Stakeholders in the prevention of the spread of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and HIV-AIDS had a full day discussing the 100% condom use program during a forum held in Dagupan City.

During the forum, participants agreed that to achieve the “100% target”, more ordinances and pro-active implementation by stakeholders are needed.

The program has called for more cooperation and support from the non-government organizations, civic/community organizations as well as groups from the different religious sectors.

The “100% condom-use” program was introduced in 1999 and has since been expanded to cover the cities of Dagupan, Urdaneta, Laoag, San Fernando and Angeles.

ALEX DE VENECIA

Councilor Alex De Venecia, vice chairman of the Committee on Health and Community Affairs and who represented Vice Mayor Alvin Fernandez, said he will ask the incoming administration of Mayor-elect Al Fernandez and the city council to allot more funds to support the program minimizing and preventing the spread of HIV-AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases.

Health care representatives from Laoag City, Angeles City, Urdaneta City and San Fernando City, La Union as well as the Department of Health, World Health Organization and the United Nations joined the event. Various club owners were also represented.

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