Few songs have captured the pain of a parent watching a child lose their way quite like "Anak." Written by the late OPM legend Freddie Aguilar, the timeless classic has moved millions around the world with its haunting message about youthful rebellion, regret, and a parent 's unconditional...
TACLOBAN CITY – Albuera, Leyte Mayor Kerwin Espinosa demonstrated his commitment to making his hometown drug-free through the recent opening of the Balay Silangan Reformation Center in the municipality. In a statement on Friday, the mayor said the center, inaugurated on March 3, is designed to...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) said the passage into law of Senate Bill (SB) No. 2721 is a "significant step" towards the reintegration into society of former drug dependents. SB 2721 is a proposed "Act Mandating the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority to Design and Implement...
CEBU CITY – The province of Bohol will soon have its own drug rehabilitation center. AUMENTADO (FB) The plan to put up a drug rehabilitation center was discussed when Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos Jr. visited the province recently. “One of the things that we discussed is...
President Marcos has called on Filipinos to be part of the fight against illegal drugs, urging them to report drug-related activities and support rehabilitation efforts. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) While rehabilitation continues to be the government's...
Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a bill seeking to ensure gainful employment for rehabilitated drug users and grant incentives to companies who hire them. Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada (Senate PRIB Photo) In filing...
Around 40 barangay community service coordinators (BCSCs) in Valenzuela City underwent a two-day "trainer's training" for the city's community-based drug rehabilitation and reintegration program held last Nov. 24 and 25. Under the VC Cares Plus program, the BCSCs were trained to handle concerns and...
