The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) XII showcased the Barangay of Rosary Heights XII, Cotabato City for the CY 2017 1st semester Barangay Assembly Day on March 25, 2017.

With the theme “Sulong Barangay Kontra Droga, Krimen at Katiwalian: Makialam! Makilahok! Makiisa!, Brgy. Rosary Heights 12 Punong Barangay Abdullah Sekak discussed their barangay compliance on national laws and other related issuances such as Anti-illegal drug laws, DILG-MC No. 2015-63 or the Revitalization of the Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Council (BADAC) and DILG MC No. 2016-116 or the Mamamayang Ayaw sa Anomalya, Mamamayang ayaw sa Ilegal na Droga (MASA MASID) Program.

DILG XII Regional Director Reynaldo M. Bungubung, CESO IV, read the SILG’s Address to the Barangay. The message of the SILG emphasized the positive changes brought about by the administration of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, particularly on the fight to address the problems on criminality, illegal drugs and corruption. 

DILG City Director Guianodin Abdilah discussed the concept of Federalism. He stressed its positive impact to the lives of Filipinos and to the country as a whole when Federalism gets implemented. 

The Barangay Assembly Day was attended by the City Officials, inter-faith group organizations, marginalized sectors, business sectors and government officials from the PDEA, PNP and others.  

Rosary Heights 12 is active in the implementation of MASA MASID program. It has been declared as a drug-free barangay in Cotabato City.

Following the DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2017-31 dated February 13, 2017, as well as the Memorandum and Advisory issued on the conduct of Barangay Assembly Day, the activity was successfully conducted.