Observance of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (IDADAIT) on June 26, 2013

June 19, 2013 BLGF MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 068-13 TO : All BLGF Central and Regional Directors, This Bureau SUBJECT : Observance of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (IDADAIT) on June 26, 2013 For the information and guidance of all concerned, attached is a copy of Memorandum from the Department of Finance dated 06 June 2013 and letter from the Office of the President regarding the above-captioned subject. The Central and Regional Directors of this Bureau are hereby instructed to take note of the above and disseminate the contents to all Bureau Staff and encourage participation thereof. Please be guided accordingly. (SGD.) ATTY. FLOSIE F. FANLO-TAYAG, CESO IV Deputy Executive Director ATTACHMENT Republic of the Philippines Department of Finance Roxas Boulevard Corner Pablo Ocampo, Sr. Street Manila 1004 June 6, 2013 Memo for : Heads of Offices This Department Heads of Bureaus/Attached Agencies Department of Finance From : Director Lourdes Z. Santiago Subject : Observance of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (IDADAIT) on June 26, 2013 Attached for information and guidance is a copy of letter dated May 29, 2013 from Secretary Antonio A. Villar, Jr., Chairman, Dangerous Drugs Board on the above-captioned subject. TaISEH (SGD.) LOURDES Z. SANTIAGO Director IV Central Administration Office Republic of the Philippines Office of the President Dangerous Drugs Board May 29, 2013 Hon. Cesar V. Purisima Secretary, Ex-Officio Member Department of Finance BSP Complex, Roxas Blvd., Manila 523-4955 Attention: Hon. Carlo A. Carag Dear Secretary Purisima: Pursuant to the United Nations Resolution signed during the UN General Assembly on December 7, 1987 and by virtue of Presidential Proclamation No. 264, the Dangerous Drugs Board is once again spearheading the observance of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (IDADAIT) on June 26, 2013. This event will be observed simultaneously by all U.N. member countries. The theme of this year's observance "Global Action for Healthy Communities without Drugs" was circulated by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) for adoption by all member countries. The goal of the campaign theme is to inform the public, particularly the youth, about the value of a healthy lifestyle and to create awareness on the harmful effects of drugs. In this connection, may we respectfully request your agency to undertake activities that are geared towards increasing public awareness on the deleterious effects of drug abuse and generating social response on the prevention and control of the drug problem. This is in support of our national anti-drug campaign with the ultimate goal of attaining a Drug-Free Philippines. Attached herewith for your consideration is a proposed Department Circular enjoining officials of various offices under your department to participate actively in the said event. CcSEIH Thank you and best regards. Very truly yours, (SGD.) ANTONIO A. VILLAR, JR. Secretary Chairman, Dangerous Drugs Board May 29, 2013 DEPARTMENT CIRCULAR No. __________ s. 2013 SUBJECT : Observance of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on June 26, 2013. Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 264 dated June 01, 1988, the 26th of June of every year has been declared as "International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking" (IDADAIT). This declaration is in support of the resolution passed by the UN General Assembly on December 7, 1987. As one of the departments represented in the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB), we are called upon, and accordingly, are enjoined, to come up with appropriate activities to include the putting up of streamers in your areas on June 26, 2013, to commemorate the observance of IDADAIT. The theme of this year's observance which is "Global Action for Healthy Communities without Drugs" was circulated by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) for adoption by all member countries. The goal of the campaign theme is to inform the public, particularly the youth, about the value of a healthy lifestyle and to create awareness on the harmful effects of drugs, as well as generate social response on the prevention and control of the drug problem. Submit report of actions taken on this Circular to this Office as soon as possible. CSIDEc Be guided accordingly. __________________ Officer-in-Charge