Mayor Sara Duterte vows full support for drug-related individuals who wish to reform. (davaotoday.com file photo by Paulo C. Rizal)
DAVAO CITY, Philippines—Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte vowed her full support to drug personalities who wish to reform and live a life away from illegal drugs.
Duterte, in a City Information Office dispatch Wednesday, made known her statement through her chief of staff and Davao City legal officer Raul Nadela during the 13th anniversary of the Davao City Treatment and Rehabilitation Center for Drug Dependents in Bago Oshiro.
“I assure you that the city government will always give priority to intervention programs and initiatives for the rehabilitation of the citizens who are using drugs,” Duterte said.
She also told residents of the rehabilitation center not to waste their chance of overcoming dependence on drugs through the city’s program.
“Help us to help you,” she said. “We earnestly hope that you overcome this problem, live a life away from drugs, and reunite with your families who truly love and care for you.”
The Davao City government has opened a new two-storey facility which costs P6.6 million.
Perla Redulosa, assistant manager of the DCTRCD, said the new facility will accommodate more reformists. The old facility currently has 110 residents.
“This is home away from home for those who go through drug rehabilitation,” she said, adding that they would open the new facility for drug dependents in November. The Dangerous Drugs Board funded the construction of the new building. (davaotoday.com)
