26/10/2026
𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗜𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗘 𝗢𝗡 𝗕𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗬 𝗗𝗥𝗨𝗚 𝗖𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 (𝗥𝗢𝗖𝗕𝗗𝗖) 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗫 𝗗𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗥𝗨𝗚 𝗖𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗙 𝗕𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗬 𝗟𝗨𝗥𝗨𝗚𝗔𝗡
On October 23, 2026, the Regional Oversight Committee on Barangay Drug Clearing (ROCBDC) Region X conducted a deliberation in El Salvador City, Misamis Oriental, to evaluate the Drug Clearing Application of Barangay Lurugan, Valencia City, Bukidnon. The deliberation assessed the barangay’s compliance with the requirements for drug-clearing status. Barangay Lurugan successfully passed the evaluation and was granted Drug-Cleared Status, marking a significant achievement in its anti-illegal drug efforts.
The activity was attended by the Anti-Illegal Drugs and Substance Abuse Division (AIDSAD), headed by Mr. Giovanni C. Asis, in support of the City Government of Valencia’s continuing efforts to strengthen local anti-illegal drug initiatives under the leadership of City Mayor Hon. Amie G. Galario and City Vice Mayor Hon. Greizl Galario-Fernandez.
The activity was also supported by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), represented by City Local Government Operations Officer (CLGOO) Mr. Jan Eric L. Manasan, MGA; the City Health Office (CHO), represented by Ms. Dawn Dee N. Dumaquita, RN; and the Philippine National Police (PNP), led by PLTCOL Hope Mark L Orbuda. Their participation highlighted the importance of inter-agency coordination and collaboration in meeting the requirements for barangay drug-clearing initiatives.
The successful attainment of Drug-Cleared Status by Barangay Lurugan reflects the collective efforts of the barangay council, led by Punong Barangay Hon. Marlon M. Librando, Jr., together with the stakeholders and partner agencies, in implementing anti-illegal drug programs and promoting community safety.
This accomplishment further reinforces the City Government of Valencia’s commitment to sustaining anti-illegal drug initiatives, maintaining peace and order, and fostering safer, healthier, and more drug-resilient communities.