Republic of the Philippines Office of the President PHILIPPINE DRUG ENFORCEMENT AGENCY REGIONAL OFFICE VI P. Aquino Ave. Cor. Fort San Pedro Drive Iloilo City 5000 |www.pdea.gov.ph|[email protected]| (033) 337-1600 Regional Webpage Content for January 2018 (PECID and other Activities) PDEA 6 Receives Award for the Successful Conduct of the Security and Safety Operations during the Dinagyang Festival Director Getalla of PDEA RO 6 delivers his message during the Awarding Ceremony following the Golden Year of the Dinagyang Celebration held at the Freedom Grandstand, Iloilo City, January 29, 2018. Freedom Grandstand, Iloilo City – In appreciation of the agency’s support rendered to the Police Regional Office 6, PDEA received an award for the successful conduct of the Security and Safety Operations during the Dinagyang Festival Celebration 2018 held Iloilo City from January 21-28, 2018. The Award of Appreciation was given by Police Chief Superintendent Regional Director, Cesar Hawthorne R. Binag, Task Group Commander of this year’s Dinagyang Festival, and Mayor Jose Espinosa III of Iloilo City. PDEA Regional Offices Undergo Basic Users’ Training and Familiarization of Reloading Machine Quezon City - PDEA Regional Offices all over the country undergo Basic Users' Training and Familiarization of Reloading Machine last January 15-16, 2018 conducted by Stronghand, Inc.held at the Le Defense Building, E. Rodriguez Avenue, Quezon City. Stronghand Inc. is a supplier of Firearms and Ammunition and the Dillon Super 1050, a Reloading Machine to ensure advance marksmanship. Ms. Meryll J. Marcelino, Supply Officer of PDEA 6 represented the Region and was given training to operate the reloading machine. BKD Movement Launches Outreach Activity and Convention Dumangas, Iloilo - More than 4,000 students from 100 secondary schools in the Province of Iloilo participated in the Outreach Activity and Convention of Barkada Kontra Droga (BDK) last January 13, 2018 at the Monfort Civic and Culture Center, Dumangas Plaza, where PDEA takes active part as lead agency in the Anti-Illegal Drug Campaign. Director Wardley M. Getalla, PDEA 6 Regional Director delivers his message to the Anti-Drug Student Advocates from different secondary schools all over Iloilo Province. PDEA Director attends Consultative Meeting with NBI Chief Fort San Pedro, Iloilo City – Director Wardley M. Getalla and Chief of Operations Meynard O. Villaluz, Intelligence Officer III of PDEA 6 met with National Bureau of Investigation Director, Atty. Max Salvador, last January 10, 2018 at 1:00PM held at the NBI Regional 6 Office, Fort San Pedro Iloilo City. Discussed during the meeting were the roles of the NBI to PDEA’s Anti-Drug Operations. This included a session deliberating on how to strengthen coordination between the PDEA and the NBI. PDEA 6 Conducts Orientation and Symposia on Barangay Drug Clearing Program in the Municipality of Tubungan Tubungan, Iloilo – A Barangay Drug Clearing Program Cum Consultative Meeting between PDEA, PNP and MADAC of the Municipality of Tubungan was conducted last January 19, 2018. The orientation included attendance from Barangay Officials and participants for pre-assessment of required documents for drug-clearing. Resource persons from PDEA 6 Cibeleo P. Nobleza, Jr., Liza Marie V. Saludes, Regie C. Allesa and Richard H. Gabayeron provided technical assistance and guidance in the preparation of Drug Clearing documents. Presidential Communications Operations Office meet with PIOs of Region 6 From left to right: Anna Maria Paz Banaag, Asst. Secretary of PCOO, Stephen Roy P. Macariza of PDEA 6 and Director Princess Duque, Social Media Officer during Press Con at the Casa Real, Iloilo Provincial Capitol, January 11, 2018. Iloilo City - Presidential Communications Operations Office held a Press Conference last January 11, 2018 at the Casa Real, Iloilo with other Information Officers from different Local Government Units, Non-Government Organizations and Agencies to provide guidelines on how to be an effective Public Information Officer for operational news and information dissemination. An open forum followed suit highlighting concerns and other matters pertaining to public information. Kalibo Aklan Creates Ordinance to Form Dangerous Drugs Administrative Council Provincial Capitol, Kalibo Aklan – In lieu of the Joint Committee Hearing to consider and review proposal on the ordinance creating the Aklan Dangerous Drugs Administrative Council, Agent Jose Ramir B. Batuigas, Intelligence Officer II of PDEA RO 6 attended Interaction Meeting by Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Kalibo Aklan last January 12, 2018 at 9:00AM held at the East Room Sangguniang Panlalawigan Building, Provincial Capitol. The event was spearheaded by the Committee on Disaster Preparedness and Peace and Order Committee on Health and Social Services of Aklan. The said council will serve as conduit of all activities related to Anti-Illegal Drugs Campaign and to promote a Drug-Free Workplace in the Province