The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) hosted the Flag-Raising Ceremony of the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Bauang under the leadership of Municipal Mayor Eulogio Clarence Martin P. De Guzman III on March 10, 2025 at the Bauang North Central School (BNCS) Sports Complex.

The Ceremony had the theme: Respect for Life. “Life is the most precious gift of God to us and we are only stewards of it.”

In attendance were Municipal Officials, Department Heads, employees, and line agencies.

PDEA proudly presented their Accomplishment Report, which included the conduct of 91 successful intelligence operations.

In his message, Mayor Martin De Guzman informed the audience of the recent news about two officers who were killed from a buy bust operation. “When good people say something against evil, good will win. Let’s be inspired by the Lenten Season to make sacrifices for people.”

Mayor De Guzman also shared developments on the Bauang Power Plant. He strongly reiterated the need to champion what is right and just.

Written by: Korina Esteban-Ma
Photographed by: Cris Jaime A. Balbuena