Music Against Drugs June 2, 2017 | to Laoac,

Agent Dexter Asayco, PO Pangasinan Provincial Police Office and his team proceeded to Laoac, Pangasinan to attend the said event. Agent Asayco also served as speaker for the opening remarks of the said event.

The audience of the event was composed of the drug surrenderers and their families of the said locality as part of their rehabilitation program with more or less 250 participants. PPOC/ LUADAC/ CFPCJS/ PDRRMC MEETING June 5, 2017 | Diego Silang Hall, Provincial Capitol

City of San Fernando,

Our fight against illegal drugs in the Ilocandia Region, particularly in the Province of La Union, has gained grounds because of the tripled effort of our men and women as well as our harmonious cooperation in this cause. -JCT Orientation- Training to strengthen the implementation of drug clearing program

June 8, 2017 | Tubao, La Union

With the members of MADAC and BADAC together with several local police officers as participants, DIR JEOFFREY C TACIO discussed the National and Regional Drug Situation. He also conferred on Drug Clearing Operations, Legal Basis of Anti-Drug Abuse Council, and the Drug Rehabilitation Screening Process.

Meanwhile, PECIS Officer Jayralyn Siddayao talked about the Promotion of Drug- Free Workplace where she suggested that the incorporation of DFWP be made a Municipal and Barangay Ordinance. The activity concluded through a consultative forum and assessment of the Barangay Drug Clearing Folders of all the barangays

Committed Showcase Barangays for Drug Clearing June 9, 2017 | Urdaneta City, Pangasinan

BACKGROUND:

Urdaneta City, a Gateway to Northern , the city's strategic location is on the central part of eastern Pangasinan. It has also been considered as the Gateway to Northern Philippines, the city's strategic location is on the central part of eastern Pangasinan. Urdaneta City is among the most progressive cities in Northern Luzon in terms of Annual Regular Income beating all cities in Region 1. The City is among the region's cleanest, greenest and most liveable cities.

Unfortunately with progress comes persons with ill intent, Incessant reports from different Law Enforcement Units and the community as well have tagged several barangays as infested with illegal drugs and has been established that several of the residents in barangay affected compounds in were engaged in the illegal drug trade.

Guided by the principle of “Cleaning up your own backyard…” PDEA NHQ required all Regional Offices for targeted showcase barangays to be given special attention in its clearing in time for the Presidential State of the Nation Address. In effect, Barangay San Vicente and Barangay San Jose of Urdaneta City were specifically tareted.

ACTION TAKEN:

On 1:00 pm of April 22, 2017, the above signed together with his key officers from Pangasinan Special Enforcement Unit and Regional Headquarters proceeded to the audio- Visual Room, Old City Hall, Urdaneta City for the scheduled Urdaneta City Strengthened Drug Clearing Seminar.

GUESTS & LECTURES

The Saturday event was highlighted by the presence of the PDEA Director General ISIDRO S. LAPEÑA, who served as the the Guest of Honor & Speaker. He directly tackled the importance of Drug Clearing its background on how it came about and plan of piloting projects on Barangays San Jose & San Vicente of the City.

Beforehand, PSUPT Neil O. Miro, acting Chief of Police of the City gave precedence on the city’s drug situation and current operational thrust. Hon. Amadeo Gregorio E. Perez IV, City Mayor personalized his message the Barangay Chairmen and local officials present and assured the full backing of Urdaneta in any projects that would benefit communities. Bismarck L. Bengwayan of this Office also presented the successful story of drug clearing Dona Trining, Barangay Camantiles Urdaneta City which was formerly known for its drug dens.

Reinforcing the Agency’s mission, the above signed diligently tackled Barangay Drug Clearing its updates, requirements and priority to finally address the drug scourge in the country.

The panel of dignitaries were also complimented by the Agency’s very own ASEC. JESUS A. FAJARDO, MMOAS, Deputy Director General for Administration. A closed forum and planning session was held with the Barangay Chairmen commenced and problems were addressed while other projects are slated. Pledging their commitment to the betterment of the country the dignitaries signed and took pictures with the participants.

