SAN JUAN BATANGAS�YAKAP BAYAN PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION

Significant Events and Activities

February 2021 – July 2022

�On 10 February 2021, USec. Anton Hernandez of the Department of Social Welfare and Development graced the MOA Signing on Yakap Bayan Program in San Juan, Batangas.

Moa signing

USec. Anton commended the LGU of San Juan, Batangas for their efforts in not leaving behind the Recovering Persons Who Used Drugs (RPWUDs). He also directed the LGU of San Juan to not just focus on what needs to be done, but what lies ahead – a municipality free from illegal drugs 

Preparation for Program Implementation

Members of MADAC, LGU Officials and Employees of San Juan Batangas actively participated in “LAKBAY ARAL” at Lucban, Quezon on February 23, 2021. The LGU of Lucban was awarded by the United Nation for successful implementation of Yakap Bayan Program for RPWUDs in their locality.

Lakbay - aral

PAGBABAGO AT PAG-ASA REFLECTION CAMP – LUCBAN, QUEZON�(YAKAP BAYAN - Community Based Reflection Facility for RPWUDs)�

MADAC members actively participated in Work and Financial Planning on Yakap Bayan Program. This action planning was held on March 19, 2021 at Kabayan Beach Resort, Brgy. Laiya Aplaya, San Juan, Batangas

YBP Work and Financial Planning

PROPOSED SAN JUAN RECOVERY CENTER

Yakap Bayan Program Orientation to Different Sectors

Usec. Anton Hernandez of the DSWD presented the Yakap Bayan Program to the Association of Barangay Captains in the Municipality of San Juan, Batangas on March 9, 2021.

Yakap Bayan Orientation

Day Care Workers contribute to the success of every program under the MSWD Office. Likewise to Yakap Bayan Program as they play a vital role as volunteers and barangay linkages. Hence, they were given orientation on YBP by the MSWDO, Mr. Arnold Enriquez and his staff.

Yakap Bayan Orientation

Child development workers

The MSWDO provided orientation to the Pastors of PASJEM regarding the Yakap Bayan Program. PASJEM headed by Pastor Ruben Magpantay, is an active partner of MSWDO in helping the RPWUDs towards their journey to recovery. The association contributes to the enhancement of their spiritual belief and motivation to have a new and better living. The MSWDO provided orientation to the Pastors of the Association regarding the Yakap Bayan Program.

Yakap Bayan Orientation

Religious sector

Yakap Bayan Orientation

RPWUDs, BADAC & Community Members

A total of 138 participants attended the orientation of Yakap Bayan Program in Brgy. Laiya Aplaya & Talahiban 2.0, San Juan, Batangas, Participants were composed of RPWUDs, BADAC Members, Community Volunteers (4Ps), BJMP Officers and facilitators from MADAC.

Profiling of Drug Surrenderers

A total of 769 drug surrenderers were interviewed by MSWDO Staff and San Juan CDWs. List of drug surrenderers of San Juan, Batangas was taken from PNP with total no. of 1565. Most of the surrenderers who were not interviewed are unlocated/unknown to the barangays.

Yakap Bayan Office

A temporary office in RHU I building was provided by MHO to Yakap Bayan Program where in counseling sessions to RPWUDs were being conducted.

Screening and Treatment of RPWUDs

Purchase of drug testing kit

Local Government Unit of San Juan purchased 2,352 pieces of drug testing kits in November 2021 to be used for Community Based Rehabilitation Program and Yakap Bayan Program. MADAC budget was used for the purchase of said kits.

Drug Testing

Facilitated by RHU1 in support to LGU’s implementation of Community Based Rehabilitation Program (CBRP) / Yakap Bayan Program. Conducted to 6 RPWUDs from on November 8, 2021.

Drug Testing

Facilitated by RHU1 in support to LGU’s implementation of Community Based Rehabilitation Program (CBDR) / Yakap Bayan Program. Conducted to 21 RPWUDs from on November 4, 2021.

assist

Dr. Nestor Q. Alidio, Jr., MHO of San Juan, Batangas conducted screening of the drug surrenderers to assess the level of their drug dependency for them to be given proper intervention based on the result of their ASSIST.

On July 7, 2021, Pastor Ruben Magpantay of PASJEM facilitated a spiritual counselling session to the RPWUDs from Laiya Aplaya and Balagbag. The group session was supervised by the MSWDO.�

Spiritual Counseling

Aftercare Sessions

Conducted aftercare session to RPWUDs of Escribano on October 5, 2021 at

Brgy. Hall of Escribano.

Conducted aftercare session to RPWUDs of Talahiban 2.0 on October 8, 2021 at

Brgy. Hall of Talahiban 2.0.

