PROVINCIAL NEWS FEATURES

:: Human Rights, Responsible Parenthood and Anti-Illegal Drug Campain Fora in SoCot held

South Cotabato Governor Daisy Fuentes envisions providing the youth with an avenue to develop and enhance them to become little Rizals of tomorrow, living in a clear and peaceful environment, secured of a crime-free community and equipped with public morals. The rise of drug dependents among the youth both out-of-school and in- school is one of the problems being encountered by the society. The increasing use of illegal drugs has significantly contributed to the incidence of heinous crimes.

”One way of restoring the future of every constituent in the province particularly the youth, is to ensure protection from dangers some of which are brought by those people under the influence of drugs, to safeguard their rights and to strengthen parent-children relationships. ””By curtailing or preventing the spread of drug abuse and human rights violation among the youth, it cannot only create harmony and development to everyone likewise, a better place to live in”, Governor Daisy Fuentes said.

In support to the programs and strengthening activities to youth organization conducted by the members of the South Cotabato Provincial Anti-Drug Abuse Council (PADAC), the Provincial Population Office assists in advocacy and information campaign through conducting various symposia on Human Rights, Responsible Parenthood and Anti-Illegal Drugs.

”For the second quarter, PPO has already conducted these symposia and fora in the municipalities of Tampakan, Norala, Tantangan, Tupi, Polomolok, T’boli, Sto. Niño, Lake Sebu, Surallah and Banga”, said PPO OIC Elma Paccial. ”With the conduct of these fora, we hope not only to promote responsible parenthood, counter rise of drug dependents and enhance knowledge and skills of the people but in general improve public morals and maintain peace and order towards a better quality of life for the people of South Cotabato”, she ended. Source: www.southcotabato.gov.ph