PROVINCIAL CAPITOL, Antipolo, Rizal – In efforts to curb the illicit drug menace in the province, Rizal Gov. Nini Ynares through the cooperation of the Rizal Provincial Police Office (RPPO) headed by PSSupt. Bernabe Balba conducted the seminar on Barangay Drug Clearing Operation participated by all Barangay Captains and Councils of the province.
The event was held to raise awareness among the constituents and encourage them to take part in combatting the rapid proliferation of drug abuse especially among the youth. Series of lectures regarding the R.A. 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002) and Memorandum Circulars on Barangay Drug Clearing Operations were the core focus of the discussion.
The event also paved the way for the creation of a new alliance in the province – Rizal Alliance on the Campaign Against Illegal Drugs (RACAID) - strongly advocating the fight against the drug menace. This union is a good manifestation of a collective desire of the various government agencies involved for a drug-free Rizal. Included in the alliance are the Provincial Government of Rizal, Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA- National Office), Provincial DILG, RPPO, Rizal Anti-Drug Office (RADAO) and the Rizal Anti-Drug Enforcement and Operations Task Force (RADTF).
The creation of RACAID and the various anti-drug seminars conducted are clear indications that the provincial government of Rizal is serious in getting rid of the drugs problem. We mean business to have Rizal province drug-free!” remarked Gov. Ynares.