This page details significant milestones, activities, and accomplishments our 6-year advocacy of #ZeroStigmaPH
This page details significant milestones, activities, and accomplishments our 6-year advocacy of #ZeroStigmaPH
For the most updated program details and activities, please visit our official FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/camp.inc.ph/
PRESS RELEASE [November 18, 2024 | Angono, Rizal, Philippines]
In solidarity with the international celebration of Women’s Month, the Culture and Arts Managers of the Philippines (CAMP) Pag-Ayo, Inc. proudly presents PAGLAYA, a milestone exhibition featuring Lambana – Angono Women Artists Collective, the first and only all-women artist group from the region. The exhibit opens on March 8, 2025, Saturday at 5:00 PM, at The Gallery, Camp Neñada Community Center, Angono, Rizal. The event is open to the public.
PAGLAYA aligns with #ZeroStigmaPH, highlighting the crucial role of women, mothers, and allies in creating Neutral Spaces—judgment-free environments where conversations around mental health, HIV, sexuality, and gender flourish through creative expression.
The exhibition showcases the transformative power of art in breaking societal stigmas, empowering dialogue, empathy, and inclusion. Each piece tells a story of freedom, courage, and compassion—proving that art can challenge prejudice while celebrating womanhood, advocacy, and social change.
This collaboration between CAMP and LAMBANA underscores the importance of arts and culture in advocacy work, especially in fostering a stigma-free Philippines where women and allies serve as catalysts for healing, understanding, and change.
We invite everyone to join us in this groundbreaking event, celebrating the powerful intersection of women’s voices, creativity, and advocacy. Together, let’s embrace the freedom to express, connect, and break stigma through art.
For inquiries, please contact:
CAMP Pag-ayo, Inc. and LambanaPH
📧 lambanaangonoph@gmail.com
📧 camp.inc.ph@gmail.com
📱 0967 164 6030
#PaglayaExhibit2025 #ZeroStigmaPH #WomenForStigmaReduction #NeutralSpaces #CreativityForSocialChange #LAMBANA #ZeroStigmaPH
[November 18, 2024 | Angono, Rizal, Philippines]
Press Release
In celebration of World AIDS Day 2024, Camp Neñada Community Center, with support from Culture and Arts Managers of the Philippines (CAMP Pag-ayo, Inc.), Champion Community Centers (LoveYourself Inc.), and the PROTECTS-UPSCALE Project (Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc.), proudly announces the Notebook Design Contest. This competition is part of CAMP’s commitment to using arts for social change, aligned with its #ZeroStigmaPH, and #CreativityForSociaslChange advocacy.
The theme for World AIDS Day 2024 is “Take the Rights Path,” emphasizing the need to uphold human rights to combat HIV/AIDS. This global call-to-action reminds us that stigma, discrimination, and inequality continue to prevent individuals—especially marginalized communities—from accessing essential healthcare services, including HIV prevention and treatment. Through the power of creativity and art, using the the creative tools donated by Moleskine Foundation (FREE Moleskine Notebooks) this contest aims to raise awareness and inspire change, ensuring that everyone, regardless of gender, identity, or socioeconomic status, has the right to health and dignity.
About the Contest
This Notebook Design Contest serves as the grand end-of-year culmination of CAMP and Camp Neñada’s year-long “Art For Stigma Reduction Outreach Activities” conducted in various high schools and colleges throughout Rizal Province. The contest invites young artists from Angono and surrounding communities to showcase their creativity by designing notebook covers that highlight themes of mental health, HIV awareness, and LGBTQIA+ advocacy.
The winning designs will be featured extensively in CAMP and Camp Neñada Community Center's online campaigns and outreach and will be used to promote our #ZeroStigmaPH and #CreativityForSocialChange campaigns in the years to come. This initiative encourages marginalized voices to express their feelings and experiences through writing, art, and creative journaling.
The Role of Angono’s Art Community
Angono, known as the Art Capital of the Philippines, plays a vital role in this advocacy. Through this contest, CAMP and Camp Neñada Community Center are inviting the vibrant art community in Angono and the greater Rizal Province to take an active role in promoting Art for Stigma Reduction. By channeling their creative energies into this cause, artists can create 'neutral spaces', drive meaningful conversations and help dismantle barriers that prevent access to life-saving support for those living with HIV, the LGBTQIA Community, and those who have mental health challenges.
How to Participate
Interested participants can find more details on the contest mechanics and submission process by visiting the official social media pages of Camp Neñada Community Center [https://www.facebook.com/CampNenadaCommunityCenter] and CAMP [https://www.facebook.com/camp.inc.ph]. For further inquiries, artists and supporters are encouraged to reach out directly to the community center.
About CAMP and Camp Neñada Community Center
Culture and Arts Managers of the Philippines (www.campincph.org) is a non-profit organization dedicated to using arts as a tool for social transformation and stigma reduction. Partnering with various advocacy groups and local communities, CAMP provides training, mentorship, and platforms to uplift marginalized voices. Camp Neñada Community Center serves as an inclusive and 'neutral space' that nurtures creative expression, dialogue, and social change.
By joining forces with Champion Community Centers and the PROTECTS-UPSCALE Project, this contest represents a collaborative effort to harness the power of art in promoting health rights, mental wellness, and LGBTQIA+ acceptance.
