Bataan students fight illegal drugs using artistic talents

By Mhike R. Cigaral, Jonie Capalaran & Raffy Viray

CAMP TOLENTINO, Bataan – One hundred fifteen high school students from different schools all over the province participated in the slogan and poster making contest last Friday here at this camp where the Bataan Police Provincial Office (BPPO) is stationed.

Senior Inspector Jennifer Cruz, the provincial police’s information chief, said this is in line with the “Bataan PNP & Community Partnership in the fight against illegal drugs”

“This is Bataan PPO’s initiative led by our provincial director, Senior Supt. Benjie Silo Jr., on our quest for a Drug-Free Bataan province involving the youth sector in our intensified campaign against illegal drugs by showing their skills and talents,” Cruz told newsmen.

In the said contest, the students were assisted by their respective teachers and advisers. The winners will be announced on September 1, 2016. The prizes will be awarded by Bataan Governor Albert S. Garcia.

“Salamat po sa lahat ng lumahok at naging bahagi sa magandang layunin ng Bataan PNP at sa patuloy nyo pagtulong sa ating layuning Drug-Free Bataan,” Cruz concluded.