In a span of six months, the City Government of Caloocan, led by Mayor Dale Gonzalo “Along” Malapitan helped a total of 588 individuals to recover from drug abuse from July to December 2022, through its treatment and care services or community-based rehabilitation program.
Mayor Along commended the individuals who successfully completed their rehabilitation program. He also praised their perseverance to change for the better and wished them to use their second chance in life significantly.
“Saludo po ako sa inyong lahat na nagtapos sa ating rehabilitation program, at sa inyong pagpagpupursiging magbagong buhay at pagsisikap na kumawala sa pagiging alipin ng ipinagbabawal na gamot,” the Mayor said.
“Patunay po ito na mayroong pangalawang pagkakataon, at sa panibagong buhay na naghihintay sa inyo, hangad po namin na gawin niyo po itong matiwasay at makabuluhan,” he added.
According to CADAO Officer-in-charge, Mr. Wilmilson Amoyo, they will do their best to help identify users and help them recover through the rehabilitation program. He likewise mentioned that CADAO also conducts trainings to increase the knowledge and abilities of the clients under the said program ensuring that they are ready and has the capacity to earn a living.
“Gagawin po natin ang lahat ng ating makakaya upang mahikayat ang iba pa nating mga kababayang nalulong sa masamang bisyo upang talikuran na nila ito. Nakahanda po ang ating pamahalaang lungsod na tulungan kayo sa pamamagitan ng ating mga programa. Bukod po sa ating rehabilitation program, nililinang din natin ang kaalaman at kakahayan ng ating mga kababayan sa loob, upang sa kanilang pagbabalik, ay handa at may kakayanang kumita mula sa pagsisikap,” OIC Amoyo said.
Furthermore, according to the local chief executive, another batch will undergo its program this year to help them recover and have a fresh start. He also declared that the city government will not waver in its efforts and will strive to improve their services.
“Ngayong taon magsisimula ang panibagong batch ng ating mga kababayan na sasailalim sa ating mga programa at serbisyo upang matulungan natin silang magkaroon ng magandang hinaharap,” Mayor Along said.
“Hindi tayo titigil hangga’t mayroong gumagamit ng ipinagbabawal na gamot na sumisira lamang ng mga buhay, kinabukasan at pangarap. Mas sisikapin po natin na pagbutihan pa ang ating mga serbisyo ngayon at sa mga susunod pang taon,” the Mayor declared.