The city government of Dagupan has joined the international community in the celebration of World AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) Day on December 1 with a simple yet meaningful program at the City Plaza. Highlight of the event was a short lecture on the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) by HIV Nurse Advocate Raymark Perreras and an open forum. This was followed by a costume parade participated in by members of the LGBTQIA+ community; awarding of winners for Best in Costume, Slam Poetry; and Star of the Night. Acting City Mayor Bryan Kua, City Health Officer (CHO) Dr. Ophelia Rivera, Dagupan Lesbians and Gays Association President Marvin Sabado, City Fiesta Director Rex Catubig, CHO Medical Technologist Carlo Castillo and CHO Nurse Rudolph Joseph Adquilen joined the activity.
