Monthly Regional Webpage Update MONTH: JULY 2018 PECIS ACTIVITIES

A. PECIS ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY PDEA RO8

1. Dir. Edgar T. Jubay spearheaded the first meeting of the Regional Oversight Committee in Balay Silangan on July 27, 2018 held at the PDEA RO8 Conference Room from 9:00AM to 11:00 AM. IAV Alex M. Tablate, Acting Deputy Regional Director/ Regional Drug Clearing Officer of this office discussed to the body the Guidelines of Balay Silangan implementation as well as the issues and most frequently asked questions of the said program. PSUPT Rodolfo de Castro expressed his concerns on the said program and also presented suggestions. Other members also state their concerns as well. The said forum was attended by the above signatory; IAV Alex M. Tablate, Deputy Regional Director; IAv Christine Anne C. Dumapias, Chief Operations Division; PSUPT Rodolfo D. Castro Jr.; Ms. Suzette R. Pablo of DTI; LTC Rodel Tan of G2/ CO, MIB; ILT Justin Mateo of CI, MIB; SGT Rence Aban of 8th MIB; Ms. Alice V. Viason of DSWD; PSUPT Geraldo Avengoza of RPCRD; Leniriza J. Oledan of TESDA, and Ms. Rogelette T. Urgel, Information Officer/ Chief PECIS of this Office.

2. Dir. Edgar T. Jubay spearheaded the meeting with the Regional Oversight Committee on Barnagay Drug Clearing Program on July 23, 2018 held at the PDEA RO8 Conference Room from 9:00AM to 11:00 AM. IAV Alex M. Tablate, Acting Deputy Regional Director/ Regional Barangay Drug Clearing Officer of this office discussed to the body the process of Barangay Drug Clearing implementation as well as the issues and most frequently asked questions on Drug Clearing. Dir. Marivel Sacendoncillo, Regional Director of DILG RO8 expressed her concerns on the said program and also presented suggestions in support of the different issues arising in the implementation of the program at the Barangay Level. The said forum was attended by the above signatory, Dir. Marivel Sacendoncillo, Regional Director of DILG RO8; Dr. Antonio Ida, DOH Representative; PSI John Michael Astorga, PNP Representative, IAV Alex M. Tablate, Acting-DRD, IAV Christine Anne C. Dumapias, Chief POD, Mr. Ian Colasito, LGOO VI of DILG RO8, Kenneth Balasi, LGOO of DILG RO8, and Ms. Rogelette T. Urgel, Information Officer/ Chief PECIS of this Office.

3. Dir. Edgar T. Jubay attended the RLECC 8 on July 10, 2018 at 9:00 AM held at the Matapat Hall, Camp Sec. Ruperto K. Kangleon, Palo . He discussed discussed the accomplishments in the campaign against illegal drugs including the updates on Barangay Drug Clearing in the Region. The said meeting was well attended by the members of the Regional Law Enforcement Coordinating Committee headed by PCSUPT Mariel M. Magaway, RLECC-8 Chairman.

4. Ms. Rogelette T. Urgel, Public Information Officer/ Chief PECIS conducted an Anti- Drug Lecture among the Grade 9 @ 10 students of the same school and on the same date stated above. The activity started from 09:30PM-11:00AM with Ninety- Two (92) participants. On her lecture Ms. Urgel emphasized the ill effects of Drug Abuse, Drug Identification, Reasons why people turn to drugs, Salient Features of RA 9165 and lecture on the Tips to win the fight against Drug-abuse was discussed. Also, the participants were given the chance to ask questions and were responded correspondingly.

5. PDEA RO8 launched another Teleradyo program dubbed as “SAGUBAY” anchored by Dir. Edgar T. JUbay aired live over IBC6 and Idol FM from 9:00-10:00 AM every Saturda. The said program has also its livestreaming via Pdea Otso Facebook Account. On its first day of airing, the topic centered on the different activities conducted PDEA RO8 in its campaign against illegal drugs. Reactions, queries, and suggestions from the listeners are all welcome and are instantaneously answered by Dir. Jubay.

B. PECIS ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY PDEA RO8- PROVINCIAL OFFICE

1. PDEA8-SLPO team led by Agent Jordan C. Lunesa and PDEA RO8 team led by Dir. Edgar T. Jubay attended the 58th Founding Anniversary of the Province of Southern Leyte held in Sunken Garden, Capitol site City, Southern Leyte. It was attended by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte; DOTr Sec. Arthur Tugade; Sec. Harry Roque and all Provincial Officers; District Representatives; Maasin City Mayor Nacional Mercado and all Barangay Official of the Province of Southern Leyte.

