January 6, 2020

HON. RYAN LUIS V. SINGSON

Governor
Province of Ilocos Sur

Through: CARA MICHELLE V. PEREDO

Provincial Administrator
Province of Ilocos Sur

Dear Gov. Singson

Warm greetings from The Red Whistle, JCI and UNP!

The Red Whistle is a SEC-registered HIV awareness organization that uses social
media, pop culture, and the arts to raise awareness of and change the behavior of young people
towards HIV.

Junior Chamber International is a nonprofit organization of young active citizens

age 18 to 40 in more than 100 countries who are engaged and committed to creating impact
in their communities. Here in the Philippines, thousands of members have united to create
sustainable impact in their respective communities and as one of its accredited Local
Organizations, JCI Candon Gold Leaf gathers active citizens from all sectors of society. JCI
members take ownership of their communities by identifying problems and creating targeted
solutions to create impact.
The Philippines is facing an alarming rise in HIV infection. Apart from the
growing number of newly diagnosed Filipinos, there are also reports of undocumented HIV-
related deaths, a manifestation of the invisibility of the epidemic and its
impact. Evidence indicates that the increase is driven by the lack of awareness and
appreciation of the risks of HIV infection due to unprotected sex, which is aggravated by fear
and stigma that surround the virus and the people living with HIV and AIDS.

In connection with this, we are planning to conduct an HIV Awareness Program

in the Province of Ilocos Sur dubbed as “#SaveSexy”. We intend to do this during the
Kannawidan Festival 2020 particularly on February 3, 2020, which coincides with the LGBT
Day of the Province. This will be in collaboration with the Provincial Government of Ilocos
Sur, The Red Whistle, Junior Chamber International – Candon Gold Leaf and
University of Northern Philippines – Gender and Development Office. May we then
humbly request for your help and financial assistance for this project to become successful.
Attached is a detailed costing proposal of the said project.
 Anticipating with sincerest gratitude for your favorable approval and response on
this matter. Looking forward to more collaborative projects with the Provincial Government
of Ilocos Sur and together let us all create positive change in our communities. Thank you
very much. God bless and more power

Sincerely,

BENEDICT BERNABE
President, The Red Whistle

RAYMUND CHRISTOPHER R. DELA PEÑA

President, JCI Candon Gold Leaf

DR. ALEGRIA F. OANDASAN

Director, Center for Gender and Development
University of Northern Philippines