The 903rd Brigade conducted a candle lighting ceremony in Sorsogon and Masbate on July 29, 2011 in commemoration of the 9th year anniversary of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA). The idea was to form a line of people holding lighted candles from Camarines Norte and Catanduanes extending up to Matnog, Sorsogon and Masbate to include the islands of Burias and Ticao. This would depict an aerial view of an enlightened Bicol Region.
The activity started simultaneously with an ecumenical prayer for a drug-free Bicol at exactly 7:30 pm. The barangay captain talks about the purpose of the activity. Then the candles were lighted.
While the program was short and simple, the residents were able to internalize the purpose of the activity. It was also meaningful as many of the participants were young kids who become easy victims of prohibited drugs. There were also many parents with their kids. Thus, PDEA’s theme of “A Drug-Free Country Starts with a Drug-Free Family” was very appropriate.
The soldiers will continue to support the efforts of PDEA as their programs coincide with the objectives of IPSP Bayanihan.
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