UNI-MAD (United Movement Against Drugs) has been fighting drugs by promoting prevention since 2003, and was asked to join congress last 2007. UNI-MAD was given 1 year to seat at congress but unfortunately was not given any funds to fulfill the projects they have long been planning for. FLORANTE P. LILIA B. LIM
5. NESTOR M. FABELONA
6. GOMER D. VISTAL
7. RONALDO M. SALAZAR
8. CECILIO M. LAGRA
9. LE
VI V. RODRIGO
10. SILVINO L. SUMAGAYSAY, JR. OFFICERS:
PRESIDENT - TEODORO L. LIM
VICE-PRES. - NESTOR M. FABELONA
SECRETARY - NESTOR C. RILLOMA
TREASURER - RONALDO M. SALAZAR
HISTORY (In Brief):
The founders, Mr. Teodoro L. Lim and Mr. Antonio Rom III have been working hand in hand in their fight against vices (alcohol, smoking, drugs) since the ‘70s. They started selling literatures, health books and magazines published for the purpose. They also conducted lectures and seminars especially to the youth and students to show them the ill effects of these vices and thereby discourage and prevent them from these known menaces of our society. For many years, they personally formed chapters nationwide with the advocacy of helping the Government in the fight against illegal drugs through public schools, business establishments, and later on to NGO’s and LGU’s. The group grew year after year; they get organized nationwide and in 2003, they formed a sectoral group who believe in its advocacy to fight drug use and abuse especially the youth and students through dissemination of information, livelihood projects, sports fests, seminars and lectures. It finally registered as the United Movement against Drugs Foundation, Inc. with acronym UNI-MAD with the Commission on Elections under the party list system. With millions of members (mostly the youth, 14-17 years of age) and hundreds of trainors and lecturers and volunteers nationwide, the UNI-MAD supporters clamored to serve more Filipinos and thus, UNI-MAD was duly registered and approved to the Party List system in 2007. UNI-MAD ranked no. 18th among the 93 party lists which had participated the election last May, 2007. With the Divine Guidance; UNI-MAD Officers, staff, members and supporters work together to promote its advocacy for the health of the Filipino people and peace of our country. THE AREAS OF CONCERN OF UNI-MAD:
1. To help the government in the fight against illegal drugs;
2. To conduct, organize, promote lectures and seminars for the dissemination of information to all barangay, private and public schools, business establishments, NGO’s and LGU’s in the war against the evils of Drug Abuse and Hazards of Smoking and Alcohol;
3. To work with DDB, PDEA and all government agencies and NGOs/LGUs in their projects and programs against illegal drugs;
4. To provide information and assist drug dependents and introduce them to Rehabilitation Centers;
5. To conduct lectures and seminars for trainors, business administrators, guidance counsellors and company personnel. Being privileged to serve in Congress, our legislative agenda is focused on the above areas of concern and will do our best to support and pass legislative laws that will enhance more information and programs for the prevention and elimination of illegal drugs – for a drug-resistant and drug-free Philippines. Representative Teodoro L. Lim has delivered his privilege speech last Sept. 14, 2009 and has co-sponsored the following bills signed by Pres. Arroyo:
1. Agrarian Reform Extension Act;
2. Rental Law;
3. Cheaper Medicines Act. Lim is an active member of the following House Committees:
1. Committee on Dangerous Drugs;
2. Committee on Banks and Financial Intermediaries;
3. Committee on Housing and Urban Development;
4. Committee on Youth and Sports;
5. Committee on Aquaculture and Fisheries Resources;
6. Committee on Appropriations. Together, we could uplift UNI-MAD! and bring education that is the key to eliminating this problem. Join us build rehabilitation centers, and create nationwide programs. Join us in our shout against human descruction. We could bring back a peaceful, drug free Philippines.
