WAR ON DRUGS
MANILA: The Civil Service Commission (CSC) reminded all government agencies that they have until October 18, 2017 to conduct a random mandatory drug test for their employees. Under CSC Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 13, s. 2017 issued on April 19, 2017, government agencies are given six months from the effectivity of the said policy to conduct a “mandatory, random and suspicionless drug testing of their incumbent public officials and employees as a condition for retention in government service.” The CSC said that government agencies should allot enough time to prepare for the drug test, including coordination with relevant agencies such as the Department of Health. They should also ensure that their workers are fully aware of the drug testing procedures, the consequences of yielding a positive drug test result, as well as the instances that can lead to administrative liability.
RIZAL: Two persons suspected to be involved in illegal drugs were nabbed by police early yesterday in Angono. Suspects Eric Mañalac, 34, and Rommel Mañalac, 32, both of Binangonan, were arrested following a buy bust operation along E. Rodriguez Street, in Barangay San Vicente, in this town around 3 a.m. yesterday. The arrest of the two came as police received information about the alleged drug pushing in the area prompting the Anti Illegal Drugs Team to conduct the sting. (Nel B. Andrade)
CAPIZ: Governor Antonio del Rosario wants the police to give more effort on the campaign against illegal drugs. In a meeting of the Provincial Peace and Order Council, May 22, where he is the chairperson, Del Rosario said that illegal drugs is a very serious problem that needs to be addressed and given serious attention. The governor directed the police to concentrate on the problem on illegal drugs as it destroys our children. Del Rosario likewise urged the Capiz Police Provincial Office led by SSupt. Samuel Nacion make disciplinary action against chiefs of police by transferring them should the illegal drug activities continue in their respective areas of assignment.