THE OFFICE of the President, through the Dangerous Drugs Board, has announced the winners of the Search for Outstanding Barkada Kontra Droga Implementers in secondary schools for school year 2018-2019.

The winners were: Hall of Fame, Sto. Niño National High School in South Cotabato;  2nd place, Ozamiz City National High School; 3rd place, Agusan Del Sur National High School; 4th place, Cabacungan National High School in Leyte; 5th place, Dumangas National High School in Iloilo.

The search was implemented in collaboration with the Department of Education’s Bureau of Learner Support Services-School Health Division.

The project aims to strengthen the National Drug Education Program, develop skills and understanding among learners and school personnel in initiating active responses for a drug-free school, support and sustain the services in the Barkada-adopted concepts, and identify the best practices of different BKD chapters.

The cash prize and plaque of recognition will be given directly to the schools.

Last November 15-21, the DepEd celebrated the 2020 Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Week to promote awareness against illegal drugs.