The Virgen Milagrosa University Foundation Inc. (VMUF) hosted a Drug Awareness Seminar last July 24, 2026 at the VMUF Event Center to educate students and staff on the dangers of illegal drugs and promote a drug-free campus.

The event was organized by the VMUF Office of Student Affairs and Services (OSAS), alongside the Council of Student Leaders (CSL), the Safety and Health Committee, and the Security Committee. Representatives from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Regional Office I - San Fernando, La Union served as resource speakers.

𝗔𝘁𝘁𝘆. 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝗣. 𝗣𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗝𝗿. of PDEA's Legal and Prosecution Section detailed the Drug-Free Workplace Program. He emphasized the impact of illegal drug use on educational institutions, outlining legal bases and key program components, including campus advocacy, drug testing, and intervention strategies.

Meanwhile, 𝗦𝗔𝗢 𝗜𝗩 𝗕𝗶𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗸 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘄𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻, Chief of PDEA’s Preventive Education and Community Involvement Section (PICES), trained students on drug identification and recognizing the physical signs and behaviors associated with drug influence.

The seminar aimed to equip the VMUF community with the knowledge to combat drug threats and encourage a drug-free lifestyle.

Mr. Dyrom Torio closed the event by presenting a drug-awareness acronym for the institution’s initials: 𝗩alue life, 𝗠ake responsible choices, 𝗨nite for a drug-free VMUF, and 𝗙oster integrity and faith.