Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)- 7 Director Leocadio Trovela graced the launching of Buhay Ingatan, Droga’y Ayawan (BIDA) program and BIDA 2023 Run in Negros Oriental on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at the Pantawan, Rizal Boulevard, Dumaguete City.
The event was spearheaded by DILG Negros Oriental led by Provincial Director Farah Diba Gentuya , in collaboration with the Provincial Government of Negros Oriental, Dumaguete City, and the Provincial Management Coordinating Committee ((PMCC).
PD Gentuya and LNMB president Hon. Dione Amores opened the activity with welcoming remarks.
Dir. Trovela gave his message of support.
Provincial Governor Carlo Jorge Joan Reyes, represented by Mr. Mareze Ramirez, PDEA Provincial Officer AI III Elmer T. Ebona and NOPPO Acting Provincial Director PCol Alex G Recinto also gave their message of support.
The BIDA Ambassadors, Dumaguete City Mayor Hon. Felipe Antonio Remollo, Provincial Administrator Atty. Karen Lisettle Molas (represented by Mr. Mareze Ramirez), Dumaguete City Poblacion 8 Barangay Captain Hon. Maelyne Rose Mariano, and Youth Advocate Derneath Divinigracia were also present.
Aside from the BIDA Run, part of the launching was the presentation of Anti-Illegal Drug Advocates (AIDAS) and the signing of the Pledge of Commitment.
The event was participated by the various national government agencies, local government unit offices, Liga Ng Mga Barangay, and private sectors.