Media Contact:
Ian Felix Alquiros
Executive Director, CAMP
Email: [camp.inc.ph@gmail.com]
Phone: [+63 967 164 6030]
[October 30, 2024 | Angono, Rizal]
The PASINTABI Exhibition is one of the complementary events of the 2024 Higantes Festival in Angono, Rizal, it offers a powerful showcase of 15 young artists from Luzon and Angono, Rizal. Running from November 10 to December 23, 2024, this exhibit dives into thought-provoking themes of sexual health, sexuality (SOGIESC), and mental health, aligning with the #ZeroStigmaPH advocacy by the Culture and Arts Managers of the Philippines (CAMP).
The PASINTABI Exhibition creates a platform for 'Neutral Spaces', where difficult and often taboo subjects can be explored without fear of judgment. By addressing sensitive societal issues, the young artists not only promote awareness but also challenge stigmas and stereotypes that surround mental health and sexuality, fostering an inclusive environment for dialogue and understanding.
For more information and to experience this groundbreaking exhibition firsthand, visit Camp Neñada Community Center [https://www.facebook.com/CampNenadaCommunityCenter] from November 10 to December 23, 2024, and join the movement to reduce stigma and promote understanding through art.
#ZeroStigmaPH
#CreativityForSocialChange
#ArtForStigmaReduction
[October 30, 2024 | Angono, Rizal]
The PASINTABI Exhibition is a powerful showcase featuring 15 young artists from Luzon and Angono, Rizal, addressing sensitive themes such as sexual health, sexuality (SOGIESC), and mental health, in alignment with CAMP’s #ZeroStigmaPH advocacy and promoting 'Neutral Spaces' for open, stigma-free conversations.
The featured artists include Ahlen Ken Batalon, Angelo Deluna, Cee Bora, Cyrus Joshua (Cy.Mon), Jed Lagrana, Jo Nomoso, Juan Paulo Sto Domingo (Juan El Pintor), Kaz Motoda (Kazuyuki Motoda), Marco Flores, Mary Ann Bautista, Matthew David, Ar. Paul Mervin Demapelis, Michaela Nicole (Mikaela), Niccolo Cosme, and Rafael Joy Banday. Through their collective creativity, the exhibition sparks necessary conversations about societal issues and transforms art into a tool for advocacy.
#ZeroStigmaPH
#CreativityForSocialChange
#ArtForStigmaReduction
[October 30, 2024 | Angono, Rizal]
The PASINTABI Exhibition presents the works of 15 emerging artists from Luzon and Angono, Rizal, exploring sexual health, sexuality (SOGIESC), and mental health through powerful and thought-provoking art, championing CAMP's #ZeroStigmaPH advocacy while fostering Neutral Spaces for open and inclusive dialogues.
The exhibition is proudly presented by CAMP Pag-ayo, Inc. and Camp Neñada Community Center, in partnership with LoveYourself Inc, Champion Community Centers, Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc., and PROTECTS-UPSCALE Project. The exhibition is open to the public at The Gallery, Camp Neñada Community Center [https://www.facebook.com/CampNenadaCommunityCenter], 45 Manila East Road, Brgy. San Roque, Angono, Rizal (inside Scrapyard Cafe & Restaurant).
#ZeroStigmaPH
#CreativityForSocialChange
#ArtForStigmaReduction
📅 [Press Release | November 3, 2024 | Angono, Rizal]
The Pasintabi Exhibition presents a transformative showcase at the heart of Angono, weaving together the voices of 15 young artists from Luzon and Angono, Rizal. Each artist brings a unique perspective on sensitive but crucial themes—sexual health, sexuality (SOGIESC), and mental health. More than an exhibit, Pasintabi is an artistic movement fueled by CAMP Pag-ayo, Inc.’s #ZeroStigmaPH advocacy and a commitment to create Neutral Spaces for open, empathetic conversations on society’s most stigmatized topics.
Municipality of Angono, Rizal, long recognized as the "Art Capital of the Philippines," provides a rich community backdrop for the Pasintabi Exhibition, which combines traditional artistry with contemporary themes to challenge and inspire. Each piece reflects CAMP Pag-ayo, Inc.'s mission to use arts as a catalyst for personal and societal change, giving voice to young artists who, through their individual practices, collectively encourage audiences to confront biases and nurture understanding.
Among the artists, Ahlen Ken Batalon uses ambiguity to let viewers interpret his work, embracing different perspectives and interactions. Angelo Deluna employs detailed anatomical studies, inspired by his father, to explore the complexity of human form, challenging perceptions of the body. Cee Bora traverses both traditional and digital realms, blending art movements to examine the intersection of modernity and tradition, while Cy.Mon (Cyrus Joshua) brings mixed media to life, his journey in art evolving from cosplay to exhibitions that explore identity.
Equally compelling are Jedric Lagrana, who uses drag art to celebrate gender diversity, and Jo Nomoso, who innovatively transforms doll customization into a form of high art, capturing intricate narratives on miniature canvases. Juan El Pintor (Juan Paulo Sto Domingo) reinterprets cubism, drawing inspiration from Picasso and HR Ocampo, and utilizing earth tones to evoke the depth of human emotion, while Kaela (Michaela Nicole), a Tanay-based watercolorist, challenges body image stereotypes by promoting body positivity in the nude art community.
Through these diverse voices, Pasintabi presents CAMP’s vision for 'Neutral Spaces' where dialogue around stigmatized issues is encouraged, not suppressed. Kazuyuki Motoda (Kaz Motoda) , resident artist and cultural storyteller at the Camp Neñada Community Center, focuses on themes of resilience and sacrifice, capturing the richness of local traditions. Paul Mervin Demapelis, a professor and architect, fuses abstract elements with architectural techniques to explore nature and identity in a style that resonates with self-expression. Similarly, Mary Ann Bautista dives into surrealist landscapes, often experimenting with various mediums and surreal subjects.
