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PDEA Regional Office 1 PROMOTING A DRUG FREE REGION 1

18/06/2026

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ ๐„๐Œ๐๐Ž๐–๐„๐‘๐ˆ๐๐† ๐“๐‡๐„ ๐†๐‘๐€๐’๐’๐‘๐Ž๐Ž๐“๐’: ๐•๐ˆ๐๐“๐€๐‘ ๐๐€๐ƒ๐€๐‚๐ฌ ๐”๐๐ˆ๐“๐„ ๐…๐Ž๐‘ ๐€ ๐“๐–๐Ž-๐ƒ๐€๐˜ ๐€๐๐“๐ˆ-๐ˆ๐‹๐‹๐„๐†๐€๐‹ ๐ƒ๐‘๐”๐† ๐€๐ƒ๐•๐Ž๐‚๐€๐‚๐˜ ๐ˆ๐๐“๐„๐๐’๐ˆ๐•๐„! ๐Ÿ›๏ธ๐ŸŒพ๐Ÿ‘Š

"Intayon, kakailian! Agbiag ti Barangay!"

On June 17โ€“18, 2026, the Municipality of Vintar, Ilocos Norte, under the proactive leadership of Mayor Richard Degala, took a massive, decisive step toward cementing its peace and security by launching a rigorous, two-day Community-Based Anti-Illegal Drug Advocacy Program!

Facilitated by the top-tier PDEA Training Team, this high-impact seminar gathered local village officials and members from all 33 Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Councils (BADACs) across Vintar. The intensive capacity-building initiative focused on equipping our grassroots leaders with:

โœ… Updated Tactical Strategies to preemptively counter drug threats
โœ… Comprehensive Legal Frameworks for airtight local enforcement
โœ… Strict Enforcement Protocols to sustain and protect their drug-cleared status

๐Ÿฆ… RD PADERES RALLIES BEHIND VINTAR

PDEA Region 1 Regional Director Dir. Julius M. Paderes, PhD, extends his full support and highest commendations to the LGU and the BADAC members of Vintar. RD Paderes emphasizes that true victory against illicit narcotics is won at the barangay levelโ€”where vigilant leaders serve as the ultimate shield for their communities.

By empowering its local chiefs and reinforcing structural discipline, the largest municipality in Ilocos Norte continues to prove that it is a safe, resilient, and drug-resistant haven for its families.

Salute to the local government of Vintar and our active BADAC partners for your unwavering commitment to a safer, progressive Bagong Pilipinas! ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ๐ŸŒŸ

Julius Manilao Paderes

18/06/2026

๐€ ๐๐ž๐ฐ ๐‡๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐ณ๐จ๐ง ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐‘๐ž๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง: ๐Œ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐œ๐ข๐ฉ๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐•๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐š๐ซ ๐ˆ๐ง๐š๐ฎ๐ ๐ฎ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ฌ ๐Ÿ”๐Ÿ‘๐ซ๐ ๐๐š๐ฅ๐š๐ฒ ๐’๐ข๐ฅ๐š๐ง๐ ๐š๐ง ๐ข๐ง ๐‘๐ž๐ ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐Ÿ

Moving a massive step forward in its unwavering commitment to a peaceful, drug-free community, the Municipality of Vintar, under the proactive leadership of Mayor Richard Degala, officially inaugurated its landmark Balay Silangan Reformation Center! ๐ŸŒŸ

This vital facility marks the 63rd Balay Silangan established in Region 1, reinforcing a unified grassroots approach to structural transformation and drug rehabilitation.

๐Ÿค A UNIFIED, MULTI-SECTORAL OFFENSIVE
Proving that victory over illegal drugs relies on a Whole-of-Nation approach, the milestone event drew heavy presence and full support from strategic line agencies and civic partners. Standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the local government were representatives from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), the Philippine Army, and the Philippine National Police (PNP).