OTHER ACTIVITIES INITIATED:

Supplementing the activities started for the Barangays of Urdaneta at about 8:30 AM May 04, 2017, PDEA Pangasinan led by Agent Dexter Asayco, Pangasinan Provincial Officer and his team proceeded to Brgy. San Vicente, Urdaneta City, Pangasinan to have a dialogue with the barangay chairman regarding the barangay drug clearing activities to be executed and the accounting of drug personalities in their localityBarangay Chairman Brian Perez was not present but the team was able to talk with Kag. Orlando D. Lapena, the chairman of the Peace and Order Council and Kag. Wilfredo E. Ramos. The local officials were able to identify drug personalities who have surrendered and cooperated with the programs of the PNP and the barangay.

After which, on 2:30 PM May 04, 2017, the same team proceeded to Brgy. San Jose, Urdaneta City, Pangasinan to have a dialogue with the barangay chairman regarding the barangay drug clearing activities to be executed and the accounting of drug personalities in their locality. The meeting gave a chance for Barangay Chairman Bartolome S. Palagud Jr. to also identify from the list of drug personalities who have assimilated with the current barangay programs and the local police.

Last May 19, 2017, Agent Richard Tinong, Chief POD together with Bismarck L. Bengwayan of this Office attended the meeting of stakeholders at Urdaneta City Hall, Pangasinan. Chaired by Hon. Amadeo Gregorio "Bobom" E. Perez, IV, Urdaneta City Mayor, it mainly revolved on the adoption of the “Book of Life Recovery Program “by an independent service provider. Ms. Janelle Pacete, a member of the core team of the rehabilitation program presented the foundation and background of the

community based rehabilitation program and answered queries from the key officers present. The CBRP are targeting Barangays San Vicente and San Jose of Urdaneta City as pilot programs before its dissemination towards other barangays. Attendees of the meeting included key Officers from the PDEA National Headquarters, Urdaneta COP, PDEA Provincial Office and personnel from the Urdaneta LGU.

Yielding positive results the Urdaneta Mayors Office agreed upon the offer of the Book of Life Rehabilitation program targeting San Vicente and San Jose as pilot barangays. The MOA between the service provider and the LGU is on the works.

PRO-ACTIVE RESULTS:

The establishment of Regional Oversight Committee under the Dangerous Drugs Board Regulation No. 3 Series of 2017 also led to the decentralization of duties and responsibilities thus the Provincial Oversight Committees for the four provinces of the Ilocandia Region was created. In Pangasinan Agent Dexter Asayco headed the formally reconstructed provincial office and immediately tackled the validation and assessment of drug cleared barangays together with the Pangasinan Police Provincial Office, DILG, DOH and representative of the Provincial Government of Pangasinan.

Accordingly the oversight committee convened last May 29, 2017 wherein among the collated barangays, Barangay San Jose and San Vicente were included. Due to the intervention from both the national and regional office of PDEA and the positive response of the local government of Urdaneta City along with its stakeholders of the aforementioned barangays have particularly accounted all its surrenderees and has been subject to several minor programs of the city. As a follow up, they will also be enrolled in the “Book of Life” Rehabilitation Program introduced by the National Headquarters.

Additionally, the target listed personalities in the area have been either neutralized through arrest or made to surrender and join the intervention programs by the city.

Without, the commitment of all the stakeholders and the incessant pro-active involvement of PDEA the clearing of the barangays would not have been possible. Thus as always a unified action has been always proven to break barriers and accomplish upscale missions.

CBRP for showcase barangays June 13, 2017 | Brgy. San Jose, Urdaneta City, Pangasinan

At about 5:30 AM of June 13, 2017, elements of PDEA Pangasinan led by Agent Dexter Asayco proceeded to to Brgy. San Vicente of this office proceeded to Brgy. San Jose, Urdaneta City, Pangasinan and attended the Community Rehabilitation Program of San Vicentes drug surrenderers. Physical exercise commenced early after which a short lecture by Agent Asayco and PSUPT. NEIL O MIRO, COP was rendered dutifully.ROAD RUN LED BY PNP URDANETA

While on June 14, 2017 at about 6:00 AM, the same team proceeded to Brgy. San Vicente, Urdaneta City, Pangasinan and joined San Vicentes program. A road run in the early morning was participated by seventy-six (76) surrenderers and barangay officials as part of their Community Based Rehabilitation Program.