Matthew David, known for his mosaic art, uses the fragmented nature of ceramics to convey resilience and vulnerability, while Marco Flores combines fashion design with visual art, drawing from human emotions and nature to expand his artistic language. Meanwhile, Niccolo Cosme, a prominent conceptual photographer and HIV advocate, leverages Christian iconography to bridge faith and sexuality, using his work to inspire change. Rafael Joy Banday brings a narrative-driven approach to his visuals, merging his background in engineering with a passion for storytelling.
This exhibit speaks directly to the goals of CAMP Pag-ayo, Inc. and the Camp Neñada Community Center to foster inclusivity, elevate art as a vehicle for social awareness, and offer 'Neutral Spaces' where art becomes a conversation starter. The Pasintabi Exhibition, part of the Higantes Festival in Angono, underscores the power of art in advancing dialogues that might otherwise be silenced. Through this platform, these 15 artists emphasize that creativity is not just a personal expression but a tool for dismantling stigma, fostering community, and illuminating new perspectives on society's most pressing topics.
For more information and to experience this groundbreaking exhibition firsthand, visit Camp Neñada Community Center from November 10 to December 23, 2024, and join the movement to reduce stigma and promote understanding through art.
#ZeroStigmaPH
#CreativityForSocialChange
#artforstigmareduction
Media Contact:
[@Ian Felix Alquiros] [Executive Director] [camp.inc.ph@gmail.com] [admin@campincph.org]
[October 10, 2024 | Taguig City, Philippines]
🎨 CAMP Brings Arts for Stigma Reduction to ManilArt 2024! 🌈
We are thrilled to bring CAMP's Arts for Stigma Reduction and #ZeroStigmaPH advocacy to ManilART 2024! This special event will feature a lecture by Ian Felix Alquiros on October 10, 2:30-4 PM, highlighting the role of art in breaking stigma. The session will include a creative engagement using Moleskine Notebooks and Journals, underscoring the power of creative expression in stigma reduction.
ManilART, the country’s longest-running art fair, also features insightful talks on the Creative Industries Act, Colonial Art, and AI’s Role in Contemporary Art.
Join us at SMX Convention Center Aura from October 9-13, and experience the transformative impact of art.
🎟️ Get your tickets now at Ticketbooth.ph!
#ManilART24 #ArtForStigmaReduction #ZeroStigmaPH #CreativityForSocialChange
Talks and Activities Schedule!
Join us for an insightful series of discussions with leading experts and artists, covering current and key topics in the art scene:
📅 October 10, Thursday, 2:30-4 PM
Art for Stigma Reduction
Speaker: Ian Felix Alquiros
📅 October 11, Friday, 5-7 PM
Creative Industries Act: Significance and Impact on the Visual Arts and Galleries
Speaker: Congressman Christopher de Venecia
📅 October 12, Saturday, 1-5 PM
Art in the Colonial Periods
Speaker: Abe Orobia
📅 October 12, Saturday, 3-5 PM
An Artist's Moral and Economic Rights, Duties, and Obligations
Speaker: Atty. Emerson Cuyo
📅 October 12, Saturday, 6-7 PM
The Algorithmic Muse: AI's Role in Shaping Contemporary Artistic Creation
Panel Talk with Marian Pastor Roces, Cristian Townsend, Noel Sadicon, and Jerry Yapo.
Mark your calendars and don’t miss these must-attend talks!
🎟️ ManilART'24 runs from October 9-13 at the SMX Convention Center Aura. Get your tickets now at Ticketbooth.ph!
#ManilART24 #TheNationalArtFair #PrismsAndMosaics #ZeroStigmaPH #CreativityForSocialChange
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[August 06, 2024 | Angono, Rizal, Philippines]
The Culture and Arts Managers of the Philippines (CAMP) is thrilled to announce the receipt of 4,436 notebooks and journals generously donated by the Moleskine Foundation as part of their Creative Tools for Social Change program. This significant grant is a powerful affirmation of CAMP’s ongoing commitment to the #ZeroStigmaPH advocacy, which aims to break down the barriers of stigma in Philippine society through the transformative power of art and culture. The Moleskine products were received at CAMP's 1st community center in Angono Rizal (Camp Neñada Community Center), the art capital of the Philippines. Present during the turnover are Mr Lung Lee, Sales and Marketing Manager for SEA and OCEANIA of Moleskine. and Ms. Catherine Que, Sales & Marketing Manager of Grimalkin Corporation, the official distributor of Moleskine Products in the Philippines.
Selected among more than 100 applications from across Canada, the US, Mexico, Europe, and Asia, CAMP is proud to stand alongside other creative and cultural organizations globally recognized by the Moleskine Foundation. These notebooks will play a crucial role in CAMP’s educational programs, providing young Filipinos the tools to explore their creativity, express their thoughts, and contribute to social change.
"We are deeply honored to be part of this global community of like-minded organizations, all striving to make a positive impact through creativity," said Ian Felix Alquiros, Executive Director of CAMP. "The Moleskine Foundation’s commitment to fostering creativity for social change aligns perfectly with our mission to eliminate stigma in our society through the arts. This donation is not just about providing notebooks; it’s about empowering young minds to be the young change-makers of tomorrow."
