Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos Jr. said the government’s fight against illegal drugs was extended to the 'sporting arena.' | ManilaBulletin
Department of the Interior and Local Government Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos Jr. said the government’s fight against illegal drugs was extended to the "sporting arena."
The DILG inked a memorandum of agreement with the Philippine Basketball Association in carrying out the "Buhay Ingatan, Droga’y Ayawan" program during the Game Four of the Ginebra San Miguel vs TNT Tropang Giga Governor’s Cup Championship tussle on Sunday, April 16, at the Araneta Smart Coliseum in Quezon City.
In a press briefing during the third quarter of the championship game, Abalos stressed that the government banks on the “massive influence of basketball to Filipinos, especially the youth, in communicating BIDA’s objective.’’ Likewise, Abalos emphasized the indispensable role of sports as a deterrent against the use of illegal drugs.
Under the MOA, the PBA players will also sport the BIDA program logo on their jerseys during PBA-sanctioned games and disseminate campaign collaterals and advocacy materials in an effort to increase awareness towards its widespread national platform regarding the dangers of illegal drugs.
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