Lane Matthew Utitco's Page

Motto:

Smile at everyone for they are fighting a harder battle.

My mission/s in life and my vision/s of the world:

Make a difference even in a small way that I can.

Sex and Sexual/Gender Orientation

Male, Gay

Relationship Status:

Single

Date of Birth:

March 10, 1987

Age:

22

Place of Birth:

Manila

Current Location:

Parañaque City

More About Me:

I am a dreamer, a visionary, a doer. I rarely stop at square one and if possible, will be going back to basic just to get things done. I have friends that has been tested and shaped through thick and thin that defines a portion of my everyday exploits and misadventures. They keep me sane--just like a generous serving of vanilla frappucino with Belgian waffle with strawberry drizzle on the side.

If I know anyone who is HIV+:

Yes

My feelings towards people living with HIV (PLHIV):

Actually still the same but I tend to be more sensitive to their emotional needs.

If I've tried taking an HIV Antibody Test:

Yes

MY COMMITMENTS: What I can contribute to STOP AIDS and make a difference in this world:

Continue spreading HIV/AIDS awareness and encourage friends to get tested. This way, people would be concerned about their sexual health.

My ideas or opinions about Republic Act 8504:

It's a well-decreed act that focuses on the HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention however, it also is powerless at some point for. at present, I hear stories of people being discriminated still if proven HIV+. I hope there would be harsher punishments for people who will isolate the HIV+ people and prevent them to access common services and employment.

Name of the organization that I am working with:

Not officially affiliated with any.

My position and role in the organization:

Willing to do volunteer works for causes.

Programs or projects for HIV & AIDS and young people in my organization:

I have friends from Manila Health Clinic who directly provides medical services to patients.

My work and involvement on HIV and AIDS:

Encouraging people to get tested; supports HIV/AIDS cause-related movements; spread the word and awareness online.

Trainings, seminars, workshops and conferences on HIV and AIDS that I attended:

I, myself, also provided info-seminars for STD awareness and preventions as well as HIV/AIDS through the help of DOH and my university, PUP.

Role at YAFA

YAFA Member

Facebook, Friendster or Blog Site:

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