DILG Zambales: Strengthening Anti-Drug Campaign thru Legislative Support

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Written by DILG Zambales

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Published: 13 March 2018

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Pursuant to President Duterte’s campaign against illegal drugs, the province of Zambales has been implementing various programs and activities to achieve its goal of a safer and better community to live in through eradicating drug addiction in the province.

During the conduct of Zambales Vice Mayors League Regular Meeting on March 8, 2018, DILG Zambales Provincial Director Armi V. Bactad, CESO V took the opportunity to advocate the enactment of ordinances in support to the President’s anti-drug abuse program.

In order to come up with a comprehensive anti-drug campaign, collaborative efforts of the DILG, PNP through the leadership of Zambales Provincial Director PSSUPT. Christopher J. Mateo and Vice Mayors of Zambales were manifested in strategizing for the campaign during the said activity.

For their part, the Vice Mayors through the leadership of Hon. Lugil Ragadio, President of VMLP Zambales signified their commitment to enact ordinances in the 13 municipalities to realize peaceful and drug-free Zambales.

Zambales Intensifies Barangay Drug Clearing Efforts

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Published: 09 March 2018

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To accelerate efforts against the proliferation of illegal drugs in drug-affected barangays, the DILG Zambales Provincial Office initiated the Meeting on the Provincial and Municipal Drug Clearing Initiatives on March 08, 2018 at Red Platter Restaurant, Zambales Training and Conference Center, Iba, Zambales.

Present during the meeting were Provincial Administrative Head Atty. Izelle Iamly Deloso, ZPPO PNP representative, the Municipal Chief of Police and Municipal Local Government Operations Officers of the thirteen municipalities of the province.

DILG Provincial Director Armi V. Bactad, CESO V explained the importance of the support of the PNP and DILG in ensuring a drug cleared barangay in every municipality. “Let us join hands to have a fruitful output” said PD Bactad.

During the meeting strategies were laid out and best practices of municipalities were shared with each other. With illegal drugs as a hurdle to overcome in every locality, having a holistic approach moves the province a step closer in achieving a 100% drug free community.

GEARING UP FOR SGLG 2018

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Published: 07 March 2018

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As part of the SGLG provincial approach scheme, the Pre-planning for the 2018 SGLG was conducted on February 28, 2018 at the Zambales Training and Conference Center, Iba, Zambales.

The activity facilitated by the DILG Zambales was attended by the LGU focal persons on each SGLG core and essential areas. The provincial SGLG approach is a scheme for a more collaborative and seamless method in hurdling the challenges of local governance.

DILG PD Armi V. Bactad in her message conveyed her gratitude to the initiative of the provincial government to conduct the activity. She encouraged the participants to engage in intelligent discussions and share their best practices.

“Tayo po ay part ng team na may magagawa para maimprove ang ating bayan, probinsya at bansa. Panatilihin natin sa puso at isip natin ang pagbibigay ng serbisyong matino, mahusay at maasahan” said PD Bactad.

A breakout session ensued where the focal persons were grouped per area and the indicators were thoroughly discussed. Best practices on good governance were also shared in the group. As an output, the participants came up with their action plan to serve as their guide in preparation for the upcoming SGLG assessment.