Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ______ 
INTRODUCED BY REP. HARRIS CHRISTOPHER M. ONGCHUAN 
       EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Illegal drug use is still prevalent in the country. As of 2021, around 1.7 million 
Filipinos or roughly 2.05% of the population is still exposed to these substances. While 
former president Rodrigo Duterte’s War on Drugs aimed to eliminate the problem, it 
still prevails due to a number of factors: poverty, inequalities, poor access to health 
care, and systemic problems in governance. 
While possession and use of illegal substances is punished in society, research 
shows that a rehabilitative approach may be the way to go. As such, this bill proposes 
the creation of Anti-Drug Abuse Councils (ADAC) all over the country. 
Each LGU shall be mandated to activate and maintain the functionality of their 
ADAC. They are tasked with monitoring anti-illegal drug programs and will also 
serve as an information gathering organization for illegal drug use in their locality. Its 
responsibilities include the assessment, counseling, and referral of Persons Who Use 
Drugs (PWUDs) who surrendered for treatment and rehabilitation to their facilities. 
A more rehabilitative approach will allow PWUDs to turn their lives around and have 
access to a future they would not have otherwise. 
The measure was first filed in the 18th Congress by Representatives Barbers, 
Baronda, and Belmonte. It was approved by the House of Representatives and 
transmitted to the Senate.  
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
HARRIS CHRISTOPHER M. ONGCHUAN 
August 30, 2022
8:02 am
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 Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _____ 
Introduced by Representative 
HARRIS CHRISTOPHER M. ONGCHUAN 
AN ACT  
CREATING ANTI-DRUG ABUSE COUNCILS (ADACS) IN ALL PROVINCES, 
CITIES, MUNICIPALITIES, AND BARANGAYS THROUGHOUT THE 
COUNTRY 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy. Article II, Section 15 of the Constitution mandates 
the State to "protect and promote the right to health of the people and instill health 
consciousness among them.” In order to fulfill this mandate, there is a need to create 
mechanisms where a health-based approach on drug addiction can be implemented 
in the grassroots. In line with this, it is hereby declared the policy of the state to 
establish Anti-Drug Abuse Councils (ADACS) in every province, city, municipality 
and barangay all over the country for the prevention, monitoring, and rehabilitation 
of drug dependency cases. 
SECTION 2. Definition of Terms — as used in this Act: 
a. Anti-Drug Abuse Council (ADAC) — refers to a multi-sectoral council composed
of local officials and representatives of various community organizations tasked to
spearhead the planning, implementation, and monitoring of all local anti-drug abuse
programs, projects and activities. All local government units (LGUs), from provinces
to cities, municipalities, and barangays are mandated to create or organize their
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respective ADACs as follows: PADAC — Provincial Anti-Drug Abuse Council; 
CADAC — City Anti-Drug Abuse Council; MADAC — Municipal City Anti-Drug 
Abuse Council; and BADAC —- Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Council. 
b. Anti-Drug Abuse Office (ADAO)- refers to the office established at the provincial, 
city, and municipality levels which shall serve as the ADAC secretariat in charge of 
unifying and consolidating all local anti-illegal drug Programs, Projects and 
Activities (PPAs) and institutionalizing all ADAC activities. 
c. Person Who Use Drugs (PWUDs) -— refers to a person who uses any of the 
dangerous drugs and/or controlled precursors and essential chemicals as defined 
under RA 9165, as amended, by injecting intravenously or intramuscularly, or 
consuming, either by chewing, smoking. sniffing, eating, swallowing, drinking or 
otherwise introducing into the physiological system of the body. 
d. Drug Rehabilitation Program — shall consist of the following:  
i. Medical Rehabilitation — refers to the process of helping substance or drug 
addicted person to one’s compulsion, drug seeking and use, which may involve a 
series of biological, psychological, and social interventions provided by health 
professionals to remove toxins in the body and modify behavior. 
ii. Reformatory Rehabilitation — refers to rectifying or modifying negative 
attitude and behavior of a substance or drug-addicted person to enable one to become 
a more productive and acceptable member of the society, which may include 
facilitating the reintegration of the individual back to the family and to the society. 
iii. Community-based Drug Rehabilitation Program — refers to an integrated 
model for drug users with mild severity of addiction. It provides a continuum of care 
from outreach and low threshold services through active coordination among a 
number of health, social and other non-specialist services needed to meet the client’s 
need. It is composed of two (2) core components namely Community-based treatment 
and Community-based Support Services. 
SECTION 3. Duties and Responsibilities of LGUs. Each LGU shall perform the 
following: 
1. Activate, strengthen and ensure functionality of its ADAC; 
2. Approve a comprehensive Local Anti-Drug Plan of Action (LADPA) to eliminate 
drug addiction with corresponding targets per quarter, as included in the local Peace 
and Order and Public Safety plan such as: 


