PSOSEC 2021-06

Q4. In the basic campaign of drug prevention in Metro Manila, how would
you apply understanding of social realities and multisectoral engagement?
Be specific yet concise.

ANSWER:

In the drug prevention campaign in Metro Manila, social realities is all about
understanding the root cause of the drug problem in the said place with the
application of the VUCA, Environmental Scanning & Mindmapping approaches. In
this sense, the reasons why people engaged into the use or sell of illegal drugs will
be properly identified and addressed. Like for instance, the social realities about drug
problem are: peer or social pressure, family history, environment, depression or
psychological problem, etc. These social realities shall be dealt with by concerned
individuals or agencies according to the needs or what is required of to address the
drug problem. In other words, solving the drug problem in Metro Manila needs multi-
sectoral collaboration to see it from the different angles and consequently introduce
solutions at every aspects of the problem for a more effective result. Multi-sector
collaboration is based on cooperation rather than competition. In many situations,
everyone achieves more when people come together, pool their resources, and
assist one another so that the results can be highly beneficial.

National Government Agencies, LGUs, NGOs, and other sectors in Metro

Manila shall join and work together towards the attainment of a common goal.
However, in order for such multi-sector engagement to be successful, ordinary
people from diverse sectors of the community must be actively engaged as well
since people are more willing to participate if they feel included in the planning and
decision-making process.

For a better understanding, one best example is the DILG’s “BIDA Program,”
multisectoral campaign vs illegal drugs. The Department of the Interior and Local
Government (DILG) harnessed the support of partner national government agencies
(NGAs), league of local government units (LGUs), private sectors, faith-based
organizations (FBOs), and civil society organizations in the campaign against illegal
drugs) as it launched the ‘Buhay Ingatan, Droga’y Ayawan’ or BIDA Program.
 Nevertheless, continues effort versus illegal drugs is indispensible to prevent
if not addressed totally the drug problem.

References:

Chrislip, D., & Larson, E., (1994). Collaborative leadership: How citizens and civic

leaders can make a difference. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Fawcett, S. (adapted from Gray, 1991). Considerations in reviewing the process of

collaboration.

DILG launches “BIDA Program,” multisectoral campaign vs illegal drugs

https://region6.dilg.gov.ph/index.php/2022/10/10/dilg-launches-bida-program/