AFP to give space for rehabilitation center for drug dependents

From the Philippine News Agency (Oct 3): AFP to give space for rehabilitation center for drug dependents

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) was tapped to provide a space for the drug rehabilitation center in major Army camps throughout the country.

3rd Infantry Division commander Maj. Gen. Harold Cabreros issued the confirmation during a peace forum in Negros Oriental with Gov. Roel Degamo held at the Negros Oriental Convention Center in Dumaguete City during the culmination of the celebration of the Peace Month over the weekend.

Cabreros reported that the drug rehab center in Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija is undergoing construction, and when completed will be the site for drug dependents from Metro Manila.

This will be followed with the construction of another drug rehabilitatin center inside the army camp in Jamindan, Capiz, which is home to the 3rd infantry division with a requirement of at least 10 hectares where drug dependents undertake a lot of exercises, sports activities and livelihood projects.

The third being planned is the home of the 79th IB in Camp Leon Kilat in Tanjay City, Negros Oriental, according to Cabreros.

In the same forum, Gov. Degamo has assured funds will be allotted for the operation of a drug rehabilitation center in next year’s budget.

This developed as the camp of the 303rd brigade in Murcia, Negros Oriental was already used as wellness camp in cooperation with the local government unit.

In fact, it has already conducted rehabilitation of 71 drug dependents who are moderate drug users in two batches.

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