a. Capacity development programs for all stakeholders through prevention 
education; 
b. Drug clearing operation; 
c. After care and reintegration programs; and 
d. Advocacy programs on the effects and legal consequences of illegal drugs, 
role of family and the youth in the fight against illegal drugs, among others. 
3. Appropriate substantial amount of funds not lower than two percent (2%) of the 
annual appropriations for anti-illegal drug-related programs, activities, and 
operations as mandatory items in their budgets; 
4. Create an Anti-Drug Abuse Office with plantilla positions at the level of each 
LGUs; and 
5. Perform and accomplish any other tasks delegated upon it by law or by 
appropriate issuance which are related to its core functions. 
SECTION 4. Duties and Responsibilities of ADACs. Each ADAC shall: 
a) Formulate ADAC-LADPA which contains lists of PPAs with corresponding 
budgetary requirements and timeline. 
b) Initiate, coordinate and monitor the implementation of anti-illegal drug 
PPAs in their area of jurisdiction. 
c) Recommend to the local sanggunian the adoption of measures for the 
enactment of appropriate legislation on anti-illegal drug programs. 
d) Conduct a meeting at least once a month, or as often as maybe necessary at 
the discretion of the ADAC Chairperson, and/or upon request of the majority of the 
members of the council. 
e) Serve as an information-gathering mechanism which shall monitor and 
report to appropriate authorities suspicious illegal drug personalities, facilities and 
activities within their jurisdiction. 
f) Monitor the implementation of anti-illegal drug programs and link 
information to decisions and actions by the concerned central government 
authorities. 


g) Submit reports as follows: 
g.1. 
BADAC 
shall 
submit 
monthly 
reports 
to 
concerned 
MADAC/CADAC; and,  
g.2. CADAC/MADAC shall submit semestral and annual monitoring 
and evaluation reports to the concerned PADAC. 
h) Perform other functions as may be assigned by law and implementing rules 
and regulations. 
SECTION 5. The Composition of the PADAC. A PADAC is hereby created in every 
province which shall be composed of the following: 
Chairperson:  
 
Governor 
Vice-Chairperson:   
Philippine National Police (PNP) Provincial Director 
Members:  
 
 
Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) 
Provincial Director 
Department of Education (DepEd) Provincial Official 
Department of Justice (DOJ) Provincial Prosecutor 
Provincial Social Welfare Officer 
Provincial Health Officer 
Provincial Public Information Officer; 
At least two (2) representatives of non-government 
organizations (NGOs) — One (1) from a church-based group 
and one (1) from an NGO, to be appointed by the Chairperson 
Member of the Sanggunian who is the Chairperson of the 
Committee on Peace and Order or Committee on Women 
Sangguniang Kabataan Provincial Federation President 
SECTION 6. Roles and Responsibilities of the PADAC. In addition to the 
responsibilities provided in this Act, the PADAC shall have the following roles and 
responsibilities: 


a) Ensure the formulation of PADAC Action plan that contains the PPAs identified 
in the Municipal and City ADAC Action Plans. 
b) Organize the PADAC Drug Reformation Committee and adopt the Program of 
Instructions for Drug Reformation Program. 
c) Ensure the functionality of the lower ADACs. 
d) Conduct regular meetings once a month. 
e) Analyze and review reports submitted by CADAC/MADAC secretariat. 
f) Submit all collated quarterly reports to the Regional Peace and Order Council 
Secretariat not later than the 15th day of the ensuing quarter, copy furnished the 
Provincial Peace and Order Council and the DILG Provincial Office. 
g) Ensure the establishment and operation of the Special Drug Education Center for 
out of school youth and street children. 
h) Provide support for the operationalization of the Community-Based Rehabilitation 
Program at the Municipality and Component Cities. 
 
