2011 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (IDADAIT)

Pursuant to the Presidential Proclamation No. 264 dated June 1, 1988, the 26th of June of every year has been declared as the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (IDADAIT). This declaration is in support of the resolution passed by the United Nations (UN) General Assembly on December 7, 1987. The event will be observed simultaneously by all UN member-countries. This year's celebration will be spearheaded by the Dangerous Drugs Board. The theme of this year's observance is "Mahalin ang Kalikasan, Ingatan ang Kalusugan, Droga'y Iwasan!" The goal of which is to inform the public, particularly the youth, on the value of a healthy lifestyle and to create awareness on the harmful effects of drugs as well as to promote civic consciousness and protection to the environment.

All regional directors (RDs) and schools division superintendents (SDSs) are requested to support the celebration by enjoining the regions, divisions and schools to come up with appropriate related activities to include the putting-up of streamers (sample format enclosed) in their areas to commemorate the observance of the IDADAIT.

For more information, please contact the Chairman, Dangerous Drugs Board at telephone no.: (02) 929-6679, fax no.: (02) 929-5377 or visit website: http.www.ddb.gov.ph.com or send a message at e-mail address: Info@ddb.ph.com. - https://www.affordablecebu.com/