Seventy-seven local government units (LGUs) in Central Luzon earned a perfect 100% rating in the 2023 Anti-Drug Abuse Council (ADAC) Performance Audit, recognizing their outstanding contributions to the national anti-illegal drug campaign.
The achievements were celebrated during the 2024 Gawad Timpukan, where Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Regional Director Anthony Nuyda underscored the significance of the milestone. “This event reflects on our accomplishments, identifies areas for growth, and honors those delivering efficient and responsive public service. Your achievements embody a government that is truly matino, mahusay, at maaasahan,” Nuyda said.
DILG Assistant Secretary for Local Government Jesi Howard Lañete commended the awardees, describing their efforts as exemplary in promoting peace and order, enhancing disaster resilience, advancing social welfare, and combating illegal drugs. “Your dedication paired with integrity shows what is possible when we work together,” he noted.
DILG Bureau of Local Government Supervision Director Debbie Torres added that the awards highlight the caliber of leadership and innovation within the region, with 26 LGUs named national awardees and 51 recognized at the regional level.
National Awardees
🏆 Aurora: Baler, Casiguran, Dilasag, Dinalungan, Dingalan, Dipaculao, Maria Aurora, San Luis
🏆 Bataan: Abucay, Dinalupihan, Morong, Pilar, Samal
🏆 Bulacan: Guiguinto
🏆 Nueva Ecija: Bongabon, Llanera, Peñaranda, San Leonardo
🏆 Pampanga: Magalang
🏆 Tarlac: Pura, San Jose
🏆 Zambales: Botolan, Cabangan, Masinloc, San Marcelino, Sta. Cruz
Regional Awardees:
🏆 Provincial governments of Aurora, Tarlac, and Zambales
🏆 Cities and municipalities such as Olongapo City, Tarlac City, and 48 others across Bataan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Tarlac, and Zambales.
The ADAC Performance Awards recognizes LGUs for their exemplary efforts in supporting the national government’s anti-illegal drug campaign through the Buhay Ingatan, Droga’y Ayawan (BIDA) program. High-functionality ADACs are determined based on criteria such as maintaining drug-cleared or drug-free status, achieving at least 80% functionality among barangay ADACs, and reducing drug cases in their jurisdictions.
(PIA Region 3-Pampanga | Marie Joy S. Carbungco)
