DILG urges support for anti-drug advocacy programs

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FILE - An alleged drug dealer is handcuffed after a drug buy bust operation conducted by policemen where they caught this 18 year old boy selling marijuana in Manila on May 12, 2018. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs has left nearly 4,000 drug suspects dead and seen human rights groups claim he was responsible for a crime against humanity. The anti-drugs campaign enjoys popular support while the fiery-tongued Duterte has rejected any criticism of his human rights record.

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MANILA, Philippines — The Department of the Interior and Local Government is looking to drum up public support for its anti-drug advocacy program in "Buhay Ingatan, Droga’y Ayawan" or BIDA Program nationwide on November 26.

 

"All of us must act and be heroes against illegal drugs. In our hands rests a good tomorrow for our youth free from the scourge of drugs," Abalos said in Filipino in a statement sent to reporters Friday.

 

BIDA Program is a nationwide anti-illegal drugs advocacy program involving local government units, national government agencies, and other sectors of society that will focus more on drug demand reduction and rehabilitation in the communities.

 

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