Manaoag mayor cites barangay leaders for drug-cleared status
MANAOAG Mayor Jeremy Agerico Rosario cited the role of barangay leaders in the successful campaign against illegal drugs after the whole town was recently declared drug-cleared by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Region 1.
In 2022, Manaoag was ranked third among Pangasinan towns with the highest number of drug cases.
In an interview, Rosario said he immediately coordinated with PDEA to take the necessary steps in cleansing their communities of illegal drugs.
All barangay chairmen were convened to discuss strategies for eradicating illegal drugs and apprehending drug personalities.
The mayor also highlighted the importance of establishing the Balay Silangan, a rehabilitation center for drug users.
Rosario emphasized that maintaining their drug-cleared status is a collective responsibility of the authorities and the public. (Ahikam Pasion)
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