Arroyo launches animated TV program to fight illegal drugs; 43,645 local councils mobilized for campaign.(Main News) From: Manila Bulletin | Date: June 21, 2003 | COPYRIGHT 2003 Manila Bulletin Publishing Corp. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Byline: GENALYN D. KABILING

Taking the anti-drug campaign closer to Filipino homes, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo yesterday launched the Batang Iwas Droga (BIDA) animated program aimed at encouraging the youth to stay away from illegal drugs.

Days after she ordered a renewed crackdown against proliferation of illicit drugs, the President also deputized over 15,000 children aged six- to 12 years old as members of the BIDA project in Luneta park.

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