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Philippine Consulate General in Toronto Celebrates the 2021 IDADAIT Celebration
2021-06-28
PR-2021-29
28 June 2021, Toronto, Canada. – The Philippine Consulate General in Toronto celebrated the 2021 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (IDADAIT) during its flag-raising ceremony held today, 28 June 2021.
Immediately after the flag-raising and Panunumpa sa Watawat ceremonies and recitation of the DFA Foreign Policy, Consul General Orontes V. Castro gave brief remarks on the significance of the occasion. The Consulate General had a banner especially made for the occasion, which was prominently displayed in the Consulate’s Consular area and posted in its official website and Facebook page.
This year’s theme, “Share Facts on Drugs, Save Lives”, highlights the importance of communicating truthful information on drugs to save the people from its dangers.
The Dangerous Drugs Board of the Philippines is spearheading the annual observance of this activity, pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 264, declaring every 26th of June as the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. -END
