To support the rehabilitation of drug dependents, the 13th Balay Silangan Reformation Center in La Union was inaugurated along with the City Government, partner agencies, and other stakeholders in Barangay Cadaclan on June 3, 2024.

The City Government of San Fernando, La Union headed by City Mayor Hon. Hermenegildo A. Gualberto, together with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency – Regional Office 1 (PDEA-RO 1) under the leadership of Regional Director III Joel B. Plaza, led the inauguration activity featuring the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), Manifesto of Commitment, unveiling of building marker, and ribbon cutting and blessing of the facility.

Also present in the inauguration activity were the following:

• Office of the City Vice Mayor Board Secretary Mickey Galang

• City Councilor Hon. Mark Anthony A. Ducusin

• City Administrator Col. Ramon F. Laudencia, MNSA, CSEE

• Balay Silangan Head Mr. Rafael Jude L. Collado

• Balay Silangan personnel

• 13 reformists

The following were also invited to join the inauguration:

• Department of the Interior & Local Government (DILG) RO1 Director Jonathan Paul M. Leusen Jr.

• DILG RO1 Officer-in-Charge Assistant Regional Director Paulino G. Lalata Jr.

• Department of Social Welfare & Development RO 1 Director Marie Angela S. Gopalan

• Technical Education & Skills Development Authority RO 1 Director Joel M. Pilotin

• Department of Environment & Natural Resources RO 1 Development Management Officer V Marilyn M. Racoma

• La Union Police Provincial Office PLTCOL Arnold S. Ongachen

• City of San Fernando (CSF) Police Station Chief of Police PLTCOL Fernando G. Acain Jr.

• CSF Bureau of Fire Protection Fire Officer 2 Mark Joseph R. Maramba

• Department of Education Superintendent Ms. Jenie Viva Andrade

• Alternative Learning System – La Union Teacher Ms. Glenny C. Vizcarra

• CSF Pastors Fellowship Pastor John M. Martinez

• Barangay Officials of Brgy. Sagayad, Sevilla, Poro, and Lingsat

Balay Silangan aims to provide a safe and supportive environment for the recovery of individuals, reduction of drug dependency and related social issues to ensure that those in need are met with compassion, guidance, and the necessary resources to rebuild their lives.

Kakabsat, this program is a testament to our dedication to creating a drug free #PeoplesCity of #SanFernandoTayo.