LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — Barangay Caohagan in Lapu-Lapu City continues to be the only drug-free barangay in the city after it topped the 2022 Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Council (BADAC) functionality and e... CDNDigital
Gary Lao, executive director of City of Lapu-Lapu Office for Substance Abuse Prevention , confirms that Barangay Caohagan topping the BADAC functionality and effectiveness audit, a requirement for the barangay to maintain its ‘drug-free barangay’ status. | FILE PHOTOthe only drug-free barangay in the city after it topped the 2022 Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Council functionality and effectiveness audit.
Garry Lao, executive director of the City of Lapu-Lapu Office for Substance Abuse Prevention , said this meant that residents of Barangay Caohagan should not be involved in illegal drugs.The barangay hall should also be a drug-free workplace, among others, Lao said. Caohagan is an islet barangay in Olango Island which was earlier declared as the only drug-free barangay in the city.Based on the official communication sent to Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan from the Department of Interior and Local Government , the barangay earned a high passing score of 110.25 points.
It was followed by Barangay Sabang with 103 points; Santa Rosa with 95.25 points; Subabasbas with 94.5. Barangays San Vicente and Pangan-an tied at fifth place with 89 points.“ADAC will assess their functionality and effectiveness in the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of anti-illegal drug activities,” Lao said.
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