ORDER COUNCIL as to the DRUG USERS & PUSHERS WHO SURRENDERED IN THE DIFFERENT TOWNS OF BENGUET
DATE:
JULY 21, 2016
FACTS AND OBSERVATION:
1. The Committee Chairman on Laws, Rules, Ordinances, Peace and Order attended the Special PPOC meeting at the Provincial Capitol, presided by the Governor himself, Hon. Crescencio C. Pacalso; 2. The urgent meeting was attended by the mayors or their representatives, with complete attendance from the 13 municipalities of Benguet, including their Chiefs of Police and other Provincial and Regional Officials of the PNP; 3. The Provincial Officials presented the consolidated reports of the Chiefs of Police of all Benguet Municipalities; 4. The common concerns of all municipalities were raised during the meeting: a. No funds for drug testing b. No rehabilitation centers c. No alternative livelihood for the cultivators and the pushers The following were recommended by the PPOC: (1)
Accreditation of the Municipal Rural Health Units of all Municipalities
of Benguet for the drug testing;
(2)
Creation of the Task Force for this situation;
(3)
More aggressive and well-equipped Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse
Council
THIS REPORT IS SOLELY FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE AUGUST BODY.
HON. ____________________________________ SB Chairman-Committee on Laws, Rules, Ordinances, Peace and Order