THE SURRENDERERS LED BY PNP URDANETA PARTICIPATING IN THE ROAD RUN

PSUPT. MIRO, BRGY. CHAIRMAN PALAGUD JR. AND AGENT ASAYCO GAVE ADVISES TO THE SURRENDERERS

DR. BERNARDO MACARAEG and Staff of the City Health Office conducted Drug Dependency Examination on the seventy-six (76) surrenderers of Brgy. San Vicente and twenty (20) surrenderers of Brgy. San Jose, Urdaneta City respectively.

ADVOCACY THRU MEDIA June 13-14, 2017

Harold Lising of PDEA ROI (above) being interviewed by UNTV news anchor Toto Fabros. Bismarck L. Bengwayan with Bombo Radyo Danel Arzabal last June 13 & 14, 2017 respectively

In partnership with Bombo Radyo DZSO 720KHz La union, a 20 minute program with News Anchor Daniel Arzabal was initiated on the morning of June 14, 2017. Atty. Marvin O. Tavares, Deputy Regional Director and AO V Bismarck L. Bengwayan served as guests and tackled the Barangay Drug Clearing program of the Agency in partnership with the LGU and PNP and the legal aspects of RA 9165. The station's studio and transmitter are located at Bombo Radyo Broadcast Ce nter, Pennsylvania Avenue, Parian, San Fernando City, La Union, Philippines. Bombo Radyo La Union provides news, public service, drama, and music for the audiences of La Union, and the nearby provinces like , Pangasinan, and Benguet. The radio station proudly boasts to being the number one in the province with a 97. 59 percent audience share, translated into an estimated 767,694 listeners.

BAYAMBANG DRUG PREVENTION SEMINAR June 14, 2017 | Bayambang, Pangasinan

Agent Francis Lomas-e of PDEA Pangasinan rendering lecture to the Bayambang surrenderers as part of their community rehabilitation program.

Drug test for the surrenderrers were also undertaken supervised by the local police and the Bayambang LGU.

Ilocos Norte PO Initiatives JUNE 8-14, 2017 | Municipal Hall

On June 14, 2017 at 9:00 AM, Agent Lanibelle Ancheta attended the MADAC meeting held at the session hall of Municipal Hall presided by Hon Mayor Maximo Cajigal and attended by Municipal LGU, Municipal Health Office, MSWD, DILG, PNP and all Barangay Chairman of Badoc. Agent Ancheta discussed and explained briefly the DDB Board Regulation No. 3, series of 2017 to the participants. She primarily reiterated the conduct of Barangay Drug –Clearing operations and point out the three phases of clearing a drug-affected barangay. Further, she expounded the parameters on how to achieve a DRUG-CLEARED status of Drug Affected Barangays to the participants.

On the other hand, PDEA Ilocos Norte also conducted validation on the declared three (3) drug-cleared barangays of Ilocos Norte namely; Brgy Apatut-Lubong, Brgy. Puzol and Brgy. Cabaroan. Validation revealed that Brgy Puzol can be declared as drug-cleared while it was noted that there was no drug awareness seminar conducted to the residents in Brgy Apatut-Lubong and Brgy. Cabaroan. Agent Ancheta advised the PNP to ensure the compliance of the lacking requirements before the declaration of the aforementioned two barangays as “drug-cleared”.

While on June 13, 2017 conducted validation on the nine (9) drug-cleared barangays in City and eight (8) drug-cleared barangays in City. Validation revealed that some barangays failed to meet the parameters for declaring “drug-cleared” status of drug affected barangays like the non- existence of drug awareness, preventive education and information and other related programs within the barangay. Hence, this office advised the PNP to ensure the compliance with the parameters before certifying that a certain barangay is “drug- cleared”.

On June 8, 2017 at 9:00 AM, the same team attended the weekly conference on Managing Police Operation Lambat-Sibat and Project Double Barrel Reloaded at ITRMC, INPPO, Camp Valentin S Juan, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte.

ILOCOS NORTE PO COURTESY CALL & VALIDATION

JUNE 15, 2017 | Dingras Ilocos Norte Municipal Hall

On June 15, 2017 at 11:00 AM, the PDEA

Ilocos Norte Enforcement Team led by

Agent Lanibelle Ancheta, Provincial Officer-

INSEU proceeded to Dingras Ilocos Norte

Municipal Hall for courtesy call. The above- signed met Hon. Mayor Erido Villanueva to discuss and explained briefly the DDB Board Regulation No. 3, series of 2017 on the conduct of Barangay Drug –Clearing operations.

