United BPED Alliance of Eastern Visayas State University-Tanauan Campus (EVSU-TC) organized the Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Awareness Symposium held at the EVSU-TC Multi-purpose Hall, Wednesday, February 26.

UBA President, Ricky Owen, commenced the said event with a welcome message expressing his appreciation towards the people who contributed to organizing the symposium.

Meanwhile, Sharon Dolina, the school nurse, emphasized the challenges and solutions about the two common sexually transmitted diseases (STDs): human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and genital warts.

“Do not involve yourself with casual sex; knowing your HIV status gives you powerful information to keep you and your partner healthy,” said Nurse Dolina.

Moreover, participants were given the opportunity to ask questions and clarify matters regarding the topic.
Said event aims to educate and raise awareness about STDs, as well as to dispel ignorance and provide essential knowledge on sex education.

The symposium directly supports SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being) by raising awareness about STDs, promoting preventive practices, and delivering vital sex education to protect student health. Additionally, by creating an inclusive space for open discussion and clarifying critical health information, the initiative advances SDG 4 (Quality Education) by fostering comprehensive health literacy beyond academic subjects.

via Nikki Ann Delantar
Photos by Hans Christian Rebano