PDEA

Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency came into AdDU and conducted a talk to the 2nd year college students who were taking Nstp or cwts last November 20,2010 at the Finster auditorium. I thought it was just another boring talk about drugs and the effects of those prohibited drugs.But I was moved by the talk because they showed pictures of people before and after they have taken drugs. I was also shocked that 50% of drug users and pushers in the Philippines came from region XI. 

Another news they shared to us happened in Samal, where a 21-year old man who is said to be taking drugs raped an 88-year old woman. Most of the students were disgusted. According to PDEA, most of the inmates in Ma-a jail had drug-related crimes. There were also some nursing students here in the city who were caught using  Marijuana. They weren't able to graduate last march because of that incident. An incident also happened few months ago where a man raped an 11-month old baby. 

I was surprised because today's talk was not boring. Maybe because it's not just a plain lecture from the PDEA agents. They were presenting facts that are happening around the city. The PDEA agents were talking in a way that majority of the crowd can connect and participate. I'm grateful for having a chance to listen to that meaningful talk. PDEA extended their hands by giving out information for the betterment of our country. They made me realize that drugs can ruin my being, family, environment, and future.