After which, the same team conducted validation on the declared drug-cleared barangay in Barangay Balioeg, Banna Ilocos Norte. The team found out that there was no drug awareness seminar conducted to the residents in the said Barangay. This office advised the PNP to ensure the compliance with the lacking requirement before we can declare the barangay as “drug-cleared”.

CBRP for showcase barangays (day 5)

June 16, 2017 | Brgy. San Vicente Urdaneta City, Pangasinan

Admin Officer Mellisa Estrada talks about the Ill Effects of Dangerous Drugs

Agent Dexter B. Asayco talks about RA9165

SYMPOSIUM ON ANTI-DRUG ABUSE June 16, 2017 | La Union National High School, City of San Fernando, La Union

PECIS officer Hazelle Grace Nanay during her lecture regarding Anti-Illegal drugs and its ill effects, drug trafficking and smuggling, and avoiding abusive habits.

Chemist Jeffrey Buena during his lecture on drug identification and clandestine laboratory

DECLARATION OF ALAMINOS, PANGASINAN AS A DRUG- FREE CITY June 19, 2017 | Don Leopoldo Sison Convention Center

Background:

One of the most visited tourist destinations in our country, Alaminos City boasts not only majestic beaches but other haven for travelers. Its integrated Coastal Resource Management has been deemed as one of the most successful environmental programs in the region.

Thus, it invests heavily on safeguarding the fragile ecosystems in its 20 kilometer coastline, especially the Hundred Islands. Its Integrated Coastal Resource Management focuses on the conservation, protection and rehabilitation of its coastal and marine environment.

The 2015 census reveals its population to reach 89,708 people. Alaminos City is politically subdivided into 39 barangays integrated among the barangays are 10 coastal barangays.

Through the Barangay Drug Clearing program introduced by this Office ,the PNPs OPLAN DOUBLE BARREL and OPLAN TOKHANG it was revealed that thirty eight (38) barangays were drug affected out of the 39 barangays of the city. Drug surrenderers in the city totaled to seven hundred seventy seven (777) .

ALAMINOS CITY PANGASINAN DRUG AFFECTED BARANGAYS DRUG UNAFFECTED  Alos  Palamis Inerangan  Amandiego  Pandan  Amangbangan  Pangapisan  Balangobong   Balayang  Pocal-Pocal  Bisocol  Pogo  Bolaney  Polo  Baleyadaan  Quibuar  Bued  Sabangan  Cabatuan  San Antonio  Cayucay  San Jose  Dulacac  San Roque  Mona  San Vicente  Landoc  Santa Maria  Linmansangan  Tanaytay  Lucap  Tangcarang  Maawi  Tawintawin  Macatiw  Telbang  Magsaysay  Victoria

ACTION TAKEN:

PRE-OPERATION PHASE BARANGAY DRUG CLEARING OPERATIONS

By integrating Alaminos Police Stations programs with the Local Government Units efforts and guided by the concept of Barangay Drug Clearing, The CADAC & MADAC were now on the forefront of the anti-illegal drug campaign.

Through executive orders, all BADAC were re- organized in accordance with the Dangerous Drugs Board Regulations.

Requirements and parameters of Barangay Drug Clearing Program were completed with PDEA Pangasinan as Oversight Committee. One of the noted programs of the City’s Barangays were the clustering and mapping of their areas especially emphasizing on the exact whereabouts off the surrenderers and known drug personalities.

The designation of voluntary rehabilitation desks was mandatory to all barangays even if they are not classified as a drug affected barangay.

Weekly accounting of the drug surrenderers by the local police and BADAC form part of their Community Rehabilitation Program.

ALAMINOS CITY, PANGASINAN COMMUNITY REHABILITATION PROGRAM

The city’s program has collaborated with other partner agencies specifically DSWD-1 with the intention to help the surrenderers be an integral part of the community they live in.

Surrenderers of the City were deployed to their respective barangays to do community service that include construction of housing units of the Core Shelter Assistance Program, clean-up of their barangays, cemetery, de-clogging of their canals and sewers and the clearing of main roads.

