Barkdada Kontra Droga Program
OUA MEMO 00-1020-0128
Board Regulation No. 5 Series of 2007
Institutionalizing the Barkada
Kontra Droga Program
Was born out of young people’s desire to have a youth
core group who shall serve as role models they can
emulate.
A symbol of a healthy drug–free
youth group which embodies the
qualities most young people look for
as a model group.
God-fearing,self-disciplined,
trustworthy and true friend/
Best of friends.
General Objective
• It aims to empower the individual to be the catalyst within
his/her peer groups in advocating a healthy, drug-free
lifestyles thru involvement in various positive wholesome
activities.
• A preventive education and information program to counter the
dangers and disastrous effects of drug abuse
• Nationwide Barkadahan Concept
- a collective action among the youth/students of the
community/school that would strengthen camaraderie,
collaboration, cooperation and solidarity in their common
commitment to attain a drug-free lifestyle.
Specifically, BKD aims
• To establish a nationwide Barkada Kontra Droga
Movement;
• To train people in advocating a healthy, drug free
lifestyle;
• To create a truly drug-free environment in home,
school and community;
• To encourage productive use of time and engage in
wholesome alternative activities; and
• To provide support services towards sustainability of
Barkada Kontra Droga Movement
What are the phases of
Barkada Kontra Droga Movement?
• PHASE ONE
Launching of Barkada Kontra Droga
• PHASE TWO
Media Campaign
• PHASE THREE
Youth Mobilization
• PHASE FOUR
Search for Outstanding BARKADA
KONTRA DROGA
PHASE ONE
• Presentation of Barkada Kontra Droga
Concept
• Enlistment and induction of BKD members
• Issuance of Barkada Kontra Droga IDs
• Guided educational tours to relevant offices
and rehabilitation institutions.
PHASE TWO
• Launching of the campaign through Barkada Kontra Droga
Fun Run or Barkada Kontra Droga Concert with media
coverage.
• Series of Media plugs on “Barkada Kontra Droga” to create
awareness, sustain interest on the program and gain more
advocates.
• Press releases/news features through major newspapers
and community newspapers.
PHASE THREE
• Training of core group on life skills, leadership, income-
generating opportunities and resource mobilization
• Organization of Barkada Kontra Droga Chapters
• Formulation of Action Plans by BKD Chapters
• Adoption of alternative activities by the BKD Chapters
• Indoor/outdoor games
• Cultural, socio-civic activities
• Essay writing/poetry writing contest/slogan and jingle writing contest
• On-the-spot painting contest
• Establishing “Barkada Kontra Droga” Center and setting-up of
Citizen’s brigade using calls/text messaging to report cases of
drug use and drug pushing
• PHASE FOUR
Search for Outstanding BARKADA
KONTRA DROGA Chapters/Leaders to
recognize and honor the most active
Chapters/Leaders
BKD Proposed Organizational
Structure
Program Manager
Program Coordinator
Assistant Program Coordinator
President
Vice – President
Secretary
Treasurer
Auditor
PRO
BKD Posters
Search for Outstanding Barkada Kontra Droga (BKD) Chapters in the
Schools
General Objectives: To encourage schools/academic institutions to be
become more actively involved in promoting people empowerment in
leading a healthy lifestyle that is drug-free and productive
The Search specifically aims to :
a. strengthen the NDEP through the BKD movement established in the schools;
b. develop skills and understanding among students, faculty and school
administrators in initiating active responses for a drug-free school;
c. increase community awareness and participation; hence, maintaining a fully
drug-free environment in the school, home, workplace and community;
d. support and sustain the services in the Barkada-adopted concepts among
educators, professionals, families, work forces, peer groups and other sectors;
and
e. identify best practices of the different BKD Chapters, which will serve as models
for other schools to implement.
Memoranda/Orders Issued
Memoranda/Orders Issued
Memoranda/Orders Issued
ROADMAP
• National Orientation on Barkada Kontra Droga Program and Seminar of YFC’s on RA 9165-
The Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002
• Organized and established BKD Chapters in every Secondary School
2021 • Developed Session Guides for Holistic Approached-Based Training on Substance Use
Prevention for Teaching and Non-Teaching Personnel
• National Training on Holistic Approached-Based Training on Substance Use Prevention for
Teaching and Non-Teaching Personnel
• Developed IEC Materials on Substance Use Prevention
2022 • Seminar-Workshop of BKD Coordinators on RA 9165- The Comprehensive Dangerous
Drugs Act of 2002
• Institutionalized the Barkada Kontra Droga Program
2023
“ Ang buhay na di ginugugol sa
isang malaki at banal na
kadahilanan ay kahoy na walang
lilim, kundi damong makamandag.”
