Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach Pledges to Stop HIV
Pia personally committed herself to generate awareness on HIV “which is timely and relevant to my country” as her answer on why she should be Miss Universe. With the explosive growth of infection, the monthly average of 44 patients in 2006 increased 10 times to 995 in 2015. What is alarming is that those infected is from 15 to 24 years old and 85% of new cases is male-to-male contact.
After winning the title for the country after 42 years, her victory was met by jubilation shown by thousands who cheered her during the citywide motorcade. She won the goodwill that can turn into positive influence to promote timely causes. Marquee stars from Hollywood from Audrey Hepburn to Angela Jolie engaged in activism that can influence public policy. By adopting children of color Jolie set by example racial integration.
Among Pia’s most emotional fans are members of the third sex who sport improvised crown and sash who potentially represent future victims of HIV. Pia personally thanked members of LGBT for their active support and vociferous welcome. Almost 8 out 10 were infected from male to male contact. That it will be truly meaningful for Pia to use her influence in convincing them to practice preventive measures in their relationships.
Although identified more for her glamour and physical assets, an international title holder is a source of pride of countrymen and look up to as an ideal example. As with other worldwide known celebrities, Pia enjoys goodwill and prestige that can win fans and admirers to her side. At present there are no screen or television stars that show interest in promoting safe sex among the young who tend to be sexually active in taking personal risks.
As in Hollywood, actively promoting a cause gets to be a fad with several stellar names adopting colored children. Whether it is to get rid of racial bias or gain goodwill for their advocacies, they deserve kudos for lending their names to worthy causes. With the explosive growth of HIV infections, the limited efforts of the government to discourage unprotected sex and the sharing of needles among drug users had dismal results.
Capitalizing on being a public figure that is idolized by the third sex, her willingness to be the voice for a national campaign to put a halt on HIV infection should be funded by the government. Before she leaves for New York it will be a dramatic gesture for Pia to comfort AID victims living up to her promise to lend an active hand in stopping HIV infection among young Filipinos.
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