Unknown to many long-time Barangay 2-1 captain Carlos Garcia is the first Barangay Drug Abuse Council (BADAC) awardee in Davao City.
Garcia got the award in 1996.
The Department of Interior and Local Government awarded the tough-talking barangay captain for his strong stance against illegal drugs.
With the strong effort from Garcia, Barangay 2-A was cleansed from the illegal drug menace.
A strong advocate against illegal drugs, Garcia was not afraid to fight off drug pushers and criminals when he assumed office as barangay chairman in 1994.
Being a former barangay policeman (tanod) and bodyguard, Garcia was not afraid to risk his life in gun duels with criminals.
With his strong stance against criminality and drugs, he cleared his barangay of criminals and is now safe from crimes.
The firm will of Garcia to battle criminals and keep his barangay safe made him a barangay captain for many years until today.
Aside from his strong stance against criminalities, Barangay 2-1, residents loved Garcia due to his benevolent heart for those in need.
Under Garcia's leadership, the barangay hall of 2-A is open to all those who need help.
"Maski kinsa puede mangayo tabang sa barangay 2-A maski dli residente ug willing ko motabang nila kung naa ko ikabatang," Garcia said.
He said being a barangay captain is a task he takes very seriously since he loves serving his constituents, and he is happy that their trust is still with him many years since he became a barangay chair in their barangay.
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