6. IA1 Jordan C. Lunesa and Agent Jeanny Q. Planada attended the Community Based Treatment and Care Services Graduation Ceremony held at the Municipal Session Hall, Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte on July 17, 2018 at 8:00 o’clock in the morning. Agent Jordan C. Lunesa was one of the Guest Speaker. The said program was attended by the mayor of Padre Burgos Hon. Hermegildo Culpa, Dr. Letecia O. Tan of DOH and representatives of DSWD, DILG, PNP, DOH and other stakeholders. Nine Aspirants graduated from the CBTCS program.

B. PECIS ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY PDEA RO8- WESTERN PROVINCIAL OFFICE 1. Zumarraga, Samar became the fifth municipality in the province of Samar declared as DRUG-CLEARED pursuant to the Resolution issued by the Provincial Oversight Committee after the documents it had submitted had been validated by the personnel of PDEA Samar Provincial Office. The declaration was held at the Municipal Covered Court, Brgy. 1, Zumarraga, Samar at around 12:30 o’clock noon subsequent to the conduct of Mass Oath Taking of the Newly Elected Barangay Officials of the said municipality. The said activity was attended by a total of five hundred two (502) participants to include all Municipal Councilors of Zumarraga, Samar likewise all newly elected barangay officials of the twenty five (25) barangays of the said municipality and served as witnesses during the momentous event. Messages of congratulation and reiteration to sustain the current status of Zumarraga, Samar as Drug-Cleared municipality were delivered by Hon. Manuel Versoza, Municipal Vice Mayor; IA5 Ma. Rhea C Oledan, Provincial Officer of PDEA Samar Provincial Office representing RD, Edgar T. Jubay; PSSUPT Nicolas D Torre III, Provincial Director of Samar PPO and PSI Joshua Bien Chiquillo, Acting COP of Zumarraga.

2. On July 24, 2018, Tuesday at around 11:30 o’clock in the morning, Ms Ma. Ivy Lim had a short meeting with SPO2 Daniel Diño of Tarangnan MPS, Tarangnan, Samar at PDEA RO8- Samar Provincial Office concerning the on-going Barangay Drug Clearing Program being implemented by their Office within their municipality.

3. On July 25, 2018, at around 11:20 o’clock in the morning Ms Ma. Ivy Lim had a short meeting with NUP Norine G Galan of MPS, Samar At PDEA RO8- Samar Provincial Office concerning the on-going Barangay Drug Clearing Program being implemented by their Office within their municipality.

4. Dir. Edgar T. Jubay attended the Seminar on Drug Abuse Prevention Program for Transport Group on July 26, 2018 at around 10:00 o’clock in the morning held at Marju Krisel Hotel and Resort at Brgy. San Policarpio, City. The said seminar was attended by a total of thirty-two (32) participants from various transport groups in Samar province. Topics discussed were the Current Drug Situation and Patterns of the Drug Problem in Region 8 and Samar Province; Salient Features of RA 9165; Medical Aspect of Drug Abuse and Road Safety which were all been very informative and helpful to the audience.

C. PECIS ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY PDEA RO8- PROVINCIAL OFFICE

1. Hernani, Eastern Samar has been declared as DRUG-CLEARED pursuant to the Resolution issued by the Provincial Oversight Committee after the documents it had submitted had been validated by the personnel of PDEA Eastern Samar Provincial Office. The declaration was held at the New Government Center, Brgy. Cancilides, Hernani Eastern, Samar at around 1:00 PM. The said activity was attended by a total of Two Hundred Eight (208) participants to include all barangay officials of the said municipality and served as witnesses during the momentous event. messages of congratulation and reiteration to sustain the current status of Hernani, Eastern Samar as Drug-Cleared municipality were delivered by Hon. Edgar C. Boco, Municipal Mayor; Mrs. Ma. Lynee Medina, MLGO Officer; Dr. Salvacion A. Macapugas, MHO; Mt. Rufilo B. Coles, MSWD Officer; PSI Nerro M. Hobrero, OIC, Hernani MPS; and the above signatory deliver the closing message.

2. , Eastern Samar has been declared as DRUG-CLEARED pursuant to the Resolution issued by the Provincial Oversight Committee after the documents it had submitted had been validated by the personnel of PDEA Eastern Samar Provincial Office. The declaration was held at the Municipal Gym of Jipapad Eastern, Samar at around 1:00 PM. The said activity was attended by a total of One Hundred Eighteen (118) participants to include all barangay officials of the said municipality and served as witnesses during the momentous event. Messages of congratulation and reiteration to sustain the current status of Jipapad, Eastern Samar as Drug-Cleared municipality were delivered by Hon. Delia G. Monleon, Municipal Mayor; Mr. Julius M. Alvero, MLGO Officer; Dr. Rodrigo Monleon Jr., MHO; Mrs. Flora M/ Pegayo, MSWD Officer; PSI Edwin Tolibas, COP, Hernani MPS; and the above signatory deliver the closing message.

