24/09/2025
๐ฆ๐๐๐๐ฃ-๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป: ๐ฆ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป๐ด๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ป๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ข๐๐ฟ ๐๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฎ ๐๐ฟ๐๐ด-๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ
The Gerona Municipal Police Station, in partnership with our LGU, conducted the Strengthening Institutional Capacities Against Illegal Drugs โ Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Council (SICAP-BADAC) Orientation at Gerona Covered Court, Poblacion 1, Gerona, Tarlac, with the active participation of BADAC members from the 44 barangays of Gerona.
The program opened with the welcome remarks of our Acting Chief of Police, PLTCOL EDILBERTO SANTIAGO, followed by an inspiring message from our Vice Mayor, Hon. Engr. Eloy C. Eclar.
Resource speakers included representatives from PDEA Tarlac, IO I Angeline Ing-Inga who discussed the Sustainability of Barangay Drug Clearing Program, and IO I Jiana Daluping who explained the Requirements on the Application of Retention of Drug-cleared and Drug-free Status.
Further lectures were delivered by PLT VIVIAN CARIAGA, CAD Officer of CATA/EO70, and LGOO VI Jessica Esguerra, MLGOO of Gerona, who tackled the BADAC Functionality Audit, Duties, and Responsibilities.
The program concluded with a meaningful closing message from Hon. Councilor Eufrocino Bartolome Jr., Peace and Order Council Chairman, emphasizing unity and dedication in keeping Gerona safe and drug-free.
This initiative was made possible through the support of our Municipal Mayor, Hon. Engr. May B. Eclar, together with our LGU and partner agencies.
Together, we remain committed to strengthening our fight against illegal drugs and ensuring a safer, drug-free Gerona.