In celebration of its 43rd Anniversary, the Pag-asa Youth Association of the Philippines (PYAP) in ccordination woth the Department of Social welfare and Dvelopment (DSWD6) conducted a Drug Awareness Seminar in line with the theme: “43 Years of Meaningful Youth Participation towards a Drug Free Nation.”
“Young people are the backbone of our nation’s future but they are also the weakest part of the society and the most potential victims of exploitation. Empowerment will save them from drug abuse,” said Aquilina C. Gaitan, head of DSWD6’s Social Technology Unit.
The seminar was held as a two-day activity from July 21-22, 2017 in Madison Hotel, Iloilo City.
The participants were presidents of PYAP and the Regional Youth Service Provider Association (RYSPA).
Spearheaded by DSWD6’s Social Technology Unit, the activity showcased an orientation on RA 9165 known as the Comprehensive Dangerous Act of 2002 which was facilitated by a Public Information Officer from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA).
The seminar was also attended by a representative from the Department of Health (DOH) which emphasized the misuse and ill effects of drugs on health.
“Due to the imposing issue on drugs in our country, it is only essential to educate the youth about dangerous drugs which will hasten their awareness and participation towards a drug free nation,” Gaitan finally stressed./XzyrabelleServento/DSWD6/