The Creative Tools for Social Change program is a testament to the power of collaboration in building a creative ecosystem that transcends borders. Through this partnership, CAMP and Moleskine Foundation aim to amplify stories, share best practices, and support underserved communities by providing them with tangible tools to unlock their creative potential.
"We couldn’t be happier to partner with the Moleskine Foundation in this journey," Alquiros added. "Together, we are fostering an environment where creativity is celebrated as a key driver for positive social change. This initiative is a huge boost to our #ZeroStigmaPH advocacy, and we are excited to see the impact it will have on the youth we serve."
The donation from Moleskine Foundation is part of a broader, long-term program that supports creative communities worldwide. By donating thousands of creative tools each year, Moleskine Foundation is not only supporting non-profit organizations but also building a global network dedicated to creativity, social justice, and the empowerment of marginalized communities.
For more information on CAMP’s programs and how you can get involved, visit [www.campincph.org] or follow us on our social media pages: [https://www.facebook.com/camp.inc.ph] and [https://www.facebook.com/CampNenadaCommunityCenter]
**About Culture and Arts Managers of the Philippines**
Culture and Arts Managers of the Philippines (CAMP) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and managing cultural and arts initiatives across the Philippines. CAMP’s #ZeroStigmaPH advocacy focuses on using the arts to combat social stigma and promote inclusivity, understanding, and acceptance.
**About Moleskine Foundation**
Moleskine Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to creativity for social change. Through its Creative Tools for Social Change program, the Foundation donates thousands of creative tools each year to support educational and cultural initiatives that empower communities and inspire change. #CreativityForSocialChange #MoleskineFoundation
[May 08, 2024 | Binangonan, Rizal, Philippines]
The Culture and Arts Managers of the Philippines (CAMP) is delighted to announce another significant milestone in its ongoing partnership with DKT Philippines Foundation, Inc., highlighted by the launch of the SODEX Mobile Clinic—the first family planning mobile clinic in the country. This initiative underscores the shared commitment of both organizations to enhancing access to essential health services and advancing the #ZeroStigmaPH advocacy.
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The official launch event took place on May 8, 2024, at the Casimiro Ynares Auditorium in Binangonan, Rizal, and was attended by esteemed guests, including Department of Health Undersecretary Glenn Mathew Baggao, Binangonan Mayor Cesar Ynares, and representatives from various organizations. The success of this groundbreaking project was made possible through the collaborative efforts of CAMP Pag-ayo, Inc., DKT Philippines Foundation, Inc., and key partners such as the Binangonan Municipal Government.
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"We are incredibly proud to be part of this pioneering initiative that brings essential family planning services directly to communities across the Philippines," said Ian Felix Alquiros, Executive Director of CAMP. "The launch of the SODEX Mobile Clinic is not just a step forward in healthcare delivery; it’s a testament to our commitment to eliminating stigma and empowering individuals to make informed choices about their reproductive health."
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The SODEX Mobile Clinic is designed to provide a wide range of family planning methods, including pills, condoms, injectables, and copper IUDs, as well as free services such as bilateral tubal ligation and non-scalpel vasectomy. Over the course of 119 days, the clinic will travel across the provinces of Central Luzon, North Luzon, Cordillera, MIMAROPA, and CALABARZON, ensuring that underserved communities have access to vital reproductive health services.
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"This mobile clinic represents a significant advancement in our ability to reach and serve the people who need us most," said Ms. Loida Almendares, Director of Programs of DKT Philippines Foundation, Inc. "Through our partnership with CAMP and other dedicated organizations, we are breaking down barriers and making healthcare more accessible to everyone."
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The SODEX Mobile Clinic launch is a shining example of how CAMP and DKT Philippines Foundation, Inc. are working together to create positive social change. By combining resources and expertise, both organizations are addressing critical issues in reproductive health while promoting the #ZeroStigmaPH advocacy, which seeks to combat social stigma and foster a culture of inclusivity and acceptance.
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As the SODEX Mobile Clinic embarks on its journey, CAMP encourages everyone to stay tuned to their social media pages for updates on the clinic’s next destinations. This initiative is a powerful reminder of the impact that can be achieved through collaboration and a shared vision of a healthier, more inclusive society.
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For more information on CAMP’s programs and how you can get involved, visit [www.campincph.org] or follow us on our social media pages: [https://www.facebook.com/camp.inc.ph] and [https://www.facebook.com/CampNenadaCommunityCenter]
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**About Culture and Arts Managers of the Philippines**
Culture and Arts Managers of the Philippines (CAMP) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and managing cultural and arts initiatives across the Philippines. CAMP’s #ZeroStigmaPH advocacy focuses on using the arts to combat social stigma and promote inclusivity, understanding, and acceptance.
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**About DKT Philippines Foundation, Inc.**
DKT Philippines Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit organization committed to promoting sexual and reproductive health and rights, as well as social justice, through innovative programs and partnerships. The Foundation works to empower individuals and communities to make informed choices and advocate for their well-being.
