DILG 10, DILG Mis Or facilitated the BIDA Kabataang Malaya sa Droga: 2024 IDADAIT Youth Forum 

𝗗𝗜𝗟𝗚 𝟭𝟬 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗗𝗔𝗜𝗧 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰, 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗱𝗿𝘂𝗴-𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Jun 24. l  In celebration of the 2024 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (IDADAIT), or World Drug Day, the Department of Interior and Local Government (10) pledged its commitment to fight against drug abuse and support the government’s anti-illegal drug programs.

The pledge was led by ADAC RTA Princess Airah Artajo, at the DILG Regional Office - 10. IDADAIT is observed every June 26th each year to raise awareness about the importance of drug abuse prevention and treatment. It serves as a reminder of the need for investment in prevention programs to address substance abuse issues effectively in the country.

The theme for this year’s IDADAIT is “The evidence is clear: Invest in Prevention.”  (𝘿𝙄𝙇𝙂 𝙇𝙂𝙈𝙀𝘿/ 𝘼. 𝘼𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙟𝙤) 

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𝗗𝗜𝗟𝗚 𝟭𝟬 𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶-𝗱𝗿𝘂𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹

As part of the region’s BIDA Ka! series and in celebration of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (IDADAIT) or World Drug Day, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)-10 initiated an awareness activity on the IDADAIT and Drug-Free Workplace Program and Policies to its personnel on June 26, 2023, at the DILG Regional Office 10.

With the theme “People first: stop stigma and discrimination, strengthen prevention”, the IDADAIT aims to create awareness and promote prevention on the use of illegal drugs in the country. The IDADAIT also involves various stakeholders, including government bodies, non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and the public, to ensure a comprehensive approach to combating drug abuse and illicit drug trade.

“The use of illegal drugs is still a serious matter and a continuing threat to our health, overall well-being, and national security that is why we are all here today to continue manifesting our full support in our campaign against illegal drugs,” said DILG 10 Regional Director Wilhelm M. Suyko, CESO  IV.

Department of Health - Treatment and Rehabilitation Center (DOH-TRC) Medical Officer Dr. Crisbelle Ann Irag, discussed drug use disorders, the importance of early intervention and support, voluntary services for all people who use drugs (PWUDs), combating stigma, and empowering communities to prevent drug use and addiction.

Dr. Irag mentioned that the recovery from substance addiction is a long-term process and frequently requires multiple episodes of treatment.

“In the rehabilitation center, we teach our clients to have personal responsibility, enhance their self-image positively, and create a sense of human community so that they can grow and take responsibility for their lives,” he explained.

Further, Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA)-10 Agent Kevin V. Ladrido presented the Drug Abuse Prevention Education and explained the commonly used drugs in the country, how are drugs taken, the types and effects of using illegal drugs, and how to prevent using illegal drug abuse.

Meanwhile, the Salient Features of RA 9165 and the Drug-Free Workplace Program were discussed by PDEA Agent Ramil C. Salido who mentioned that a drug-free workplace refers to a policy or environment in which the use, possession, distribution, or being under the influence of illicit drugs is strictly prohibited, further emphasizing that the policy is typically implemented by employers to ensure a safe, healthy, and productive work environment for employees.

Present during the activity were the DILG Regional Office and DILG Misamis Oriental personnel. (𝘿𝙄𝙇𝙂 𝙇𝙂𝙈𝙀𝘿 𝙋.𝘼. 𝘼𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙟𝙤)

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DILG 10 kick starts IDADAIT celebration through 'Pledge of Commitment' to the BIDA Program

In celebration of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (IDADAIT) or World Drug Day, DILG 10 recites the Pledge of Commitment to the Buhay Ingatan, Droga’y Ayawan (BIDA) Program led by ADAC RTA Princess Airah Artajo during the flag raising ceremony on June 26, 2023, at the DILG Regional Office 10.

The IDADAIT is observed on June 26th each year. The celebration serves as an opportunity to raise awareness about the dangers of drug abuse, the illicit drug trade, and the importance of preventing drug addiction.

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