The aggie department is recognized as a staunch partner of the government on drug demand reduction.

 

EL SALVADOR CITY – The Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 10 (DA-10) under the leadership of OIC-Regional Executive Director Carlene C. Collado recently received recognition for its support to the national government’s efforts on drug demand reduction during the Buhay Ingatan, Droga’y Ayawan (BIDA) Rollout and Caravan on Monday, February 6, 2023, this city.

The BIDA campaign is a nationwide anti-illegal drugs advocacy spearheaded by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) in cooperation with the Philippine National Police’s revitalized Kapulisan, Simbahan, at Pamayanan (KASIMBAYANAN) program which involves local government units, national government agencies, and other key sectors of society in efforts towards drug demand reduction and rehabilitation.

During the event, DA-10 Regional Technical Director for Operations Carlota S. Madriaga received the Certificate of Appreciation from DILG Secretary Atty. Benjamin C. Abalos, Jr., who in his keynote speech, enjoined members of the government and the private sector to continuously participate in this ‘whole-of-nation’ approach against the proliferation of drug-related cases in the country.

RTD Madriaga also participated in the signing of the Pledge of Commitment, signifying the agency’s support for the said advocacy.

In support of the BIDA caravan, DA-10’s Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division also held a Kadiwa exhibit where a variety of agri-fishery products from exhibitors Miarayon Highland Farmers Association, Northern Mindanao Federation of Dairy Cooperatives, and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Region 10 were sold at competitive prices.

These products included vegetables, dairy and fish products.# (GDAndres)