Mar 04, 2024 SODEX Outreach - Binangonan Municipal Health Center, Pritil - DKTxCAMP
[February 26, 2024 | Angono, Rizal, Philippines]
A formal partnership with DKT Philippines Foundation, Inc. and Culture and Arts Managers of the Philippines (CAMP) Pag-ayo, Inc. was finalized by DKT Philippines Foundation Head of Programs, Ms. Loida Almendares and CAMP Executive Director, Ian Felix Alquiros, with the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement which states that CAMP will be the official CBO Arm of DKT Philippines Foundation, Inc. in the implementation of their Service Outreach Distribution Extension Program (SODEX) Program in the Province of Rizal. SODEX is a family planning activity that is facility-based or mobile outreach event in partnership with Local Government Units, Public and Private Hospitals and providers, Civil Society Organizations, Community-Based Organizations or clinics, Department of Health Regional Offices, and the Commission on Population and Development, providing FREE family planning services (Bilateral Tubal Ligation and Vasectomy) for men and women in communities needing short-acting, long-acting and permanent types of contraception.
Together with the DOH Provincial Health Office (PHO) of Rizal and the numerous Municipal & City Health Offices under them, by having a local CBO like CAMP that thrives in local community building through their Camp Neñada community center in Angono, Rizal, DKT Philippines Foundation, Inc. is hopeful that these implementation partnerships and outreach collaborations will make it easier for the community to access the FREE Family Planning Services through the numerous SODEX Outreach events that will be organized by CAMP throughout 2024.
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[March 04, 2024 | Binagonan Municipal Community Health Center, Pritil, Binangonan, Rizal]
As part of the celebration of National Women's Month, an Outreach Mission on Family Planning - Bilateral Tubal Ligation (BTL) Pre-Screening was conducted yesterday, March 4, 2024, at the Binangonan Municipal Community Health Center in Pritil.
The Local Population Office, led by Municipal Population Officer Ma Cecilia Liwanag Salazar, spearheaded this initiative. Partnering with the Local Population Office for this SODEX Outreach were the DKT Philippines Foundation, Inc., CAMP Pag-ayo, Inc., Camp Neñada Community Center, and the Rizal Provincial Health Office.
This SODEX Outreach event marks the first activity in the partnership and collaboration between CAMP Pag-ayo, Inc. and DKT Philippines Foundation, aiming to fully serve the province of Rizal in 2024.
#ZeroStigmaPH #familyplanning #ReproductiveHealth #nationalwomensmonth2024
Mar 04, 2024 SODEX Outreach - Binangonan Municipal Health Center, Pritil - DKTxCAMP
Mar 04, 2024 SODEX Outreach - Binangonan Municipal Health Center, Pritil - DKTxCAMP
Mar 04, 2024 SODEX Outreach - Binangonan Municipal Health Center, Pritil - DKTxCAMP
Mar 04, 2024 SODEX Outreach - Binangonan Municipal Health Center, Pritil - DKTxCAMP
Mar 04, 2024 SODEX Outreach - Binangonan Municipal Health Center, Pritil - DKTxCAMP
Mar 04, 2024 SODEX Outreach - Binangonan Municipal Health Center, Pritil - DKTxCAMP
Mar 04, 2024 SODEX Outreach - Binangonan Municipal Health Center, Pritil - DKTxCAMP
In celebration of the National Arts Month 2024, with the theme, Ani ng Sining, Bayang Malikhain, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, The Metropolitan Theater, and CAMP Pag-ayo, Inc. currently have an exhibit titled, "Buhay na Dunong: Bukal ng Sining Schools of Living Traditions Exhibit at The Metropolitan Theater - Gallery, Ermita, Manila, from 5 to 29 February 2024. This exhibit will highlight the various creative outputs of the SLTS, particularly, its cultural masters and students.
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This exhibit marks the culmination of CAMP's year-long initial engagement with NCCA under the project entitled "Support to the Schools of Living Traditions/Institutes of Living Traditions and Intangible Cultural Heritage Program as well as other related activities".
Objectives of the Project
As the safeguarding of ICH is one of the major thrusts of the NCCA, the overall objective of the project is to contribute to the revitalization, safeguarding, protection, and development of the Filipino cultural heritage through the Schools of Living Traditions and the ICH program.
Specifically, the project aims to develop measures to ensure that the traditional practices that form part of our cultural heritage are continuously transmitted to the succeeding generations. Additionally, the intangible cultural heritage program aims to develop and implement measures and plans for the protection of the vitality and viability of ICH elements spearheaded by communities, groups, stakeholders, and individuals in partnership with local, national, and international organizations.
Descriptiom of the Project
The NCCA in partnership with CAMP Pag-Ayo, Inc. will continuously provide training workshops and other activities for the ICH and SLT Program alongside the development and production of the learning guides to effectively transmit the knowledge of the cultural masters to the learners and to document the art forms present in each cultural community.
With the ease of COVID-19 restrictions on mass gatherings, the project shall be implemented on a hybrid basis through online and face-to-face activities from December 2022 to February 2024. Specifically, the strategies will be employed through face-to-face and online capacity-building activities such as assessments, training workshops, updating of the ICH inventory, learning guide development, and monitoring of inscribed elements. While most of the projects will be held online, some of the training workshops for the SLTs will be held face-to-face while following IATF protocols.
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The Culture and Arts Managers of the Philippines (CAMP) Pag-Ayo, Inc. continues its quest towards a stigma-free Philippines with a series of workshops happening in 2024
Due to insistent public demand, we are presenting CAMP Pag-ayo, Inc.'s 2024 public offering for HIV Counseling to Testing (HCT) Training... This 5-day public training is designed for private diagnostic clinics, employees on hospital settings, private medical practice and clinics (private sector).
#ZeroStigmaPH
Interested parties may pre-register online through this link - https://forms.gle/rLFaBEiAhSVzBygEA
or inquire through our official email at camp.inc.ph@gmail.com
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CAMP’s entry to HOPE Philippines’ nationwide crowdsourcing call to search for solutions that increase PrEP use in the Philippines made it to the finals!