๐Ÿฆ… PDEA LENDS FULL SUPPORT
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) rallied completely behind the local government. PDEA Ilocos Norte Provincial Officer IA V Lannibelle Posadas, alongside Atty. Samuel P. Poking Jr., proudly represented the agency to deliver an empowering congratulatory message on behalf of PDEA Region 1 Regional Director Dir. Julius M. Paderes, PhD.

By stripping away the stigma of addiction and replacing it with sustainable skills training, livelihood opportunities, and values formation, Vintar proves it is not just the "Home of Beautiful People" on the outsideโ€”but a sanctuary of resilient hearts and safe neighborhoods!

Our highest commendations to the LGU of Vintar and all empowered stakeholders! Intayon, kakailian! ๐Ÿ‘Š๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ

Julius Manilao Paderes

๐‹๐Ž๐Ž๐Š | This Office, under the leadership of ๐ƒ๐ˆ๐‘ ๐‰๐”๐‹๐ˆ๐”๐’ ๐Œ ๐๐€๐ƒ๐„๐‘๐„๐’, ๐‘๐ž๐ ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐ƒ๐ข๐ซ๐ž๐œ๐ญ๐จ๐ซ, actively participated in the 2nd Qu...
18/06/2026

๐‹๐Ž๐Ž๐Š | This Office, under the leadership of ๐ƒ๐ˆ๐‘ ๐‰๐”๐‹๐ˆ๐”๐’ ๐Œ ๐๐€๐ƒ๐„๐‘๐„๐’, ๐‘๐ž๐ ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐ƒ๐ข๐ซ๐ž๐œ๐ญ๐จ๐ซ, actively participated in the 2nd Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) together with the personnel of La Union Police Provincial Office (LUPPO), National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA RO 1) and other Offices at the Camp Diego Silang, Carlatan, City of San Fernando, La Union.

During the activity, all personnel performed the prescribed โ€œDuck, Cover, and Holdโ€ procedure upon the simulated occurrence of an earthquake. Participants demonstrated proper response actions by immediately taking cover under sturdy desks and tables, protecting their heads and necks, and remaining in position until the simulated shaking ceased, brought fire extinguishers, and first aide kits. The exercise also emphasized the importance of maintaining composure, situational awareness, and adherence to established emergency protocols during this kind of natural calamity.

The conduct of the drill was successfully carried out with the active participation and cooperation of all personnel. The activity enhanced the officeโ€™s readiness and capability to respond effectively during actual earthquake emergencies and reinforced the importance of disaster risk reduction and management. No untoward incidents were recorded during the conduct of the activity. The exercise concluded successfully, achieving its objective of strengthening earthquake preparedness among personnel.






Julius Manilao Paderes

๐‹๐Ž๐Ž๐Š | ๐ƒ๐ˆ๐‘ ๐‰๐”๐‹๐ˆ๐”๐’ ๐Œ ๐๐€๐ƒ๐„๐‘๐„๐’, ๐‘๐„๐†๐ˆ๐Ž๐๐€๐‹ ๐ƒ๐ˆ๐‘๐„๐‚๐“๐Ž๐‘, rendered a courtesy visit to the Poro Point Management Corporation (PPM...
17/06/2026

๐‹๐Ž๐Ž๐Š | ๐ƒ๐ˆ๐‘ ๐‰๐”๐‹๐ˆ๐”๐’ ๐Œ ๐๐€๐ƒ๐„๐‘๐„๐’, ๐‘๐„๐†๐ˆ๐Ž๐๐€๐‹ ๐ƒ๐ˆ๐‘๐„๐‚๐“๐Ž๐‘, rendered a courtesy visit to the Poro Point Management Corporation (PPMC) in Poro Point, San Fernando City, La Union. He was warmly welcomed by Hon. Nicky A. Oller, Interim Chairman of the Board; Hon. Servillano C. Flores, Jr., Interim President and Chief Executive Officer; along with Dir. Joel G. Caringal, Board Director and Chairman of the Human Resources Committee, and Dir. Abraham M. Mendoza, Board Director and Chairperson of the Audit and Risk Oversight Committee.

