Office of the Municipal Planning and Development Coordinator

The orientation started with an invocation by SK Chairman Aaron Vince De Guzman and followed by the singing of the Philippine National Anthem through an Audio-Visual Presentation.

Local Youth Development Council Chairman, Hon. Carl Adrian P. Sahagun, greeted and welcomed all the participants (SK Officials and youth leaders of different youth organizations). He thanked everyone for their time to participate in this kind of activity. He also said that as youth leaders, they must be role models to their generations and younger generations, and should be part in achieving a safe environment through supporting Anti-Drug Abuse Prevention Programs.

After the welcome remarks of Hon. SK Sahagun, Local Youth Development Officer, Mr. Francis M. Macalincag introduced our ADAC Focal Person, Mr. Antero Galang to share and to give an overview on what will be discussed.

Mr. Antero Galang explained that we are celebrating the 2024 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (IDADAIT) or World Drug Day. He mentioned that this is being observed every 26th of June of every year pursuant to Resolution 42/112 of 7 December 1987 by the United Nations (UN) General Assembly. He also stated that this is celebrated among UN member-states to strengthen action and cooperation in achieving the goal of a world free of drug abuse. And as part of the observance of the 2024 IDADAIT, the Municipality of Alitagtag through the Municipal Anti-Drug Abuse Council conducted an activity which is the USAPANG BIDA (Buhay Ingatan, Droga’y Ayawan) PROGRAM- ORIENTATION AND INTRODUCTION TO THE CHALLENGE PROGRAM to the SK Officials and other youth leaders.

After the short overview of Mr. Galang about IDADAIT, he then introduced Pat Chris John Catapat of Alitagtag MPS to discuss the USAPANG BIDA (Buhay Ingatan, Droga’y Ayawan) PROGRAM. He emphasized on how the youth leaders will have a great impact and help on pursuing this program especially in their community. As this is about prevention, it is best to tap the younger generations and give them awareness on the evil effects of use of illegal drugs. The youth leaders should think and implement activities that will divert the attention of the youth to useful things that may enhance their skills and capabilities, how they can cope up with anxiety and depression, rather than trying the use of illegal drugs.

The 3-Day Seminar/ Workshop on the Formulation of the Enhanced Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) CY 2025-2030 of the Municipality of Alitagtag was conducted last November 27-29, 2024 at Ramada by Wyndham Manila Central, Ongpin St. Binondo, Manila.

Last August 18, 2023, the Office of the Municipal Planning and Development Coordinator had successfully presented the Municipality of Alitagtag's Comprehensive Land Use Plan/ Zoning Ordinance (CLUP/ZO) 2021-2030 during the Provincial Land Use Committee (PLUC) Meeting held at Noriel Salazar Sr. Bldg, Municipal Hall, Alitagtag, Batangas which led to the endorsement of the Plan to our Sangguniang Bayan, for adoption, pursuant to Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) guidelines.