ON MARCH 9, 2018, Ateneo de Davao University Center against Illegal Drugs (AdDU-CAID) celebrated its first year anniversary.
The part 1 of the event started with heartwarming opening remarks from the CAID director - Mr. Roawie Quimba. It was followed by the presentation of the CAID four programs achievements and updates by program heads.
The Healing and Recovery for Drug Surenderers by Dr. Melba Manapol, Drug Hotline/Referral Helpline by Apple Alvarez, RN,MN, Human Rights Training and Rights-Based policing by lawyer Arnold Cruz Abejaron, and Research on Mindanao Drug Trade: Linking to Global by Neil Pancho.
An executive session between Regional Director Manuel Gaerlan of Philippine National Police (PNP)-Davao Region representing Director General Ronaldo De La Rosa and board members and staff of CAID.
Representatives from local government units Zamboanga City, Boston (Davao Oriental), PNP-General Santos, and BJMP-Davao Region joined in the conversation. It was a very fruitful discussion where most are overwhelmed with CAID accomplishments.
Gaerlan even extended his thanks to the AdDU-CAID’s initiative in helping with the problem of illegal drugs. He did not expect that CAID has its active wide programs, truly helping. He also added that he hopes to work together with CAID for the betterment of the community.
The Part 2 of the event is the recognition of CAID partners namely Sagop Kinabuhi Program 2 of the Archdiocese of Davao, City Anti-Drug Abuse Council of the Local Government of Davao City, Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Council of Davao City, Department of Agriculture RO XI, Department of Health RO XI, Department of Social Welfare and Development RO XI, Philippine National Police and Philippine Drug Enformcement. The CAID team would like to thank them all for their support.
The event ended with a closing remarks from Mr. Jeremy Eliab, AdDU Executive Vice President. Again, congratulations to AdDU-CAID! Continue to move forward and touch lives. To God be the glory!