DILG Region 5 strengthens commitment to a drug-free community by celebrating this year’s Drug Abuse Prevention and Control (DAPC) Week with the theme: “Prioritizing Health-Based Approach in Drug Abuse Prevention and Control on November 22, 2024 at DILG Regional Office 5 Training Hall and streamed through Zoom for field personnel.

The event is participated by DILG Regional, Provincial, and Field Personnel. ARD Jhoaden G. Lucero, CESO IV set the tone of the event by highlighting the role of government agencies and personnel in drug abuse prevention and control.

Invited Resource Persons are from the department’s partner agencies: Agent Karen B. Galeng from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) R5 and Dr. Monrey Isaiah C. Mancilla from Department of Health Bicol Center for Health Development.

DILG Region 5 personnel pledge their commitment to stand with the government in drug prevention and control and in achieving a drug-free society.