Drug surrenderers join Army’s initiated fun run

CHANGED LIFE --- Around 30 drug surrenderers joined the fun run initiated by the 2^nd Mechanized Infantry Battalion as a sign of their strengthened commitment in turning back their lives out of illegal drugs. (6^th ID – MINDANAO EXPOSE’)

Camp Siongco, Awang, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao --- About 30 drug users who have surrendered to the government joined the fun run last February 21 initiated by the 2nd Mechanized Infantry Battalion yesterday at Brgy. Poblacion, Ampatuan, Maguindanao.

The fun run was in coordination with the local government unit of Ampatuan anchored on the theme, “Takbolaban sa terorismo at iligal na droga”.

More than 500 participants from 2nd Mechanized Infantry Battalion, personnel from PNP-Maguindanao, Department of Local Government Unit (DILG), Bureau of Fire Protection, religious sector, LGU-Ampatuan, Barangay officials and residents of Ampatuan joined the activity. They all gathered at the municipal covered hall of the Ampatuan.

This activity aimed to ensure the well-being of all reformists to deviate from using illegal drugs and provide a programs and activities as part of their rehabilitation following the intensified anti-drug campaign of President Rodrigo Duterte.

Lt. Col. Alvin G Iyog, Commanding Officer of 2nd Mechanized Battalion, acknowledged the local government of Ampatuan for the continued partnership in helping the former drug users to maintain a drug-free lifestyle.

6th Infantry Division Commander, Maj Gen Cirilito E. Sobena, said that the activity does not only benefit the surrenderers but also the community as a whole to fight against criminalities and terrorism. (6th ID – MINDANAO EXPOSE’)