Under the leadership of esteemed Mayor Venustiano D. Jordan, the Municipality of La Paz has officially integrated the Balay Silangan Program into its initiatives on February 5, 2024, with the unveiling and blessing of its reformation facility in Barangay Caramutan. This program aims to provide in-house reformation, offer diverse interventions, counseling activities, and livelihood programs to support the rehabilitation of drug offenders, facilitating their transition into law-abiding and productive members of society.
Alongside Mayor Jordan, the event was graced by and honored by Vice Mayor Lorna Manalo, Provincial Director Armi V. Bactad, CESO V of DILG Tarlac, PCol. Miguel Guzman of Tarlac Police Provincial Office, DILG Tarlac Cluster Leader and concurrent OIC-MLGOO Jeffrey S. Manalastas, and representatives from Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency - Region III.
The successful implementation of Balay Silangan in the Municipality of La Paz is expected to make a significant positive impact on the overall peace, order, and public safety. Through the efforts of the local government unit, more lives will be transformed and more families will be reunited across the nation.
