Bislig City pushes for community recovery with CBDRP launch
By Nida Grace P. Barcena
BISLIG CITY (PIA) — The Community-Based Drug Rehabilitation Program (CBDRP) General Intervention Session 1 was launched on January 21 at the evacuation center in Mangagoy, Bislig City, marking a strong start to the city’s continuing efforts to promote recovery and rehabilitation among individuals affected by drug abuse.
The activity served as a platform to strengthen community-based support systems and encourage collective participation in the recovery process, an initiative aligned with the national government’s anti-illegal drugs agenda, which emphasizes rehabilitation, reintegration, and community involvement.
This also supports the Philippine National Drug Policy and the Comprehensive Local Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program, which calls for multi-sectoral collaboration and community-based interventions to address the root causes of drug abuse and prevent relapse.
In his message, Mayor Florencio C. Garay, through Milly U. Vios, executive assistant III, extended heartfelt encouragement to the participants and emphasized the city government’s continued support for rehabilitation initiatives. The mayor also underscored the importance of community cooperation in sustaining the program.
A comprehensive overview of the CBDRP was presented by Julius R. Carrido, Bislig City local government operations officer (CLGOO) from the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG). Carrido highlighted the program’s objectives, key interventions, and the vital role of community involvement in ensuring the success of rehabilitation efforts.
The Philippine National Police, through the Bislig City Police Station, also expressed strong support for the program. During the session, the police station personnel/official discussed Republic Act 9165, particularly focusing on the requirements for delisting and the legal framework that supports the rehabilitation process.
The activity showcased strong collaboration between the city government of Bislig and its partner agencies, reinforcing their shared commitment to promoting awareness, rehabilitation, and hope for recovery among community members, supporting the national agenda of a drug-free Philippines through community-based solutions. (NGPB, PIA Surigao del Sur)