of Aklan. Task Force Aninipay Strategize Action Plan for Anti-Criminality for Region 6 Camp General Adriano Hernandez, Dingle Iloilo - On January 16, 2018 at 9:00 AM, Investigation Agent Thessa B. Albańo, Asst. Regional Director PDEA 6 attended the RPOC Meeting of the Heads of Executive Cells and Regional Task Forces of TASK FORCE ANINIPAY where different agencies are tasked to organize and manage proposals relative to said Anti-Criminality Action Plan. Said activity was presided by BGEN PIO DIÑOSO, Commanding Officer, 301st Brigade, and attended by Heads of Executive Cells and Regional Task Forces of TASK FORCE ANINIPAY. PDEA discusses ICAD with Iloilo City Mayor Iloilo City, January 24, 2018 - Director Wardley M. Getalla of PDEA 6 deliberated new plans and coordination with the City of Iloilo through its Mayor, Jose Espinosa III, particularly to include ICAD members or the Inter-Agency Committee on Anti-Illegal Drugs, city to conduct meeting to gather ICAD members (PDEA, PNP, DILG, DOH and other clusters) and strengthen relationship by virtue of EO 15. A meeting for the purpose will be held on February 9, 2018 which will be presided by the Mayor. Initial Screenings Continue for Barangay Drug Clearing of Municipalities and Provinces in Region 6 In line with the ongoing Orientation and Symposia on Barangay Drug Clearing Programs all over Region 6, initial screening of requirements and other documents to aid drug clearing continue to commence in the Region, with PDEA steering and directing these Municipalities of the guidelines and process to finally declare their community as drug-free. Libertad, Antique Libertad, Antique - January 12, 2018 initial screening of documents for Barangay Drug Clearing Program, Municipality of Libertad, Antique Province with Cibeleo Nobleza Jr.(HRMO), Richard Gabayeron (Admin Aide), Joseph Anthony D. Yee and Jhumelyn D. Abeto (Case Monitors) of PDEA 6, also with MLGOO Patrick Jacildo. Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo Province Barotac Nuevo Iloilo - January 11, 2018, Barangay Drug Clearing Orientation, Series, Symposia and Consultative Meeting with Cibeleo Nobleza Jr. (HRMO) and Case monitor Joseph Anthony Yee, PDEA 6. Agents attend Improving and Ensuring Successful Prosecution of Drug Cases PDEA RO6, Iloilo – Drug Enforcement Officers, Evidence Custodians, Chemists and Case Monitors appearing in court attends Seminar on Improving and Ensuring Successful Prosecution of RA 9165 Cases last January 9, 2018 held at the RO 6 Conference Room. Prosecutor Leonel Dapat of the Iloilo City Prosecutor’s Office served as Resource Speaker during the one day event. An open forum followed which involved issues and concerns relative to court proceedings and prosecution of drug cases. PDEA and DILG Region 6 meet for Action Plan to Strengthen Barangay Drug Clearing Iloilo City – Acting Director Wardley M. Getalla of PDEA 6 met with Atty. Anthony C. Nuyda, Regional Director of DILG Region 6 last January 24, 2018 at 2:00PM at the Diversion 21 Hotel to discuss roles and strategies that must be implemented as action plan for 2018 relative to the anti-drug campaign and operations as well as roles of the PDEA and DILG particularly during Barangay Drug Clearing Operations. PDEA 6 conducts continues initial screenings and deliberations of barangays and municipalities on their drug clearing program and ties up with the different stakeholders to speed up the process. Prison Guards and DEOs attend Training on Proper Handling of Detainees and Management of Jail Facility Seminar PDEA RO6, Iloilo - To ensure the right standard operating procedure and safeguard management of arrested drug personalities, Agents and Prison Guards of PDEA Regional Office 6 attended training and seminar entitled Proper Handling of Detainees and Management of Jail Facility Seminar last January 5, 2018 at 9:00AM held at the PDEA 6 Conference Hall. Jail Superintendent Gilbert D. Peremne, Deputy Regional Director of BJMP RO 6 served as Resource Speaker during the training. PDEA, DOH 6 Discuss Intensification of Drug Rehabilitation in BADACs Iloilo City – Acting Regional Director Wardley M. Getalla and Acting Asst. Regional Director Thessa B. Albaño of PDEA 6 met with Director Marlyn Convocar of the Department of Health, Regional Office 6 last January 22, 2018, 3:00PM held at the DOH Office, Mandurriao Iloilo to discuss common concerns regarding the lack of rehab program for drug dependents and other matters in relation to the anti-drug campaign, most particularly, the intensification of drug rehabilitation in Barangay Drug Clearing Program. PDEA 6 joins PESO Job Fair 2018 Robinsons Jaro, Iloilo City – In line with the week-long Dinagyang Celebration, the Philippine Employment Service Office launched their Job Fair 2018 last January 25, 2018 from 9:00AM to 5:00PM at the Robinsons Mall, Jaro Iloilo City. PDEA 6 Personnel manned the booth and gave out flyers for the ongoing recruitment for Drug Ennforcement Officers as well as guidelines for the application process. .