment.

Most of all, we were reminded that living with HIV is not the end of someone’s life—and being friends with a person living with HIV should never end a friendship. Social media should be a space for awareness, not harm.

We would like to express our heartfelt appreciation to our morning speakers, Mr. Timothy John Acuña Gobole and Ms. Alexa...
04/12/2025

We would like to express our heartfelt appreciation to our morning speakers, Mr. Timothy John Acuña Gobole and Ms. Alexandra Gonzaga, for sharing their time, expertise, and meaningful insights with us. Their discussions on the medical, social, and ethical sides of HIV gave us a clearer understanding of the issue and encouraged us to be more informed, open-minded, and compassionate.❤️

Thank you for helping us break myths, challenge stigma, and empower students through education.

Our second guest speaker, Ms. Alexandra Gonzaga, delivered a powerful talk on the social, ethical, and policy issues sur...
04/12/2025

Our second guest speaker, Ms. Alexandra Gonzaga, delivered a powerful talk on the social, ethical, and policy issues surrounding HIV stigma and discrimination in the Philippines. She explained the difference between s*x and gender expression, reminding us that we should never judge a person based on how they look, act, or identify.

Ma’am Alexandra highlighted how HIV stigma affects not only the LGBTQIA+ community but also men and women from all backgrounds, emphasizing that HIV is not limited to any one group. She also discussed the importance of laws and policies—such as proposed measures against discrimination—and reminded us that spreading false information about someone’s HIV status can have legal consequences.

Most importantly, she left us with a strong message:
“The key to HIV prevention is education.”

By learning the truth—such as how HIV is transmitted through blood and not saliva—we move closer to a more informed, accepting, and just society.

Our first guest speaker, Mr. Timothy John Acuña Gobole , guided us through an eye-opening discussion on HIV—from clearin...
04/12/2025

Our first guest speaker, Mr. Timothy John Acuña Gobole , guided us through an eye-opening discussion on HIV—from clearing up common misconceptions to explaining how the virus really affects the immune system, especially the CD4+ T cells. He also talked about how HIV is transmitted, the importance of safer s*xual practices, and why correct and consistent condom use can save lives.

In line with World AIDS Day (December 1), Sir Timothy reminded us that HIV is still a global issue, with millions affected worldwide, but there is hope through prevention, education, and continuous medical progress—including ongoing research from countries like Japan.

This talk encouraged us to stop believing myths, start sharing facts, and remember that everyone has a role in ending the HIV epidemic.

On December 1, 2025, the seminar-workshop entitled Experiencing Art and Health started at 8:20 AM with a color entrance ...
03/12/2025

On December 1, 2025, the seminar-workshop entitled Experiencing Art and Health started at 8:20 AM with a color entrance by ROTC-SORSU BC, opening prayer, Philippine National Anthem, and SorSU Hymn — followed by a very meaningful opening remarks from our dearest Campus Director, Dr. Ma. Elena C. Demdam.

In her remarks, Dr. Demdam highlighted that Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 3, 4, and 10 are integrated into the workshop, emphasizing that art and health can work hand in hand.🎨🩺

Empower with health, educate with purpose, uplift with equality.🤍

📣Heads up BSE second year!Here is the program flow of our incoming event this December 1, 2025. Please be guided based f...
28/11/2025

📣Heads up BSE second year!

Here is the program flow of our incoming event this December 1, 2025. Please be guided based from the information provided below!

See you there, BSE 2 A&B✨

Announcement‼️ Hi there, second year BSE students!Here are the important things to remember for your upcoming event 😉 On...
25/11/2025

Announcement‼️

Hi there, second year BSE students!
Here are the important things to remember for your upcoming event 😉

On December 1, 2025, an event entitled Experiencing Art and Health: A Workshop Seminar will be held at the SorSU BC Social Hall, from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm.

To-Dos:

✅Please wear your uniform during the event.
✅ Bring your own tumbler (free water will be available).
✅Complete your registration before 8:00 am.
✅Bring your own packed lunch.
✅Bring your own art materials (pencil, paint, markers, etc.)
note: Drawing boards will be provided.
✅During the afternoon session, sit with your group mates for the art activity!

𝐵𝑒𝑙𝑜𝑤 𝑖𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑙𝑖𝑠𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑔𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑝 𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑠.

See you soon, BSE 2 A&B!

Heads up, everyone! 📣 The upcoming event by 3rd year BSE students from Sorsogon State University – entitled "Experiencin...
24/11/2025

Heads up, everyone! 📣

The upcoming event by 3rd year BSE students from Sorsogon State University – entitled "Experiencing Art and Health: A Seminar-Workshop" – has been approved!

It took 2 weeks of drafting letters and waiting for the green light, but we’re finally good to go. See you there, BSE 2nd years! 👋

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