CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Sep. 29 – The Inter-Agency Committee on Anti-Illegal Drugs (ICAD) Advocacy Cluster convened its 3rd quarter meeting for CY 2023, at the DILG Regional Office - 10.
On behalf of DILG 10 Regional Director Wilhelm M. Suyko, CESO IV, LGOO Rumarhevson Bacal welcomed and expressed his gratitude for everyone’s presence. Moreover, he highlighted that the meeting gives everyone the chance to raise awareness of the progress and accomplishments of each agency.
Following their presentations, DILG 10 then proposed a Buhay Ingatan, Droga’y Ayawan (BIDA) partnership with the ICAD members to further intensify and strengthen the implementation of the program. In addition, the list of activities and initiatives to be undertaken in the said partnership was also discussed.
The ICAD continues to work towards addressing the issues caused by the illegal drug trade, including drug production, distribution, and usage, which can have a significant adverse impact on social, economic, and health issues. The said committee also facilitates coordination and collaboration among different agencies to address issues related to illegal drugs. (DILG L/ A. Artajo) 

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