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Ilocos Norte peace, drug councils meet for 2nd quarter report

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By Bernard Ver
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LAOAG CITY—The Provincial Peace and Order Council and Anti-Drug Abuse Council held a joint meeting for the second quarter review at the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) Session Hall.

Ilocos Norte Vice Governor Eugenio Angelo M. Barba presided over the conference in lieu of Ilocos Norte Governor Ma. Imelda Josefa “Imee” R. Marcos.

The Ilocos Norte Police Provincial Office (INPPO), with P/Senior Superintendent Cesar R. Pasiwen leading, presented updated data of illegal drugs-cleared municipalities which includes Marcos, Carasi, Dumalneg, Adams, Burgos, Currimao, Banna, Vintar and Piddig, and a total of 518 barangays out of the 559 barangays in the province.

The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) represented by agent Lanibelle C. Ancheta said that from April 1 to June 30, 2018, they seized a total of 4.9758 grams of shabu and 7.0996 grams marijuana.

The Philippine Army’s 702nd Brigade, through Lt. Col. Jearie Boy Familian, reported the significant reduction of the New People’s Army rebels’ strength, including the Kilusang Guerilla in terms of firepower and manpower and their movements in the province of Abra, a neighboring province.

In the forum, SP member Atty. DaVinci Crisostomo ordered the Provincial DILG officer Engr. Samuel Borja to prepare program of works for the PPOC and PADAC. The council has funded approximately PHP10 million for projects and programs in-line with the objectives of the two councils.

Also in attendance were top military and police officials in the province as well as from various government agencies.

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