DAVAO ORIENTAL — In a significant initiative aimed at combating the illegal drug menace in the region, the National Anti-Drug Campaign, under the theme 'Buhay Ingatan, Droga’y Ayawan' KON BIDA PROGRAM, was officially launched yesterday morning in the province of Davao Oriental. Governor Niño Sotero Uy Junior emphasized that the fight against illegal drugs is not solely the … [Read more...] about BIDA anti-drug campaign launched in Davao Oriental
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Zamboanga City commended for vigorous anti-drug campaign
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Zamboanga City Administrator Wendell Sotto expressed his appreciation for local authorities relentless fight against illegal drugs, commending the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Regional Office-9, law enforcement units, and the Public Prosecutor’s Office. During a press briefing at City Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 15, Atty. Sotto lauded the strong … [Read more...] about Zamboanga City commended for vigorous anti-drug campaign
PDEA BARMM destroys over P30-million worth of illegal drugs
MAGUINDANAO DEL NORTE – The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), Regional Office of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), recently oversaw the destruction of illicit drugs worth more than ₱30 million in Sultan Kudarat. The drug disposal operation was led by Dir. III. Christian O. Frivaldo, CESE, Regional Director of PDEA RO BARMM, and Atty. … [Read more...] about PDEA BARMM destroys over P30-million worth of illegal drugs
Marcos directs gov’t agencies, LGUs to prevent crimes
DAVAO CITY --- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has signed a memorandum circular directing all government agencies and encouraging local government units to support the 2023 National Crime Prevention Program (NCPP). Under Memorandum Circular No. 19, signed by the President on Tuesday, the directive is in line with the adoption of a “whole-of-government” approach in … [Read more...] about Marcos directs gov’t agencies, LGUs to prevent crimes
Duterte says next president must resolve to fight illegal drugs
DAVAO CITY --- Fearing the resurgence of illegal drugs in the country, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte hopes his successor will continue the fight against the proliferation of illicit narcotics, which he said continues to threaten the country especially the young generation of Filipinos. “Itong drugs, I hope that whoever would sit as president would continue the --- if not, … [Read more...] about Duterte says next president must resolve to fight illegal drugs
