The Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) and Provincial Anti-Drug Abuse Council (PADAC) Meeting chaired by Governor Amor D. Deloso held a joint meeting on December 7, 2016 at the Zambales Training and Conference Center to gather updates on the peace and order situation of the province and the intensified campaign against illegal drugs.
The meeting was attended by the members of the PPOC and PADAC, Municipal Mayors, MLGOOs, Chiefs of Police, Fire Marshalls, Heads of National and Provincial Offices and other guests.
On behalf of Honorable Vice Governor Angelica Magsaysay-Cheng, Mr. Laurence Edaño delivered a message where he relayed the ardent intention of the Vice Governor to completely eradicate illegal drugs and help those involved in drug related activities to change anew.
"Linisin at sugpuin at tulungang makapagbagong buhay ang mga nalulong at nasangkot sa iligal na droga", said Mr. Edaño.
DILG Provincial Director Armi V. Bactad, CESO V facilitated the meeting where members of the PPOC, PADAC and head of national government offices gave situational updates and discussed their forthcoming programs to address the peace and order challenges of the province.