The proposed solution seeks to increase the demand for PrEP among key populations by building a strong community that will steward awareness and accessibility of PrEP, and champion the effectiveness of PrEP.
"PrEPR: PreP Reinforced" is an innovation proposed by CAMP’s very own Project Officers Matthew David, Jaybs Pobocan, and Executive Director Ian Felix Alquiros, in collaboration with Roy Yap of Falcom Technologies.
The team’s proposed solution is the development of a closed-loop data ecosystem that aims to enable clinics and clients to monitor PrEP issuances - composed of a Clinics App for the delivery of PrEP services, and a Clients App to facilitate virtual consultations, refill requests, PrEP use monitoring, built-in with a social networking feature for users to interact.
The HOPE Philippines project is being carried out by the Foundation for the Advancement of Clinical Epidemiology, Inc. (FACE, Inc.), with support from the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST PCHRD).
#ZeroStigmaPH
#Hack4PrEP
#SpreadHOPE
This year’s theme for World AIDS Day is “Putting Ourselves to the Test: Achieving Equity to End HIV.” It encourages people to unite globally to eliminate the disparities and inequities that create barriers to HIV testing, prevention, and access to HIV care. First observed in 1988, World AIDS Day is a day to unite to help end HIV and remember those lost to AIDS-related illnesses.
At the heart of the barriers is the Stigma that surrounds HIV/AIDS, the LGBTQIA+ Communities, and Mental Health! Let's all work together to aim for #ZeroStigmaPH
Culture and the Arts Managers of the Philippines (CAMP) Pag-ayo, Inc. is a non-profit organization of artists, trainers, health advocacy workers and volunteers who are passionate about reducing stigma and discrimination affecting the marginalized communities, particularly the PLHIV, LGBTQIA+, and people who have mental health conditions.
This 2023, we will actively operate in the areas of NCR and Rizal, and the online sphere, and will continue our efforts in implementing projects that are meaningful for the affected community and in support of the HIV service delivery network, towards #ZeroStigmaPH
JOIN US! We are open for Members/Volunteers, for an opportunity to be part and/or spearhead a Stigma Reduction Project with us this 2023!
Sign Up Here: https://forms.gle/ehBxHdNvZCnUg4kUA
A 1-hour online discussion/webinar module entitled "Mental Health and Safe Spaces Practices" for the employees of a new shipping/logistics company based in the Philippines. The session was facilitated by Ms. Just Lynn Panaligan, RPm , one of the volunteer/member of CAMP Pag-ayo, Inc., It was attended by about 60 employees of the company, on April 27, 2022 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm. The event was made possible by Ms. Lean Marie C. Naredo (BNI Quartz) representing SunLife of Canada, Philippines.
A 1-hour lecture-discussion entitled "Art, Mental Health, Work, Space" was facilitated by CAMP Pag-ayo, Inc's Executive Director, Ian Felix Alquiros. It was attended by patrons and supporters of a brand new co-working / art / business space, Uni Art Cafe, located at Unit 5A (5th Level) Amber Place, 67 Bayani Rd., Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. visit them at https://www.facebook.com/uni.art.cafe.space
CAMP, through its Executive Director, Ian Felix Alquiros, participated in an active learning series (live through zoom) on February 28, 2022 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. The Center for Disaster Preparedness (CDP), who believes in having a global perspective and way of thinking that can be translated and implemented locally, showcased local organizations that have explored and achieved tremendous success in involving communities in driving philanthropy assets and decision-making, by this event, CDP hopes to:
demystify the idea or concept of community philanthropy (CP)
recognize and appreciate that CP is already present within and embedded in our communities.
The learning series featured Culture and Arts Managers of the Philippines (CAMP) Pag-ayo, Inc., Pagkakaisang mga Samahan ng Mangingisda (PANGISDA), Youth for Nationalism and Democracy (YND), and the Citizen's Disaster Response Network.
The event is under the Assets, Agency and Trust (AAT) program of CDP - a program of Global Giving in consortium with Global Fund for Community Foundations (GFCF) and the Nonprofit Financial Fund (NFF). It explores collaborative engagement with various civil society organizations including community-based organizations and people's organizations in line with allowing a long-term shift in the way local resources flow to local development needs. The program assumes that assets, agency and trust are the most promising levers of change being rooted in the community to have the desired system-changing impact. This very much contributes to our call of shifting the power and empowering community stakeholders for amplified voices in various platforms and representations.
This 8ft x 16ft mural was designed by a group of young artists in response to research and data collected from the #MayStigmaBa Project of CAMP Pag-Ayo, Inc. Entitled #pagkakaISA, it means unity in ending (I)nequalities, (S)tigma, and (A)IDS, which also responds directly to the 33'rd World AIDS day theme.
In partnership with Klaypel and LoveYourself Inc, CAMP's #pagkakaISA mural was launched and unveiled during the 2021 PLHIV Summit which was held in Ortigas Complex on December 7 to 11, 2021. It served as a centerpiece for the culminating activity of the summit, where CAMP, through its Executive Director Ian Felix Alquiros, had a chance to discuss the history and advocacy of CAMP #ZeroStigmaPH, including the 2021 #MayStigmaBa Project. Some of the video outputs of the research was shown during the session. Members of the PLHIV Community was asked to respond to the mural and how they felt about it.