RPWUD representatives from 27 barangays attended the orientation regarding Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation – Cash for Work last September 21, 2021 at MAO with Sir Felix E. Leopango, Municipal Agriculturist and FITS Center Administrator, Ms. Fe B. Reyna.

CCAM-CFW to RPWUDs

RPWUDs who participated in the CCAM-CFW were given seeds and seedlings to be planted on their chosen areas in their respective communities.

Implementation of CCAM-CFW

Pay-out of CCAM-CFW

Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation-Cash For Work

257 RPWUDs out of 400 beneficiaries of CCAM-CFW from 27 Barangays received Php3,000.00 each for 10 days work in their respective barangays. Pay-out was conducted on November 18, 2021.

Skills Training

On Meat Procesing

Conducted in partnership with Municipal Agriculture’s Office and Provincial Agriculture Office of Batangas. 27 RPWUDs actively participated in this skills training held on November 18, 2021 at

MAO, Talahiban 2.0, San Juan, Batangas.

Basic Business Management Training

RPWUDs who are beneficiaries of capital assistance underwent Basic Business Management training last December 14, 2021 at ABC Session Hall. Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) Coordinator and PD Officer of SLP Region IV-A were the resource speakers for the training. RPWUDs elected their officers during the training who will lead their groups on their livelihood activities.

Pay-out of Livelihood Assistance to RPWUDs

44 RPWUDs received Php10,000.00 each from DSWD. This assistance will be used for the livelihood activity of the RPWUDs: Swine Raising and Meat Processing. Pay-out was conducted on December 16, 2021.

Meat Processing at Talahiban 2.0

(YBP Livelihood for RPWUDs)

RPWUDs from Brgy. Talahiban 2.0 together with their wives started their livelihood activity, Meat Processing last March 9, 2022. They processed tocino and tapa both 10 kilos each and marketed their products at their barangay.

Meat Processing at Laiya Aplaya

(YBP Livelihood for RPWUDs)

RPWUDs from Brgy. Laiya Aplaya started their livelihood activity, Meat Processing last February 1, 2022 and March 9, 2022. They processed 10 kilos of tocino per session and marketed their products at their barangay.

Training, Seminar, Workshop of San Juan YBP Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT)

JUNE 1-4, 2021

Kabayan Beach Resort, Laiya Aplaya, San Juan, Batangas

MDT Training

DSWD Central Office and DSWD Region IV-A Field Office together with USAID conducted the pre-testing of Yakap Bayan Aftercare modules last July 12-16, 2021 at Kabayan Beach Resort, Laiya Aplaya. Six (6) RPWUDs actively participated in the 4-days activity.

Pre-Testing of YBP Aftercare Modules

Yakap Bayan Program Information System

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Online training on YBP IS management was conducted last March 1, 2022. It was participated by Psychologist and Social Workers of LGU San Juan headed by MSWDO, Mr. Arnold Enriquez.

Data Privacy Impact Assessment

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Virtual assessment was facilitated by DSWD FO and CO thru an external consultant to check the readiness of LGU San Juan in the implementation of YBP as a model building area last March 7, 2022. Staff of YBP, Psychologist, Arnold Jusayan and Social Worker, Delite Bautro and MSWDO/Data Privacy Officer, Mr. Arnold Enriquez.

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Other Trainings Relevant to YBP Implementation

Training on Multi-Dimensional Reintegration Tool and YBP Information System

MDT of San Juan attended 3 days training last April 6 – 8, 2022 at Kabayan Beach Resort, Brgy. Laiya Aplaya, San Juan, Batangas.

Training on Yakap Bayan Aftercare Modules

MDT of San Juan attended 4 days training last May 17 - 20, 2022 at Leonida’s Exclusive Resort, Brgy. Banga, Talisay, Batangas.

Campaign Against Illegal Drugs

Drug Test of LGU Employees

The Human Resource and Management Office of LGU San Juan, as part of MADAC, conducted an authorized drug testing for LGU employees last February 23, 2022. The tested employees came from the departments: MENRO, MDRRMO and MEO. Results of the conducted drug testing was kept confidential and was given proper intervention by MADAC through the Chief Executive, Hon. Ildebrando D. Salud and HRMO, Mrs. Teresita Illustrado.

Capacitation of Badacs on Validation of Drug-Cleared Barangays

Philippine Anti Drug Agency (PDEA) headed by Assistant Regional Director, IA IV Billy Viray conducted a 3-day training workshop to BADAC (3 participants per barangay: Brgy. Chairman, Secretary and Peace and Order Committee Head) last November 10 – 12, 2021 at ABC Session Hall.

