Our Story

The seed for LAKAN started in 2016 as a patient support group under the name of Juan Positive Movement (JPM) founded by one of the most promising HIV advocates back then, the late Sherwin Baniqued.

Since then, through a shared vision of providing free and accessible community-led HIV services, LAKAN bonded into a network the Community Based Organizations in Central Luzon gaining its Securities and Exchange Commission accreditation as the Regional TB HIV Support Network Inc. (RTHSN) on August 19, 2020. RTHSN, more popularly known as LAKAN, is a progressive community leader working hand in hand with the Local Government Units and agencies such as Department of Health Central Luzon Center for Health Development (DOH CL CHD) in responding to the challenges of HIV and TB in Region 3 Central Luzon.

Mission

"Championing accessible, equitable, quality, responsive, empowering, inclusive programs & services for at-risk and underserved communites"

Vision

"Communities where every person is seen, valued, and embraced, free from the isolating burden of disease stigma and discrimination"

CARING CORE VALUES

COLLABORATION

We believe in the power of collaboration, forging strong partnerships and working together to achieve our mission.

ACCOUNTABILITY, INTEGRITY AND TRANSPARENCY

We operate with unwavering integrity and full transparency, taking ownership of our actions and commitments to build trust

RESPECT FOR DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

We champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, creating a safe and welcoming space for all, where every voice is heard and valued.

INNOVATING SERVICE DELIVERY

We constantly innovate our services, seeking new and effective ways to meet the evolving needs of our communities.

SERVING WITH COMPASSION

We lead with empathy and kindness, recognizing the human dignity in every person we serve.

Our Team

Allan Lee Nuñez

Executive Director

Llyod Pitao

Sr. Administrative Officer

John Albert Pascual

Program Manager

Gio Carlo de Jesus

Sr. Human Resources Officer

Usman Macataman

Finance Manager

John Lester Manimtim

Project Implemetation Officer

Jennalyn Ruiz-Rivera

HPCC Facility Manager

Jao de Ausen

Project Implementation Officer