City Mayor Arthur F. Celeste has been steadfast of initiating programs and activities that caters best to the general welfare of the surrenderers in order for them to live a decent and normal life.

Partnerships with other organized groups to augment their needs especially while undergoing community rehabilitation.

PSUPT Benjamin P. Ariola, chief of police of the city and his men and women regularly takes advice from the other officials to properly address the surrenderers modular activities.

Like other community rehabilitation programs across the region, Alaminos City follows Moral Recovery lectures and activities; Spiritual enhancement and physical conditioning modules.

Coastal cleanups are major activities of the MADAC and BADAC as several of their barangays are dependent on the sea as one of their major provident.

It was on March 15, 2017, that the LGU of Alaminos City, Saint Joseph Cathedral Parish and other stakeholders conducted a moving up exercises for the drug returnees at the Don Leopoldo Sison Convention Center.

The program aims to acknowledge the efforts of the surrenderers for completing the rehabilitation and reformation program initiated by latter.

ANTI-NARCOTICS OPERATIONS (OPERATION PHASE BARANGAY DRUG CLEARING)

From July 1, 2016 to January 2017, 15, 764 houses were visited; 47 anti-illegal drug operations conducted with 45 drug personalities arrested. Accordingly, 14.364 grams of shabu and .067 grams of marijuana were confiscated. The confiscated drugs were street valued to more or less Php 93,366.00.

Dir. Jeoffrey C Tacio personally attended and collaborated a seminar entitled “Enhancing Capability on Barangay Drug Clearing Operations Program” initially targeting the Pangasinan Police Provincial Police Office last November 26, 2016.

POST-OPERATION PHASE BARANGAY DRUG CLEARING

The establishment of Regional Oversight Committee under the Dangerous Drugs Board Regulation No. 3 Series of 2017 also led to the decentralization of duties and responsibilities thus the Provincial Oversight Committees for the four provinces of the Ilocandia Region was created.

Agent Dexter Asayco, PDEA Pangasinan Provincial Officer and Provincial Oversight Committee Chairman meets with Chief of Police PSUPT BENJAMIN P ARIOLA Mayor Arthur F Celeste for the declaration city’s drug free declaration. DECLARATION OF DRUG- CLEARED MUNICIPALITY

With the completion of the entire drug clearing parameters and requirements, the Provincial and Regional Oversight Committee approved the City’s Drug Cleared Status.

Thus, on the morning of June 19, 2017 at Don Leopoldo Sison Convention Center, the ceremonial Signing and Declaration of a Drug Cleared City commenced. Highlighted by the presence of Hon. Amado I Espino III, Governor of Pangasinan who served as honored guest and speaker.

Rev. Fr. Roberto Casaclang, Director on the Commision on New Evangelization along with Dir James F. Fadrilan of DILG-1; PCSUPT Charlo C. Collado, Regional Director of PRO I and Dr. Myrna C. Cabotaje, Regional Director of DOH I served as VIPs and rendered profound speeches in honor of the city’s accomplishments.

Dir. Jeoffrey C. Tacio in lieu of PDEA Director General ISIDRO S. LAPEÑA congratulated the achievements of the city, he acknowledged every agency and organizations participation for without them the drug free status would not have been possible .

PROVINCIAL OVERSIGHT SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING

June 19, 2017 | Ilocos Sur PPO Camp President Elpidio Quirino, Bulag, Ilocos Sur

4th Meeting of Ilocos Sur Province Oversight Sub-Committee for Drug Clearing held on June 19, 2017 @ 9:00 AM at the Office of DPDO, Ilocos Sur Police Provincial Office, Camp Pres. Elpidio Quirino, Bulag, Ilocos Sur.

PROVINCIAL ANTI- DRUG ABUSE COUNCIL MEETING

June 20, 2017 | Ilocos Sur Provincial Capitol

ISPPOLYMPICS June 22, 2017 | Ilocos Sur Police Provincial Office, Camp Elpidio Quirino, Bulag, Bantay, Ilocos Sur

Drug Enforcement Officers under the Ilocos Sur Provincial Office- PDEA RO I participated in the kick off ceremony of the ISPPOLYMPICS 2017.

