26/05/2026
𝗗𝗜𝗟𝗚 𝟴 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶-𝗜𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗿𝘂𝗴 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺
To promote informed perspectives and proactive involvement among the youth in the fight against illegal drugs, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region VIII conducted its 2nd Quarter Anti-Illegal Drug Symposium on May 3, 2026, at Leyte Colleges in Tacloban City, Leyte.
The symposium featured discussions that equipped participants with key knowledge on drug prevention and awareness. Representatives from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) discussed drug identification, commonly abused substances, and their effects, as well as provided an overview of Republic Act No. 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. The discussions also highlighted common reasons individuals fall into drug use and shared strategies to resist and overcome such pressures.
Moreover, providing a law enforcement perspective, PCPL Christopher D. Abadines of the Tacloban City Police Office (TCPO) emphasized the importance of information gathering, validation, and proper reporting, reinforcing the vital role of community vigilance in combating illegal drug activities.
In his message, Local Government Monitoring and Evaluation Division (LGMED) Assistant Chief Adrian Thomas E. Colasito emphasized that addressing illegal drugs is a shared responsibility requiring the active participation of all sectors. He highlighted the crucial roles of local government units, law enforcement agencies, partner organizations, and the wider community, while underscoring the youth as both key participants and advocates of change.
Through this initiative, the Department continues to foster a strong sense of shared accountability among the youth and stakeholders. By empowering participants with knowledge and encouraging active involvement, the symposium reinforces the message that preventing drug abuse begins with informed individuals and a community committed to safeguarding its future.
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