DILG Nueva Ecija Provincial Director, Atty. Ofelio A. Tactac, Jr., welcomed the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Provincial Officers, IA V Christopher Macairap and IA III Jenlyn Abejuela, who paid courtesy visit on June 22, 2022, at the DILG NE Provincial Office, Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija.

IA V Macairap shared their experiences in the implementation of drug clearing operations in the province, including the frequent concerns on the documentary requirements of the barangays to be declared as drug cleared barangay. As a response, PD Tactac said that DILG NE will be working closely with the DILG Field Officers on this. He also mentioned his plans of working out the formulation of POPS Plans in the LGUs.

To conclude, IA V Macairap and IA III Abejuela expressed their gratitude on the time given by PD Tactac to meet them.

Also present during the visit were DILG Cluster I Team Leader Danilo C. Rillera and DILG Program Manager Alfa Krista C. Reyes.