The said ISPPOLYMPICS is in line with the PNP program with its theme: Slim Possible. It comprises of 8 teams composed of RPSB, PPSC 1st and 2nd District Police Stations 1st and 2nd District and Metro , ISPPO personnel: Lower Barrel and Upper Barrel and the National Support Unit where PDEA personnel included. DECLARATION OF AGNO, PANGASINAN AS A DRUG- FREE MUNICIPALITY June 22, 2017 | Don Tranquilino Celeste Municipal Auditorium

BACKGROUND:

Agno, Pangasinan is well known for its long beaches, there are several other beaches hidden along the coast such as the Macaboboni cove (which features a small cave) as well as a white beach in Brgy. Gayusan. To the southern end of Agno Beach, one can dive from a two-story-high rock amidst crashing waves and end up in a beautiful coral garden below. The Mabini River and the Umbrella Rocks in Sabangan remain to be its main tourist attractions.

Home of more than 28, 000 locals of Pangasinan according to the 2015 census, its politically subdivided into Seventeen (17) Barangays and is classified as a 3rd class municipality.

The seemingly quite town of Agno was utterly surprised to find two hundred thirteen (213) drug surrenderers in their 4, 159 house visitations affecting 16 barangays of the municipality.

AGNO PANGASINAN DRUG AFFECTED BARANGAYS DRUG UNAFFECTED Allabon Macaboboni

Aloleng Baruan Bangan-Oda Boboy Cayungnan Dangley Gayusan Magsaysay Namatucan Patar Poblacion East Poblacion West San Juan Tupa Viga

ACTION TAKEN:

PRE-OPERATION PHASE BARANGAY DRUG CLEARING OPERATIONS

Through cooperative programs, and this Offices introduction of the Barangay Drug Clearing Program, Drug Affected Barangays have undergone several seminars and trainings wherein the MADAC & the BADAC were re-organized and strengthened. The establishment of rehabilitation desks to further cater to the surrenderers has been further reinforced with the municipal ordinances passed as well as the allocation of budget for anti-drug programs.

Regular meetings and conferences with the councils have been productive as the stakeholders stated action long before the conceptualization of MASA-MASID. Barangay Drug Clearing Documentary Requirements started its consolidation and eventual completion.

The impressive determination of the local police of Agno, Pangasinan was evident as it implemented several of its major programs including the OPLAN TOKHANG and TAPHANG which resulted to the surrender of 213 drug personalities from July 2016 to present.

Constant monitoring of the personalities has resulted to their joining of several activities by their local government units as part of their Community Rehabilitation Program.

AGNO COMMUNITY REHABILITATION PROGRAM

Agno local police initiated the program which encourages the coordination and cooperation of all drug personalities/surrenderers and the local government of Agno.

The program encompasses environmental and civic activities which forms part of the detoxification of the assessed patients.

Community services with the inclusion of tree planting activities, clean- up drives were supervised by the LGU and local police with the surrenderers in different tourist destination spots of the municipality.

Moral Recovery lectures and activities; Spiritual enhancement and physical conditioning form part of the rehabilitation program. The community’s volunteerism and the LGUs support have made it possible for the surrenderers road to recovery achievable.

From Zumba, calisthenics, Road Run

and MRP Lectures, the Agno Police Station was at the forefront of the surrenderers CBRP. Regular Mass at St. Catherine of Alexandria Parish

Church

ANTI-NARCOTICS OPERATIONS (OPERATION PHASE BARANGAY DRUG CLEARING)

In order to implement fully Barangay Drug Clearing Operations in consonance with the Philippine National Police OPLAND DOUBLE BARREL, Agno Police Station in direct lateral coordination with this Office and other anti-narcotics and intelligence units implemented 15 operations against illegal drugs wherein 18 drug personalities were successfully arrested.

Gilbert Martirez of Barangay Aloleng, deemed as the Number One Wanted Person in Agno was arrested in the intensified campaign under the auspices of its present Chief of Police PCI Francisco Silva Castillo. The former Chief of Police PCI Amor Mio I Somine also spearheaded the arrest of the Number 2 & Number 8 priority listed personality.

POST-OPERATION PHASE BARANGAY DRUG CLEARING

Dir. Jeoffrey C Tacio personally attended and collaborated a seminar entitled “Enhancing Capability on Barangay Drug Clearing Operations Program” initially targeting the Pangasinan Police Provincial Police Office last November 26, 2016.