The meeting served as a valuable opportunity to discuss areas of mutual interest and explore potential avenues for collaboration, including initiatives that would further strengthen inter-agency coordination, support operational requirements, and advance public service delivery. The productive dialogue underscored the shared commitment of both institutions to promote security, development, and the welfare of the communities they serve.

As a gesture of gratitude and goodwill, Director Paderes presented a token of appreciation to PPMC officials in recognition of their warm reception and continued support. The activity reaffirmed the importance of strong partnerships and cooperation in achieving common goals for the benefit of the public.





Julius Manilao Paderes

16/06/2026

PDEA IlocoscNorte- Today, June 16, 2026, at around 10:00 A.M onwards IA V Lanibelle A Posadas, Provincial Officer with Barangay Drug Clearing Officer, and PECI Officer conducted an On-site Validation to the sixteen (16) barangays of Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte held at the People's Center of the said municipality.

The activity aimed to assess and validate the compliance and functionality of barangays in implementing anti-illegal drug programs, particularly in support of the Barangay Drug Clearing Program. BADAC members from the sixteen (16) barangays participated and presented their respective documents and accomplishments for evaluation. During the validation, the team carefully reviewed the submitted reports, conducted interviews, and verified the existing initiatives of each barangay to ensure alignment with the standards set for drug-cleared and drug-free status.

Technical assistance and recommendations were also provided to address identified gaps and to further strengthen the barangaysโ€™ anti-drug efforts.

Likewise, a Drug Abuse Prevention and Education (DAPE) Lecture was conducted to the participating barangays, aiming to strengthen awareness on the harmful effects of illegal drugs and emphasize the importance of sustaining community-based anti-drug programs. The activity encouraged continued support and active participation in achieving and maintaining drug-cleared and drug-free barangays.







๐‹๐Ž๐Ž๐Š| ๐ƒ๐ˆ๐‘ ๐‰๐”๐‹๐ˆ๐”๐’ ๐Œ ๐๐€๐ƒ๐„๐‘๐„๐’, ๐๐ก๐ƒ, ๐‘๐ž๐ ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐ƒ๐ข๐ซ๐ž๐œ๐ญ๐จ๐ซ, spearheaded the oath-taking ceremony of a personnel following her pr...
16/06/2026

๐‹๐Ž๐Ž๐Š| ๐ƒ๐ˆ๐‘ ๐‰๐”๐‹๐ˆ๐”๐’ ๐Œ ๐๐€๐ƒ๐„๐‘๐„๐’, ๐๐ก๐ƒ, ๐‘๐ž๐ ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐ƒ๐ข๐ซ๐ž๐œ๐ญ๐จ๐ซ, spearheaded the oath-taking ceremony of a personnel following her promotion to the position of Chemist II of this Office.

Through her hard work and professionalism, she has consistently contributed to the accomplishment of the Agencyโ€™s mission and objectives.

PDEA RO I extends its warmest congratulations to the promoted personnel on this significant career milestone. May this achievement inspire her to continue serving with integrity, dedication, and excellence as she takes on greater responsibilities in her new position.






Julius Manilao Paderes

12/06/2026

128th Philippine Independence Day Celebration ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ

On June 12, 2026, personnel of the PDEA Pangasinan Provincial Office, headed by IA V Dexter B. Asayco, Provincial Officer, proudly participated in the 128th Philippine Independence Day Celebration held at the New People's Park, Urdaneta City, Pangasinan.

The commemorative event was led by Hon. Julio โ€œRammyโ€ Parayno III, City Mayor of Urdaneta, together with Vice Mayor Jimmy โ€œJingโ€ Parayno and 5th District Board Member Rose Apaga. The program featured a flag-raising ceremony and meaningful activities honoring the heroism, patriotism, and sacrifices of our Filipino forefathers in securing the nationโ€™s freedom and independence.

