Carrying its sincere dedication in transforming every schools in the city into a drug-free haven, the City Government of Valenzuela through Valenzuela Anti-Drug Abuse Council (VADAC), headed by Councilor Atty. Bimbo Dela Cruz, facilitated a poster making contest with a theme “Kabataan Kontra Droga,” held at Disiplina Village - Bignay High School (DVBHS) Multi-purpose Hall, November 18.
There were 28 student participants from Disiplina Village – Bignay High School who staggered expressing their opinions and ideologies through drawing, about the harmful effects of the prohibited drugs and its current situation in the country. There were five (5) chosen victors who were awarded with certificates and cash price as they confidently showed off their drawing skills to promote anti-drug awareness.
Here is the list of the winners:
· Colleen L. Cuevas (1st Place)
· Ace P. Saquing (2nd Place)
· Xavier Ryan S. Balit (3rd Place)
· Angelica C. Aguilar (Consolation Prize)
· Princess Leica Arriane M. Brioso (Consolation Prize)
It may be recalled that VADAC has been doing several initiatives and programs on drug awareness – one of those was the symposium held last October 7, 2022, which was joined by freshmen students from Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela (PLV). With this, the Local Government is doing every possible way to educate the students and disseminate information which involves awareness on the adverse effects of the prohibited drugs in their health and their lives. Moreover, there has been an established rehabilitation center inside the city called Balai Banyuhay, where lives that were torn by illegal drugs are being transformed into lives full of hopes and start-ups.
In order to fulfill the desire of the Local Government of Valenzuela City to provide a drug-free schools and community, the formulation of programs continues to completely end the long-standing drug problem in the city. The city also wants to serve as a safe home for its constituents that will take care of them and lead them to a higher standard of living
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