PDEA to setup satellite office in Calbayog

The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) will soon open its satellite office in Calbayog City. This after PDEA-8 Regional Director Julius Navales formally accepted the office space offered by Mayor Mel Sarmiento. The simple turn-over program was done at the City Hall stage last Monday after flag-raising ceremony.

In his speech, RD Navales thanked Mayor Sarmiento for the office space which is located at the Calbayog City Sports Center. He noted that setting up an office in Calbayog is a big boost to the agency's efforts to rid the region of illegal drugs.

The short program was followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony and brunch at the Calbayog City Sports Center cafeteria.

Mayor Mel Sarmiento shares some light moments with PDEA-8 RD Julius Navales, Calbayog Chief of Police PSupt Ramil Ramirez and Deputy Chief of Police PSupt Nestor Valenzuela. (Photo by Bon Sildo)

Mayor Mel Sarmiento as he delivered his message.

RD Julius Navales as he formally accepted the office space for PDEA.

Mayor Mel Sarmiento and PDEA-8 RD Julius Navales.

(photos by Bon Sildo)