REGIONAL DIRECTOR’s CORNER

On 01 March 2017, Dir.III Bryan B Babang delivered a message during the launching of MASA-MASID in the Municipality of Pagalungan. This activity was also attended by DILG, Municipal LGU, PNP, all Chairmen/Chairwomen of Pagalungan Municipality, Deped, and DSWD representatives. Said lecture was held at Datu Montawal Municipality,. The mentioned activities were in coordination with the LGU of Pagalungan Municipality for their Advocacy Campaign as well as of this office and the implementation of Brgy. Drug Clearing Operation.

On 06 March 2017, DIR.III BRYAN B BABANG conducted lectures about Brgy. Drug Clearing Operation while AGENT MARLON P SANTOS and AA IV MALOU A CAMIT conducted lectures about RA 9165 and Ill Effects of Dangerous Drugs to DILG, Municipal LGU, PNP, all Barangay Chairmen/Chairwomen of Tagoloan and Municipality, Deped, DSWD students and teachers. Said lecture was held at Kapai Municipal covered court. The mentioned activities were in coordination with the LGU of Tagoloan and Kapai Municipality, for their Advocacy Campaign as well as of this office and the implementation of Brgy. Drug Clearing Operation.

On 07 March 2017, Dir.III Bryan B Babang conducted lectures about Brgy. Drug Clearing Operation while Agent Marlon P Santos And Aa Iv Malou A Camit conducted lectures about RA 9165 and Ill Effects of Dangerous Drugsto DILG, Municipal LGU, PNP, all Barangay Chairmen/Chairwomen of Municipality, DSWD students and teachers. Said lecture was held at Balindong Municipal Gymnasium. The mentioned activities were in coordination with the LGU of Balindong Municipality, Lanao Del Sur for their Advocacy Campaign as well as of this office and the implementation of Brgy. Drug Clearing Operation.

On 15 March 2017, Dir.III Bryan B Babang delivered a message during the launching of MASA-MASID of Datu Saudi Ampatuan Municipality.This activity was also attended by DILG and MASA-MASID volunteers of Datu Saudi Ampatuan held at Pagana Kutawato Native Restaurant,. The mentioned activities were in coordination with the DILG Maguindanao for their Advocacy Campaign as well as of this office and the implementation of Brgy. Drug Clearing Operation. Further, AA IV Malou A Camit presented a presentation on Ill Effects of Dangerous Drugs.

On 16 March 2017, DIR II VALENTE G. CARIÑO and AOV BAIQUEEN AJIZAH D. PIANG delivered a presentation about SALIENT PROVISION OF REPUBLIC ACT 9165 and ILL EFFECTS OF DANGEROUS DRUGS during the launching of MASA-MASID of Datu Piang, Municipality of Maguindanao held at at Pagana Kutawato Native Restaurant, Cotabato City. The said activity was attended by DILG officials and MASA-MASID volunteers of the said Municipality.

On 20 March 2017, DIR VALENTE G CARIÑO attended the said meeting which was held in ,Maguindanao. It was presided by Hon. Governor Esmael G Mangudadatu also present are the Provincial Director of Maguindanao Police Provincial Office, representative by the Department of Justice, Superintendents of Maguindanao-I and Maguindano-II of DepEd, Provincial- PIO, representative from religious Sector and LMP President of the Province of Maguindanao. Engr. Amina T Dalandag, DILG Provincial Director discussed the PADAC structure and its duties and responsibilities. In this, Dir. Dalandag mentioned the legal basis and Memorandum creating the PADAC. During her presentation, she presented the PADAC’s action plan for the fiscal year 2017 and solicited the inputs of the members regarding the said plan, after which, the Reorganization of the Provincial Anti-Drug Abuse Council was discussed. Hadja. Helen P Ahmad, MASA MASID Regional Focal person, presented to the Council the overview program of the MASA MASID and discussed the duties, responsibilities, and functions of the MASA MASID volunteers. She also reported to the council that they are currently in the process of selection of MASA MASID volunteers and then training immediately scheduled. PSSUPT Agustin Tello, Maguindanao Provincial Police Director then gave updates regarding the drug surrenderees in the Province of Maguindanao. After the report of PSSUPT Tello, a workshop on the formulation of PADAC’s action plan immediately followed. The members agreed that the regular meeting of the council is the second thursday of every Month.

DIR. CARIÑO, PSSUPT AGUSTIN TELLO with HON. ESMAE MANGUDADATO and Deputy Governor Ramil Dilangalen

On 23 March 2017, DIR II VALENTE G. CARIÑO and AOV BAIQUEEN AJIZAH D. PIANG attended the said Training and Planning Workshop on the Implementation of MASA MASID which was presided by Hon. Governor Esmael Mangundadato. The said event was held in Buluan Gymnasium, Buluan Maguindanao. Incumbent Vice Governor of Cavite Jolo Revilla III was present during the event and he stressed out his strong support on MASA MASID program. Said activity were participated by the Commanding General, 6ID, PA; MASA MASID Regional Focal Person DILG- ARMM; MASA MASID REGIONAL Focal Person-DILG-Maguindanao; Provincial Director PNP- Magindanao; Provincial Social Worker Development Officer of DSWD Maguindanao; District Superintendent DepEd Maguindanao-II; District Superintendent DepEd MAGUINDANAO-I; Peace and Order Provincial Focal Person DILG, Maguindanao; Provincial Health Office IPHO- Maguindanao and all the municipal Mayors of Maguindanao. Further, Engr. Amina T. Dalandag, DILG Provincial Director discussed about the MADAC composition, LADAC/MADAC roles and responsibilities to MASA MASID program. In line with, Edgardo C. Padolina, MASA MASID Provincial Focal Person DILG Maguindanao cited the Implementation Strategies of MASA MASID and Heria P. Dalantay – Peace and Order Provincial Focal person DILG Maguindanao stressed out on MADAC’s action plan and expanded UBAS/HULMA action plan. Further, other stakeholder mentioned above presented to the five hundred (500) participants of their important roles on the said program.

On 25 March 2017, Dir.III Bryan B Babang delivered a message during 1st Multi-Sectoral Peace Summit “Campaign against Extremism, Terrorism and all Illegal Activities. This activity was also attended by HON. BAI SANDRA A SEMA, 1st District Represntative, Maguindanao Province, BGEN.ARNEL DELA VEGA, 6ID Commander, GADZALI JAAFAR, MILF Vice Chairman/ BTC Chairman, ABU HURAYRA UDASAN, Appointed Grand MUFTI of the , mayors from the Municipalities of Talayan, and Datu Piang, Officers from PNP,AFP, Teacher, Ustads students and constituents of Guindulungan. Said activity was held at Municipal Covered Court, Guindulungan, Maguindanao.