Launching of Masa-Masid program of DILG implemented

 By: Mike Navarro

 Lanao del Norte, Philippines (The Redline News Philippines) - LGU of Sapad Lanao del Norte launch a MASA -MASID a DILG program in support of anti corruption and war against  illegal drugs of  the present adminastration.

1Lt. Marloue S. Dicen  of 15th IB of Philippine Army here together with the Sapad Municipal Police Officials and men  headed by  P/SInsp. Rando M. Salvacion  and representative from Provincial Police Office  of this province  headed by P/Supt. Edwin Mondalo  -Chief Operations Officers and Plans, Engr.Marcelo Enrique B Libot-Provincial Director of DILG-LDN, representative from interfaith sector headed by Pastor Augustino Noval Jr, Mrs Evelyn S Madrio-representative from DSWD Region 10, Hon Mary Sheila B Pestolante-Judge of MCTC attended the Municipal Launching MASA-MASID Summit 2017 (Mamamayang Ayaw Sa Anomalya-Mamamayang Ayaw sa Illegal Na Droga) held at Municipal Hall, Brgy Poblacion, Sapad of the said province.

The said activity was facilitated by the LGU of Sapad headed by  Mayor Paruk U Asiz,  and attended by all members of Barangay Anti Drug Abuse Council (BADAC), Barangay Captains, Dep-Ed and  Religious sectors.

During the said activity, 1Lt. Dicen  conducted short briefing presentation regarding the current peace and order situation in the area and unit’s accomplishments with the  support to the anti-illegal drug campaign of the police.

.He also added that the Philippine Army  is willing to supports the Police  anytime and anywhere on its program with the collaboration of all stakeholders especially the local officials specifically the local populace, he said.

Under DILG Memorandum Circular 2016-116, the program has four main thrusts: information and education campaign in communities for government programs against corruption, illegal drugs and criminality; creation of a reporting mechanism on illegal drugs-related activities; formulation of community-based rehabilitation programs; and revive the spirit of volunteerism by creating a volunteer-friendly atmosphere for organizations that wishes to be partners for change.

Entitled Mamamayang Ayaw Sa Anomalya, Mamamayang Ayaw sa Ilegal na Droga or ‘MASA MASID,’ the program aims to encourage communities to take a proactive stance in the government’s fight against corruption, illegal drugs, and criminality.

The MASA-MASID is a barangay-based anti-criminality, anti-corruption and anti-illegal drugs program of DILG which encourages multi-sectoral partnership through volunteerism.

The said program is envisioned to unite different organizations in creating safer and drug-free communities in the country which brought together barangay officials and religious groups for programs on good governance and community development, MASA MASID stresses the importance of multi-sectoral linkages in communities in combating the spread of illegal drugs, as well as corruption and criminality.(PR/Photo Courtesy by  15IB Bravo Coy with  report by Mike Navarro/posted by Becky D. de Asis-The Redline News Philippines)