D. PECIS ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY PDEA RO8- PROVINCIAL OFFICE

1. Dir. Edgar T. Jubay attended the Declaration of Gamay Norhern Samar, as Drug Cleared Municipality held at Bahandi Hall of Gamay Municipal Building on July 5, 2018. It was attended by eighty-two (82) participants led by the members of the Oversight Committee of the Municipality of Gamay, Chaired by Agent Niel Waniwan; Hon. Timoteo T. Capoquian, Jr., Municipal Mayor of Gamay, Northern Samar; PCI Arnold P. Gomba, Jr, COP of Gamay MPS, Maricel P. Martin MLGOO of Gamay, Northern Samar; and Dr. Mary Ann G. Balon, PHO of Gamay Northern Samar. Each Member of the Oversight Committee gave their respective messages in relation to the significant event. Also present and deliver their messages were Hon, Glenn P. Doxi, Vice-Mayor; Dr. Rommel Francisco, Provincial Director, DOH Northern Samar; and Hon. Edwin Marino C. Ongchuan, 2nd District, Representative.

2. Dir. Edgar T. Jubay proceeded to Lapinig Multi-Purpose Evacuation Center, Lapinig Norther Samar and attended the activity stated above. The said activity was attended by Seventy-Six (76) participants led by the members of the Oversight Committee of the Municipality of Lapinig, Chaired by Agent Niel Waniwan; Hon. Ma. Luisa A. Menzon, MD., Municipal Mayor of Lapinig, Northern Samar; PI Noli Montibon, OIC of Lapinig MPS, Maricel P. Martin MLGOO of Gamay, Northern Samar; and Dr. Mary Ann G. Balon, PHO of Gamay Northern Samar. Each Member of the Oversight Committee gave their respective messages in relation to the significant event. Also present and deliver their messages were Hon. Vivian Bongcales, Vice-Mayor; Dr. Rommel Francisco, Provincial Director, DOH Northern Samar; Valente P. Vajet, PD of DILG Northern Samar; PSSUPT Romeo P. Campomanes, PD, NSPPO; Hon. Jose Ong, Jr., Governor of Northern Samar; and Hon. Edwin Marino C. Ongchuan, 2nd District, Representative.

E. PECIS ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY PDEA RO8- PROVINCIAL OFFICE

1. On July 27, 2018, 4 o’clock in the Afternoon, Agent Eduardo A. Makabenta IV and Agent Maria Fely B. Rona, of PDEA-Biliran Provincial Office, attended the “23rd PCR Month Celebration Appreciation Day” hosted by Biliran Police Provincial Office at the Biliran Pulis Multi-purpose Hall, Naval, Biliran. On said occasion, Agents Makabenta and Rona were presented with certificates of appreciation by PSSUPT Robert Alexander A. Morico II, Provincial Director of Biliran PPO.

2. On July 18, 2018, 1:35 o’clock in the Afternoon, Agent Maria Fely B. Rona, Brgy. Drug- Clearing Program Officer of PDEA-BPO, together with PCI Lilibeth N. Murillo, Chief, PCR of Biliran PPO, went to DILG Biliran Provincial Office for a courtesy call to and meeting with Provincial Director Jesus Naquila. Discussed during the meeting are the scheduling, requirements and specific roles of concerned agencies in the projected Brgy. Drug Clearing Program Orientation of newly elected barangay officials in the Province of Biliran.

3. On July 18, 2018, 1:35 o’clock in the Afternoon, Agent Maria Fely B. Rona, Brgy. Drug- Clearing Program Officer of PDEA-BPO, went to Biliran PPO, Naval, Biliran for a meeting and coordination with PCI Lilibeth N. Murillo, Chief, PCR of Biliran PPO. Discussed during the meeting are the scheduling and requirements for the conduct of the Brgy. Drug Clearing Program orientation of newly elected barangay officials in the Province of Biliran.