PDEA Pangasinan remains steadfast in supporting national and local government initiatives that promote patriotism, unity, and public service. As we celebrate our nation's rich history and hard-earned freedom, let us continue to work together toward a safer, stronger, and drug-free Philippines.






11/06/2026

๐Ÿ”ด ๐‡๐„๐‹๐๐ˆ๐๐† ๐“๐‡๐„ ๐˜๐Ž๐”๐“๐‡ ๐‹๐„๐€๐ƒ ๐“๐‡๐„ ๐…๐ˆ๐†๐‡๐“ ๐€๐†๐€๐ˆ๐๐’๐“ ๐ˆ๐‹๐‹๐„๐†๐€๐‹ ๐ƒ๐‘๐”๐†๐’! ๐Ÿ‘Š๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ

Yesterday, June 11, 2026, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Regional Office I (PDEA RO I), led by Regional Director DIR JULIUS M. PADERES, proudly hosted and supported the Youth Instructors Training Course (YITC) organized by the Philippine Red Cross โ€“ La Union Chapter!

Carrying the powerful theme, โ€œRooted in Service, Creating Legacy, Yielding Change,โ€ the event took place at the PDEA RO I Conference Room, Camp Diego Silang, Carlatan, City of San Fernando, La Union.

๐Ÿ“š Empowering Next-Gen Advocates
At around 1:00 PM, the Regional PECI Officer spearheaded a Drug Abuse Prevention Education (DAPE) lecture for the passionate youth volunteers. The session deep-dived into:

Drug Identification ๐Ÿง 

The Ill Effects of Illegal Drugs on individuals, families, and communities โš ๏ธ

Strategies for promoting a healthy, drug-free lifestyle ๐Ÿšซ๐ŸŒฑ

The goal? To arm our youth with the knowledge they need to become powerful advocates for safety and wellness in their own communities!

๐Ÿค A Partnership Anchored in Service
To cap off the productive day, the Philippine Red Cross โ€“ La Union Chapter presented a Certificate of Appreciation to PDEA RO I at around 4:00 PM, recognizing the agencyโ€™s invaluable resource support and for providing the venue.

"We are deeply grateful for this recognition. PDEA RO I remains steadfast in our commitment to supporting initiatives that champion youth development, volunteerism, leadership, and drug abuse prevention."
โ€” Dir. Julius M. Paderes, Regional Director

Together, PDEA RO I and the Philippine Red Cross are strengthening bonds to empower the youth and build safer, more resilient, and drug-free communities! ๐Ÿฆ…โค๏ธ


Julius Manilao Paderes Wayan Marck

11/06/2026

PDEA Pangasinan Conducts IDADAIT 2026 Drug Awareness Lecture at Binmaley School of Fisheries

In line with the observance of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (IDADAIT) 2026, the PDEA Pangasinan Provincial Office, led by IA V Dexter B. Asayco, Provincial Officer, conducted a Drug Abuse Prevention Education (DAPE) Lecture on June 11, 2026, at the Binmaley School of Fisheries, Binmaley, Pangasinan.

During the activity, Provincial Officer Asayco discussed the salient features of Republic Act No. 9165, while IA III Darnel L. Bacate, Assistant Provincial Officer, presented the current national drug situation. The lecture was attended by Grade 11 and Grade 12 students, teachers, and community stakeholders.

The activity was initiated by the PADAC Secretariat headed by Atty. Kandace Lorraine Palagud, in coordination with the MADAC of Binmaley led by Ms. Renaida Beltran, with the support of Barangay San Isidro Norte officials and School Principal Teody Delos Santos.

Through this initiative, PDEA continues to strengthen drug awareness and prevention efforts among the youth, promoting a healthy, safe, and drug-free community.






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