21/10/2025
๐ SUCCESSFUL LAUNCHING OF THE D.A.R.E. PROGRAM ๐
(Drug Abuse Resistance Education Program)
The Local Government Unit of Gigmoto, through the Office of the Vice Mayor, proudly held the successful launching of the D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) Program this morning, October 21, 2025 | 8:00 AM, at the Multipurpose Building, Barangay District II, Gigmoto, Catanduanes. ๐
The event featured inspiring messages and the presentation of the programโs goals by Hon. Efren T. Tating, Municipal Vice Mayor, and Hon. Vicente J. Tayam Jr., C.E., Municipal Mayor, along with a motivational talk delivered by the guest speaker, Atty. Alissa Anne D. Sanchez, President of the IBP Catanduanes Chapter.
โจ Program highlights included the presentation of the D.A.R.E. Program objectives, the awarding of certificates of appreciation and recognitions, and the participation of partner agencies such as the PNP, DSWD, DEPED, RHU, DILG, also the Barangay Council, SPTA President, SSLG President and other stakeholders.
Alongside the event was the presentation of awards and recognition initiated by the Sangguniang Bayan through the Committee on Education, chaired by Hon. Jake T. Tolledo, (all SB members ) to the Gigmoto Rural Development High School and an outstanding student, Shaina Mae J. Oclarino, who earned a Bronze Medal in the Philippines International Mathematical Olympiad, together with her coach, Mr. Ariel R. Tanael. ๐
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This program was successfully conducted, reaffirming the LGUโs strong commitment to empowering the YOUTH, promoting a drug-free lifestyle, and fostering a united and proactive community against drug abuse. ๐ช๐