BALAY Silangan reformation center held its closing ceremony for their 18 drug reformists at the Bacolod City Government lobby, Tuesday, December 20.
The graduates were the first batch catered in a month-long reformation and intervention program inside the said center since Nov. 22.
Councilor Pao Sy, who represented Mayor Albee Benitez in the activity, encouraged them to become an inspiration to other future drug reformists. “Don't look back, move forward,” she emphasized.
Families of former drug offenders also shared the accomplishment during the event.
A community-based aftercare rehabilitation program will be executed by Department of Social Services and Development (DSSD) and Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Councils (BADAC), all under the supervision of City Anti-Drug Abuse Council.
Second batch of beneficiaries is expected on the earlier months of 2023.
Councilor Simple Distrito, Balay Silangan Administrator Primitivo Tabujara Jr., City Administrator Atty. Pacifico Maghari III and other officials attended the event.
Officers from concerned sectors have also been recognized for their efforts in strengthening and sustaining the program which includes a family drug abuse prevention program for the drug reformists and their families. (PR)