The DILG Albay Provincial Office in partnership with the Provincial Government of Albay through the Joint Provincial Anti-Drug Abuse Council (PADAC) and Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) commemorates the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (IDADAIT) 2024 today, July 8, 2024 at Ninong’s Hotel, Legazpi City. This activity was participated by both the DILG Regional Office and Albay Provincial Office, Inter-Agency Committee on Anti-Illegal Drugs (ICAD) Advocacy Cluster members, the Provincial Government of Albay, LYDOs, LYDC members, Out-of-School Youth (OSY) and Youth Organizations.

Discussions on the Drug situation in the Province of Albay and the Revitalized Police sa Barangay (R-PSB) by the PDEA and PNP representatives were delivered as input to the Usapang BIDA ng mga Kabataan workshop. Self-care and Personal Development Sessions as well as team-building activities are also part of the whole-day activity.

The IDADAIT is conducted annually to promote programs and activities to stop and combat illegal drugs. This meaningful collaboration among the national government agencies, youth, civil society organizations and other stakeholders is a manifestation of everyone’s steadfast commitment to pursuing a drug-free society. This year’s IDADAIT theme, “The evidence is clear: INVEST IN PREVENTION,” underscores a profound understanding of the social, economic, and health implications of drug abuse, consistent with the first pillar of the BIDA program.