Mayor Belmonte Leads HIV 101 Session for QC Youth Interns
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte personally attended an HIV 101 orientation session for SPES interns and youth. The health awareness event was organized by the Quezon City Government to educate young people about HIV prevention and testing. This initiative directly impacts Quezon City’s youth by providing crucial health education in a familiar setting, making vital information accessible. The program combines employment support with health services, demonstrating a proactive approach to caring for the next generation’s well-being. The orientation was specifically for participants of the Special Program for Employment of Students (SPES), a government youth employment program. Attendees received not only education but also access to free HIV testing as part of the session.