THE Department of Social Welfare and Development has conducted a pilot activity for the reintegration of drug surrenderers in the community, Malacañang said on Tuesday.
“Last January 27, Department of Social Welfare and Development coordinated with the local government unit of Talisay, Batangas which led the conduct of ‘Linis Bayan’,” said Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella, during a press briefing in Malacañang.
The Linis Bayan or community cleanup drive is a pilot activity of the DSWD that aims to reintegrate drug surrenderers in the community by involving them in activities that will have a positive impact on their barangays, he said.
Other than drug surrenderees, the cleanup drive was also participated in by community volunteers, DSWD Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries, barangay officials and staff.
DSWD field office has also provided ready-to-eat meals for the events’ participants.
Also in Tawi-Tawi, P1-billion infrastructure projects are seen to boost the Tawi-Tawi economy, he said.
