Anti-corruption, anti-drug program launched in Tacloban

TACLOBAN CITY, Oct. 26 (PNA) -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the city government here launched on Tuesday a community-based anti-corruption, anti-drug, and anti-criminality program.

Dubbed as Mamayang Ayaw sa Anomaliya, Mamayang Ayaw sa Iligal na Droga” (Masa Masid) program, the DILG, local government, and the local police tied up to fight prohibited drugs, prevent of criminality and eradicate of corruption by mobilizing village government and other institutions.

“Our police force cannot do the job alone. They are here to support us and enforce the law. But we, all the sectors in the community; the villages, the business sector, the academe, the local government unit, should help those drug dependent to become productive members of the community,” said Mayor Cristina Romualdez.

The Masa Masid program was conceptualized by DILG Secretary Ismael Sueno envisioned in uniting the different organizations to create a drug-free community.

It also aims to restore the spirit of volunteerism among people.

Romualdez also emphasized that with the help of the different sectors of the community, Tacloban City will be a drug-free capital.

The day’s event kicked off with a parade around the city center joined by the city residents and various private and government sectors.

It was followed by the launching of the program and the anti-drug summit at the Tacloban City Convention Center.

DILG city director Darwin Bibar delivered the summary of the program while city police director Sr. Supt. Rolando Bade provided the rationale of the anti-drug summit.

The event concluded with the signing of the commitment wall from by stakeholders. (PNA) JMC/SQM/Danica-Ann M. Ultado (OJT)
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