John Gatchalian's Page

Motto:

"Even though you are good in something, always remember that there is someone who is always better than you."

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

To make people happy.

Sex and Sexual/Gender Orientation

Male

Relationship Status:

Single

Date of Birth:

October 23, 1982

Age:

26

Place of Birth:

Batanggas

Current Location:

Metro Manila

More About Me:

I am one of the founders of Youth AIDS Filipinas Alliance (YAFA).

If I know anyone who is HIV+:

Yes

My feelings towards people living with HIV (PLHIV):

I have nothing to worry about them. They are loving and happy people to be with.

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:

I can contribute to STOP AIDS by giving information about HIV & AIDS, especially to marginalized or vulnerable groups such as people working in prostitution.

My ideas or opinions about Republic Act 8504:

R.A. 8504 include the mandate of confidentiality and privacy on HIV and AIDS, including the protection of people living with HIV and the respect for their rights.

Name of the organization that I am working with:

Youth AIDS Filipinas Alliance (YAFA); Positive Action Foundation Philippines, Inc. (PAFPI)

My position and role in the organization:

Founder and Member: YAFA
Volunteer: PAFPI

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

Awareness campaign on HIV & AIDS and other STIs
Youth involvement on HIV & AIDS interventions

My work and involvement on HIV and AIDS:

I conduct lectures on Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS) for migrant workers (Overseas Filipino Workers/OFWs) under PAFPI.

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

TOT on HIV & AIDS for PDOS Lecturers
HIV 101

Role at YAFA

YAFA Administrator/Officer, YAFA Member

Facebook, Friendster or Blog Site:

http://www.youthaidsfilipinasalliance.org