4. On July 13, 2018, 10:40 o’clock in the morning, IA5 Eduardo A. Makabenta IV went to BPPO, Naval, Biliranfor a courtesy call to and meeting with PSUPT. Felix G. Gervacio, DPDO of BPPO. Discussed during the meeting is theclose coordination and cooperation between law enforcement units, and the resolution recommending for the inclusion of newly identified drug personalities in the drug watchlist in Biliran for the month of July 2018. Also present during the meeting is PI Edwin Tesoro, Acting Chief of CIDG-Biliran.

5. On July 4, 2018, 2:22 o’clock in the afternoon, IA5 Eduardo A. Makabenta IV and IO1 Ma. Fely B. Rona had another meeting with PCI Estanislao P. Corpin, COP of Naval MPS and concurrent Chief of BPPO PDEU and Intel Branch, at Naval, Biliran. Discussed during the meeting is the continued monitoring of suspected newly identified drug personalities in the province, the status of drug surrenders and other personalities in the Watchlist, and joint operations of PDEA and PNP in the province. On the said occasion, IA5 Makabenta also presented to PCI Corpin a Certificate of Appreciation for his active support to the PDEA’s Anti-illegal drug campaign in the Province of Biliran, particularly in the Brgy. Drug Clearing Program.

6. On July 4, 2018, 11:25 o’clock in the morning, IA5 Eduardo A. Makabenta IV appeared at the Mayor’s Office of the Municipality of Naval, Biliran for a courtesy call to Hon. Mayor Gerard Roger M. Espina. On the said occasion, IA5 Makabenta also presented to Mayor Espina a Certificate of Appreciation for his valuable support to the PDEA’s Anti-illegal drug campaign in the municipality particularly in the Brgy. Drug Clearing Program.

7. On July 4, 2018, 9:20 o’clock in the morning, IA5 Eduardo A. Makabenta IV had a meeting with PSI Kerwin S. Sevillano, COP of Biliran MPS, at Culaba, Biliran. Discussed during the meeting is the continued vigilance in preserving the drug- cleared status of the Municipality of Biliran, Biliran, and the identification of new drug personalities and possible joint anti-illegal drug operations of PDEA-BPO andBiliran MPS in the future. On the said occasion, IA5 Makabenta presented to PSI Sevillano a Certificate of Appreciation for his support to the PDEA’s Anti-illegal drug campaign in the province particularly in the Brgy. Drug Clearing Program.

8. On July 4, 2018, 5:45 o’clock in the afternoon, IA5 Eduardo A. Makabenta IV had a meeting with PSI Reymond U. Quinagutan, COP of Caibiran MPS, at the PDEA Regional Office 8. Discussed during the meeting is the continued vigilance in preserving the drug-cleared status of the Municipality of Biliran, Biliran, and the identification of new drug personalities and possible joint anti-illegal drug operations of PDEA-BPO and Caibiran MPS in the future. On the said occasion, IA5 Makabenta presented to PSI Quinagutan a Certificate of Appreciation for his active support to the PDEA’s Anti- illegal drug campaign in the province particularly in the Brgy. Drug Clearing Program.

9. On July 4, 2018, 10:35 o’clock in the morning, IA5 Eduardo A. Makabenta IV and IO1 Ma. Fely B. Rona had a meeting with PCI Estanislao P. Corpin, COP of Naval MPS and LGOO VI Imelda Joycelyn M. Muralla, MLGOO of Naval, at Naval, Biliran. Discussed during the meeting is the continued vigilance in preserving the drug- cleared status of the Municipality of Naval and the continuing anti-illegal drug programs in said municipality.

10. On July 4, 2018, 10:10 o’clock in the morning, IA5 Eduardo A. Makabenta IV and IO1 Ma. Fely B. Rona had a meeting with LGOO VI Imelda Joycelyn M. Muralla, MLGOO of Naval, at Naval, Biliran. Discussed during the meeting is the proposed orientation of the newly elected barangay officials in the Municipality of Naval regarding the Barangay Drug Clearing Program.

V. Teleradyo Program:

A. Teleradyo Program with IBC6 TV Station and DYVL Aksyon Radyo dubbed as“PDEA in Action” is aired Live every Thursday from 09:30 to 10:30 AM simulcasting DYVL Aksyon Radyo and Idol FM, anchored by Dir. Edgar T. Jubay, Atty. Jason T. Matoza, and Information Officer Rogelette T. Urgel. It has also its livestreaming via Facebook Account of Pdea Otso and DYVL Facepage Account. It is also aired at ATV Channel 24 of Leyte Net Cable.

B. Another Teleradyo program dubbed as “SAGUBAY” was launched on July 07, 2018 anchored by the above signatory over IBC6 and Idol FM from 9:00-10:00 AM every Saturday. The said program has also its livestreaming via Pdea Otso Facebook Account.