Lapu plans to build reformation center for drug surrenderees

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Lao said that the reformation center will be called “Balay Silingan,” which is one strategy of PDEA and the national government.

Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan discusses the city’s plan to build a reformation center for drug pushers and drug surrenderers with the heads of concerned agencies. | Photo courtesy of Gary Lao

Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan met today, May 6 with City of Lapu-Lapu Office for Substance Abuse Prevention head Garry Lao and City Social Welfare and Development Office head Annabeth Cuizon to discuss the said plan, together with Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency -7 regional director Levi Ortiz. “It is intended for surrenderers who fall under the pushers’ category as it is mandatory for every local government unit to have a reformation center based on the Dangerous Drugs Board regulation,” Lao said on his Facebook post.

On Wednesday, May 5, 2021, some members of the City Anti-Drug Abuse Council has visited the said facility.

 

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