Seminar on Barangay Drug Clearing Program for BADAC of San Juan, Batangas

Conducted last June 20, 2022 at San Juan Evacuation Center. Participated by BADAC Chairman, Secretary and Peace and Order Committee Head from 42 barangays of San Juan, Batangas. The seminar was facilitated by MSWDO, SJMPS and PDEA Batangas.

Orientation on Drug-Free Workplace

Male employees of LGU San Juan participated in this advocacy activity made possible through the partnership of MSWDO, HRMO, SJMPS, PDEA CALABARZON and PDEA Batangas. The activity was conducted last July 12, 2022 at San Juan Evacuation Center, Brgy. Buhaynasapa, San Juan, Batangas

Trainer’s Training For BADAC Committee on Advocacy

PDEA CALABARZON and PDEA Batangas conducted a two-day seminar/workshop with BADAC Committee on Advocacy of 42 barangays of San Juan through the assistance of MSWDO and SJMPS. It was conducted last July 13 & 14, 2022 at San Juan Evacuation Center.

DepEd invitations to MSWDO for their Drug Awareness Campaign

OUTPUTS of the SAN JUAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS in the VIRTUAL DRUG AWARENESS CAMPAIGN last March 24, 2022. These outputs will be used as campaign materials to be posted in different barangays in San Juan.

San Juan Senior High School

Slogan Making Contest

MSWDO conducted orientation to members of Makati Anti Drug Abuse Council through their weekly Online Talk Show via Zoom and Facebook Live last March 24, 2022.

YBP Orientation to Makati ADAC

San Juan YBP

Awards and Achievements

2021 ADAC Performance Audit Virtual Awarding Ceremony

Week-long Observance of the Drug Abuse Prevention and control Celebration

Mr. Arnold Enriquez, MSWDO, received the award and 1 computer set last November 19, 2021 at Provincial Auditorium during the Week-long Observance of the Drug Abuse Prevention and control Celebration in the Province of Batangas. MADAC of San Juan ranked as Top 6 in the province of Batangas.

Top 6 in the Province of Batangas

Awarded to San Juan, Batangas for the implementation of Risk Resiliency Program – Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation. RPWUDs being the beneficiaries of the program.

PaNata Ko Sa Bayan Award

Yakap Bayan Program

Model Building

Meeting on Yakap Bayan Model Building

Last February 10, 2022 Multi-Disciplinary Team of San Juan headed by Municipal Mayor Ildebrando D. Salud participated in the meeting facilitated by DSWD Field Office IV-A with DSWD Central Office STB regarding Model Building of Yakap Bayan Program. Municipality of San Juan was selected as a model building area for YBP and thru this meeting, Dir. Marcelo Nicomedes J. Castillo and DSWD staff virtually congratulated San Juan for its achievements under the implementation of YBP.

2022 YBP Implementation Planning

The Human Resource and Management of LGU San Juan, as part of MADAC, conducted an authorized drug testing for LGU employees last February 23, 2022. The tested employees came from the departments: MENRO, MDRRMO and MEO. Results of the conducted drug testing was kept confidential and was given proper intervention by MADAC through the Chief Executive, Hon. Ildebrando D. Salud and HRMO, Mrs. Teresita Illustrado.

Aftercare Sessions

Aftercare sessions with 12 modules were conducted from June 2, 2022 until July 1, 2022. The sessions were conducted by Multi-Disciplinary Team of San Juan, Batangas, PSWDO, DSWD Field Office Staff (STU) and DSWD Central Office Staff (STB).

Organization of Community Volunteers

Barangay Health Workers and 4Ps Parent Leaders of Brgy. Laiya Aplaya and Brgy. Talahiban 2.0

MDT Meeting

Yakap Bayan Program Multi-Disciplinary Team of San Juan conducts regular monthly meeting which started last June 2022. The meeting aims to gather collaborative efforts of different stakeholders of YBP in program implementation and development.

Psychoeducation Session

Youth Sector of Brgy. Laiya Aplaya and Brgy. Talahiban 2.0 attended psychoeducation session last July 5 and July 6, 2022. Mr. Arnold Jusayan discussed topics about Drugs, Drug Abuse and Drug addiction as part of the prevention campaign on the use of illegal drugs.

Community Service Mechanism

MDRRMO thru Mr. Reneboy Banaag assisted by Mr. Jason Salas conducted a Basic Life Support Training to RPWUDs of Laiya Aplaya, Talahiban 2.0 and Escribano last July 7, 2022.

THANK YOU!

“WE embrace RPWUDs with the goal of transforming them into volunteers , then advocates, and eventually leaders in the community and able to implement disaster resiliency and response programs”