DILG cites Ilocos Norte for anti-drug drive

LAOAG CITY — The Dept. of Interior and Local Government has cited the provincial government of Ilocos Norte for its all-out support to the government’s campaign against illegal drugs.

Last Monday, local officials led by Vice Gov. Eugenio Angelo Marcos Barba received a plaque of appreciation at the Sangguniang Panlalawigan session hall from representatives of the DILG and the Ilocos Norte Police Provincial Office (INPPO).

“Out of the total number of provinces in the country, Ilocos Norte has been chosen as one of the 15 awardees which means our Provincial Anti-Drug Abuse Council (PADAC) is active,” said Provincial Director Cesar Pasiwen of the INPPO.

Three other municipalities of Ilocos Norte were also awarded for having an active Municipal Anti-Drug Abuse Council (MADAC).

These are the towns of Marcos, San Nicolas and Bacarra.

“We are very thankful for our local government units for their support,” Pasiwen added. Ilocos Norte’s PADAC gained an average of 85 to 99 points for its anti-drug drive based on the 2017 Anti-Drug Abuse Council Performance Audit.

Signed by DILG Secretary Eduardo