Culture and the Arts Managers of the Philippines (CAMP) Pag-ayo, Inc. implemented a research project entitled #MayStigmaBa (MSB). MSB is a qualitative investigation into HIV stigma in the Philippines for men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender women (TGW) populations and their families. The project is funded by the Global Fund - Sustainability of HIV Services for Key Populations in Asia (SKPA) Program through the Australian Federation of AIDS Organizations (AFAO) and Philippine country sub-recipient LoveYourself Inc.
MSB aims to establish an understanding of the context of LGBT and HIV-related stigma in the Philippines. The results of the pioneering study is now being used to inform the policies of government and non-government organizations for the promotion of health practices in the country and the region. With the research outputs, we hope to: (a) improve stigma and discrimination reduction activities of community-based organizations by anchoring them on quality research; and (b) contribute to enabling environment, by addressing barriers to access, including stigma- and gender-related barriers to services.
Specifically, the research project answered the following key questions:
1. In what ways is HIV stigma experienced in the Philippines by MSM, TGW, and their families?
2. In what ways does HIV stigma in the Philippines hinder HIV awareness and testing?
The project’s dissemination and culminating activities was held online held via Zoom, and broadcasted live in the official Facebook channels of:
* CAMP (https://www.facebook.com/camp.inc.ph); and,
* #MayStigmaBa Project (https://www.facebook.com/maystigmabaproject).
MSB Dissemination Forum | December 9, 2021 | Thursday
10:00 AM Philippine Time
MSB Culminating Activity | December 10, 2021 | Friday
10:00 AM and 7:00 PM Philippine Time
All the recorded outputs were published in the official youtube channel of the organization:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdyXyxHbVWsco88H0Ij4dqA
Or you can watch the complete playlist here:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYfUEtHFdduCCPx7Ae4WQUiOuogPkkOkf
After a year-long hiatus, the Culture and Arts Managers of the Philippines (CAMP) Pag-ayo, Inc., launched its 2021 Art Programs, the year-long program consists of a series of public online Art Workshops that is open to the public. The funds generated through these public workshops will be used to fund a series of scholarship art workshop that will benefit a specific target members of the community affected by stigma and discrimination. These art programs aims to produce a set of art advocacy e-books that will be promoted online, these 2021 activities will culminate in a virtual exhibition, slated to be premiered on December 01, 2021 during the celebration of the 33rd World AIDS Day 2021.
#ZeroStigmaPH #ArtPrograms2021
The Gender and Development Desk of the Far Eastern University (Manila) in partnership with Culture and Arts Managers of the Philippines (CAMP), FEU Central Student Organization and FEU Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA) successfully conducted the SOGIE and Stigma Reduction Training.
The event was led by one of CAMP's director and guest speaker Dr. Jonathan Fontilla.
#ZeroStigmaPH
#EqualityFEU
Culture and Arts Managers of the Philippines (CAMP) Pag-Ayo, Inc. successfully facilitated the pilot run of the Integrated Peer Education and Community-based Screening Training (IPECS) Training at Hotel Consuelo Resort And Chinese Restaurant, Lingayen, Pangasinan, on February 18 to 22, 2019.
IPECS is an innovative approach of training HIV Advocates in Peer Education and Community-based Screening using both theory-based approaches and hands-on skills training using arts and social media as the medium to craft Information-Education-Communication materials that will be used in the implementation of the Stigma Reduction Program.
The training was attended by 45 people representing the different cities and municipalities of Pangasinan. It was implemented by CAMP Pag-Ayo, Inc. in partnership with Myrna's Cafe and the Department of Health Regional Office 1.
#ZeroStigmaPH
#EqualityR1
CAMP's official program/advocacy hashtag was launched during an alternative class/lecture activity entitled "Communicating HIV/AIDS and Addressing Social Stigma", held at Far Eastern University (FEU) in Manila, Philippines, on February 08, 2019.
Resource Persons for the event was CAMP Directors, Dr. Jonathan Fontilla and Mr. Ian Felix Alquiros, also in attendance was CAMP Officers Ms. Alissa Angeles and Mr. Jedd Rommel. The lecture was attended by about 100 students from the Health Allied, Communications Arts & Education Department of the University.
The event was part of the celebration of FEU's 91st founding anniversary and was organized by Ms. Flordeliz Abanto.
The hashtag #ZeroStigmaPH is being launched to reflect the vision of the organization towards a stigma-free Philippines and the use the different forms of arts to advocate positive stigma reduction messages that tackles different LGBTQIA and HIV and AIDS issues.
#ZeroStigmaPH
The National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) will be organizing a forum entitled: Enhancing Public’s Level of Awareness on HIV/AIDS Through Digitized Arts, in support of the national HIV/AIDS campaigns at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) on February 13, 2019 from 7:00am to 5:00pm. As part of the forum, Jabar Esmael, a visual artist and member of the Culture and Arts Managers of the Philippines (CAMP), will be exhibiting his artworks collectively called: The Pararipples - Paradoxical Dualities of Life and its Ripple Effect in Society.
“Life is full of opposite polarities. Our main role is to manage what is in between. Love amidst all fear.” - Jabar Esmael.
Mr. Esmael will be one of the resource persons during the core advocates section of the forum from 10:30am to 11:30am. He will also be talking about CAMP’s advocacy on #ZeroStigmaPH and how the organization intends to use the different forms of digital arts to address the major causes of stigma, HIV and AIDS as well as LGBTQIA issues of the community.
