Youth group formed vs drugs, terrorism

CEBU, Philippines —  The Police Regional Office (PRO)-7 spearheaded the oath taking ceremony of the youth group that would help in the campaign against illegal drugs and terrorism.

The Kabataan Kontra Droga at Terorismo (KKDAT) gathered young leaders for the election of officers for the Central Visayas chapter that will later on represent the region in the national elections.

“Ang ilang role bahin sa atoang programa, kay ang pag suporta sa PNP, sa atong kampanya para masugpo nato ang illegal nga droga ug terorismo dri sa atong nasod,” said Colonel Jeffrey T. Caballes, Officer-in-Charge of the Regional Community Affairs and Development Division.

Caballes said the country is facing the nagging problem on illegal drugs and terrorism and the KKDAT program will support the government’s thrust.

Jessica Resch, Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) President and newly elected KKDAT President, said that the SK Councilor’s top role is to introduce the KKDAT program to the barangays’ SK officials in order to spread the news to their community that they are one in the fight against illegal drugs and terrorism.

Resch added that the SK officials from the different barangays will be active in interacting with the people to make them aware about the program.

Caballes said that the newly chosen officers will represent Region 7 during the national elections at the national headquarters in Tarlac where the summit will be held on February 6.  Karmella Ann Colina, UV Intern, GAN (FREEMAN)