OPENING REMARKS
To our beautiful and ever active school head, Ma’am Susan M. Saa, To our good looking and loving
teachers. To the cute students of San Luis National High School. Participants, Visitors if there’s any. A
pleasant afternoon to everyone.
The youth forms a major section in our society comprising almost Thirty (30) million of the country’s
population of One Hundred Ten (110) million Filipinos. They represent that segment which is recognized to
have significant role and contribution in shaping progress and development. The modern generation of our
young people want to enjoy the gift of freedom. They basically want to live life full of adventure and
excitement such as enjoying extreme forms of activities and entertainment.
It is also observed that the youth do face a lot of challenges especially during the pandemic, coupled
with their exposure to environmental and social pressures. They have taken a lot of pulls such as the
addiction of alcohol, smoking, and drugs specifically, through enticement of friends and acquaintances. The
Government saw the increase rate of drug use and abuse among and that they need to be safeguarded with
preventive measures made available especially to the young people who have become vulnerable victims.
With the government’s strong desire to address the drug abuse problem, the Dangerous Drugs Board
launched the Barkada Kontra Droga in 2004. It is a preventive education and information program created to
counter the dangers and disastrous effects of drug abuse. It aims to transform and develop the individual to
be the catalyst within his peer group in promoting a healthy, drug-free lifestyle thru participating in various
wholesome activities and engaging positive alternative endeavor in the company of his friends.
Now, as we gather here today, it is with great honor to welcome you all to this wonderful event full
of artistic minds with the topic “New normal nga nutrisyon, sama samang gawan ng solusyon!”. May all of
you showcase your talents. Once again, a pleasant afternoon to everyone. Thank you.