Prominent personalities who will also be attending the forum include Keynote Speaker Dr. Gundo Weiler, Country Representative of the World Health Organization, beauty queens Pia Alonzo-Wurtzbach, Katarina Rodriguez and Mary Ann Bianca Guidotti, actress Elizabeth Oropeza-Freeman and newscaster Ms. Korina Sanchez.
Representatives from the following government agencies are also expected to participate:
1. Department of Health (DOH)
2. National Commission on Culture and Arts (NCCA)
3. Anthropological Association of the Philippines (AAP)
4. Department of Education (DepEd)
5. Commission on Higher Education (CHED)
6. Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP)
7. National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP)
8. Senators and/or Technical Staff of the Committee on Public Health
9. Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)
10. National Youth Commission (NYC)
11. Congressman and/or Technical Staff of the Committee on Public Health
12. Health Workers Muntinlupa Taguig Parañaque Las Piñas
13. LGUs and CHOs/MHOs of CALABARZON
For more details about CAMP, please visit their website at: https://www.campincph.org/
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The CAMP, Inc. Training Team [ Jonathan Fontilla, Ian Felix Alquiros, Rogeselle Monton & Danica Asejo] facilitated a lecture/workshop on Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity & Expressions (SOGIE) & HIV 101 for the 200 dentistry students of the College of Dentistry, Unciano Colleges Inc., located at V. Mapa St. cor. Guadalcanal St. Sta Mesa, City of Manila, Philippines. Voluntary and Confidential HIV Testing was also provided to the attendees in cooperation with HIV & AIDS Support House, Inc. (HASH).
CAMP Directors, Jonathan Fontilla & Ian Felix Alquiros, facilitated a lecture-workshop on Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE) and Stigma Reduction to the employees of Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM) in Muntinlupa City, Alabang.
Volunteers and Scholars of CAMP, Inc. mounts the XXX Art Installation for Stigma Reduction at the Quezon City Hall Grounds front pathway.
The event was organized by Culture and Arts Managers of the Philippines (CAMP) Pag-Ayo, Inc.and is part of a series of events for the celebration of the 30th year anniversary of World AIDS Day. #XXXWAD #WorldAIDSDay #DurexPH #KissAIDSGoodbye Project Headshot Clinic LoveYourself, Inc. #CAMPInc #AHF #AIDSHealthCareFoundation #QCLGU #QCHealth #SPGlobal #SPGlobalvoices #Spectrum #LHIVEFree #ZeroStigmaPH
CAMP Program Director and LEAP42 alumnus, Jonathan Fontilla, facilitated a lecture on Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE) to the incoming coaches of LEAP 79 and 80. Also in attendance is Ian Felix Alquiros, LEAP76 graduate and Executive Director of CAMP, Inc.
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CAMP Executive Director, Ian Felix Alquiros, presented the 5-Year Program of CAMP during an artist roundtable discussion/session at the recently concluded HIV/AIDS in Southeast Asia Colloquium (Oct. 25-26) held at the GT Toyota Asian Center Auditorium in UP Diliman. The event was presented by the UP Office for Initiatives in Culture and the Arts and SOAS University of London.
The Culture and Arts Managers of the Philippines, Incorporated (CAMP, Inc.), a budding non-profit organization, unites the arts and HIV advocacy to support the cause with a pioneering “art for healing” exhibit on 13 June 2018 (4:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.) at the Casa Real, Acacia Estates in Taguig City.
CAMP, Inc. Executive Director Ian Felix Alquiros underscored, “We’ve seen in the previous years that arts have been pivotal in bridging people to take bold action, especially in turning the table of HIV epidemic in the country.” Latest data from the Department of Health showed that 871 individuals were diagnosed with HIV in February 2018 alone, bringing the total cases to 52, 280 since 1984.
According to Alquiros, “The launching of CAMP, Inc. excites the Filipino arts and HIV advocacy communities in the effort to formally merge culture and the HIV cause into a singular functioning organization to utilize the arts as a tool for personal and societal journey of healing.”
To raise funds for CAMP’s initial programs in battling the epidemic and serving the affected communities, there are about 30 phenomenal artists and art patrons who will donate about 50 artworks to be auctioned off during the said “art for healing” exhibit.
Among the artists who donated their artworks are Ani ng Dangal Awardees: Edwin S. Loyola and Niccolo Cosme, who will showcase their masterpieces from their “What’s On Your Mind” and “XIV” series, respectively.
Loyola’s “What’s On Your Mind” series was enthused by his perception of the Philippine society, thus putting powerful words, both aggressive and motivating, into a visual collection laid on a canvass. Cosme’s “XIV” series, on the other hand, was inspired from the 14 stations of the cross, but created within the context of HIV.
Cosme explained, “The pieces from XIV series are painted with HIV positive blood, which I think, give more leverage and texture as well as deeper story on the artworks. This is something that we cannot achieve in terms of digital print.” The conceptual artist also said that through supporting the art exhibit does not only mean donating artworks, but imparting himself and his life for people to imbibe and be inspired with.
Lined-up programs of CAMP include module development in mentoring potential culture and art workers to craft advocacy projects that will primarily benefit the HIV infected and affected communities as well as reintegration of drug users and welfare promotion of transactional sex workers.
CAMP, Inc. is a group of culture managers in the country who envision the use of humanities and the arts as a catalyst to support the HIV infected and affected individuals and communities for their personal and societal transformation and psycho-emotional healing.
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This page details the history of our 4-year advocacy of #ZeroStigmaPH