THE Municipal Government of Mexico in Pampanga was conferred with the 2019 National Anti-Drug Abuse Council (Adac) Performance Award by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG).

Mayor Teddy Tumang and the Municipal Council members were presented the award in recognition of the town's exemplary efforts in the performance of its duties in complementing the National Government's anti-illegal drug campaign, and in garnering a score of 90 functionality points during the conduct of the 2018 Adac performance audit.

The National ADAC Performance Award is given to local government units (LGUs) that achieved an adjectival rating of "ideal" (high functionality) based on the 2017 Adac performance audit.

Through DILG Memorandum Circular 2018-159, the DILG announced the implementation of the 2017 Adac performance audit to ensure the continued performance of the Adacs using audit criteria such as organized local Adac; implementation of Adac Plans and Programs; fund allocation; support to Adacs in component LGUs; and conduct of quarterly meetings.

The program's comprehensive approach taps all interventions available from all agencies and sectors, including the peace, health, youth, religious, and media sectors, among others.