The establishment of Regional Oversight Committee under the Dangerous Drugs Board Regulation No. 3 Series of 2017 also led to the decentralization of duties and responsibilities thus the Provincial Oversight Committees for the four provinces of the Ilocandia Region was created.

Last May 15, 2017, the Pangasinan Provincial Oversight Sub-Committee (PSOC) was convened at the Conference Hall of Pangasinan PPO. Present during the meeting were Agent Dexter Asayco, Provincial Officer PDEA Pangasinan being the Chairman, Provincial Director Agnes A. De Leon, CESE of DILG Pangasinan (Vice Chairman), PSUPT. JACKSON G SEGUIN DPDO of Pangasinan PPO (member) and COL. CARLO C RESURRECION, Head Officer, Office of the PADAC Secretariat (member). The C, PIB of Pangasinan PPO was also present as guest.

DECLARATION OF DRUG CLEARED MUNICIPALITY

The Don Tranquilino Celeste Municipal Auditorium became witness of the Signing and Declaration of Drug Free Municipality of Agno last June 22, 2017.

After completing all the requirements for Drug Cleared Barangays, the Municipality of Agno with their Muncipal Mayor Jose, N. Pajeta, Jr and all its stakeholders proudly attended the latter and welcomed delegates from line agencies.

Dir Jeoffrey C. Tacio along with Dir James F. Fadrilan of DILG-1; PSSUPT Ronald O. Lee, Provincial Director of Pangasinan PPO and Dr. anna Ma. Teresa S. De Guzman, Provincial Health Officer of Pangasinan delivered inspiring messages to their audience. The event not only highlighted the presence of Hon. Jesus ‘Boying’ F.

Celeste, Congressman 1st District of Pangasinan who served as honored guest and speaker but also the accomplishment of all stakeholders in achieving a drug free municipality.

As conclusion, the stakeholders vowed their commitment to maintain their municipality as drug and criminal free today and in the future through collaborative efforts.

ANTI- DRUG SYMPOSIUM IN LIPAY INTEGRATED SCHOOL Lipay, San Gabriel, La Union

ANTI- DRUG SYMPOSIUM IN LIPAY INTEGRATED SCHOOL June 23, 2017| Lipay, San Gabriel, La Union

On June 23, 2017 PECIS Officers Hazelle Grace Nanay and Jayralyn Siddayao conducted lectures to the students and teaching staff of Lipay Integrated School, San Gabriel, La Union. Ms. Siddayao discussed the modules on the Ill Effects of Drugs, Reasons why people turn to Drugs and Avoiding Abusive Habits. Ms. Nanay, on the otherhand, tackled Drug Trafficking. Anti- Drug Abuse Audiovisual presentations were also shown and several leaflets were distributed to support the Anti- Drug Campaign.

1. On June 26, this Office displayed streamers in Offices and schools in the AOR bearing the theme LISTEN FIRST: Listening to children and youth is the first step to help them grow healthy and safe.

PDEA Pangasinan Oversight Committee Validation of Showcase Barangays June 26, 2017| Shakeys, Nancayasan, Urdaneta City, Pangasinan

AGENT ASAYCO (pink orange polo shirt) SCRUTINIZED THE CONTENTS OF THE FOLDERS OF BARANGAY SAN VICENTE & SAN JOSE

AGENT ASAYCO WITH COP, URDANETA CITY, ABC PRES./BRGY. CHAIRMAN OF SAN VICENTE AND A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE RELIGIOUS SECTOR IN URDANETA CITY

PDEA Pangasinan Radio Guesting June 29, 2017| DZRD Sonshine Radio Extension Hall, Catacdang, Bonuan Gueset, City

Agent Asayco, the Pangasinan Provincial Officer heartily talked on the barangay drug clearing activities of the agency, anti-drug operations conducted by both the PDEA and the PNP including the recruitment

process of PDEA Drug Enforcement Officers.

Provincial League of the Barangay and CADAC and CPOC Meeting June 27, 2017| Liga ng Mga Barangay, DILG Bldg & Vigan City Hall

Said Meeting was attended by PO of Ilocos Sur and likewise presented the Assessment of Ilocos Sur Drug Situation