SECTION 7. Composition of the CADAC. A CADAC is hereby created in every city 
which shall be composed of the following: 
Chairperson:  
 
 
City Mayor  
Vice-Chairperson:   
 
District Director/City Director/Chief of Police 
Members: 
 
 
 
DepEd City Division Superintendent 
DOJ City Prosecutor 
City Social Welfare Officer 
City Health Officer 
City Public Information Officer 
At least two (2) representatives of NGOs — One (1) 
from a church-based group and one (1) from an NGO, to 
be appointed by the Chairperson 
City Probation and Parole Officer 
One (1) from the Local Government Operations 
Officer (LGOO) who advocates anti-illegal drugs 
campaign 


One (1) Sangguniang Kabataan City Federation 
President 
SECTION 8. Roles and Responsibilities of the CADAC-. In addition to the 
responsibilities mentioned in this Act, CADACs shall perform the following: 
a) Attest, through a declaration signed by its Chairperson, on the “drug-cleared” 
status of an affected barangay, as certified by the Local Chief of Police and validated 
by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Regional Director; 
b) Monitor the BADAC’s names, addresses and other significant details; 
c) Receive the consolidated information report from the BADAC Chairperson; 
d) Review the consolidated reports of cluster leaders for final consolidation and 
submission to PDEA; 
e) Maintain list of endorsements or referrals of Barangay Duty Officers as to who are 
drug dependents for screening using any internationally accepted screening tool; 
f) Establish one-stop-shop facilities where assessment, interview, counselling, 
referral, and/or processing of applications for petitions for confinement of drug 
dependents and PWUD who surrendered for treatment and rehabilitation and other 
allied processes may be undertaken; 
g) Designate a focal person who shall ensure the compliance with and enforcement 
of Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) Regulations on Voluntary Surrender of Drug Users 
and Dependents and shall coordinate with the appropriate service provider to 
ascertain compliance with the prescribed intervention; 
h) Ensure that PWUDs who surrendered shall undergo screening in order to 
determine the level of risk and/or co-morbidities and refer them to the appropriate 
institutions for timely intervention; 
i) Designate certain personnel as the authorized representatives of the DDB who shall 
cause the processing and filing of petitions for confinement of drug dependents and 
PWUDs who surrendered for treatment and rehabilitation before the Regional Trial 
Courts pursuant to Sections 54 and 61 of RA 9165; 
j) Organize the CADAC Drug Reformation Committee and adopt the Program of 
Instructions for Drug Reformation Program; 
k) Provide Community-Based Rehabilitation Programs; 


1) Conduct advocacy and/or preventive education seminars, giving emphasis to the 
role of parents and children in the anti-drug campaign, ill-effects of drugs, and 
consequences of drug abuse. This includes the conduct of lectures on the proper 
procedures on rehabilitation of drug dependents and PWUD who surrendered 
pursuant to RA 9165 and pertinent DDB Regulations on counseling program for 
families with drug dependents and PWUD who surrendered to cope with the trauma; 
m) Designate a CADAC Secretariat, who will collate all reports and maintain periodic 
statistics on the barangay drug-clearing operations for evaluation/analysis and 
continuing enhancement of process and procedures; 
n) The CADAC Secretariat shall submit all quarterly reports to the PADAC, the local 
Peace and Order Council, and DILG Field Office, not later than the tenth (10"") day 
of the ensuing quarter. 
SECTION 9. The Composition of the MADAC. A MADAC is hereby created in every 
municipality which shall be composed of the following: 
Chairperson:  
 
 
Municipal Mayor 
Vice-Chairperson:   
 
Chief of Police 
Members:  
 
 
 
Municipal LGOO 
DepEd District Supervisor 
Municipal Social Welfare Officer 
Municipal Health Officer 
Municipal Public Information Officer; 
At least two (2) representatives of NGOs — One (1) 
from a church-based group and one (1) from an NGO, to 
be appointed by the Chairperson 
Municipal Probation and Parole Officer 
All BADAC Chairpersons 
One (1) Member of the Municipal Sangguniang 
Bayan who is the Chairperson of the Committee on Peace 
and Order 


Sangguniang 
Kabataan 
Municipal 
Federation 
President 
SECTION 10. Roles and Responsibilities of the MADAC. The roles and 
responsibilities of all MADACs shall be the same as those enumerated for all 
CADACs found in Section 9 of this Act. 
SECTION 11. The Composition of the BADAC. Every barangay shall create and 
establish a BADAC which shall be composed of the following: 
Chairperson: Punong Barangay 
Vice-Chairperson: Sangguniang Barangay member or Kagawad who is the 
Chairperson of Committee on Peace and Order 
Members: Sanggunian Barangay Member or Kagawad who is the Chairperson of the 
Committee on Women and Family 
Sangguniang Kabataan Chairperson 
Public School Principal or representative 
Executive Officer or Chief of Tanod 
At least two (2) representatives of NGOs — One (1) from a church-based group and 
one (1) from an NGO, to be appointed by the Chairperson 
City/Municipal Chief of Police or its representative 
A Barangay Health Worker 
Sangguniang Barangay Member who is the Chairperson of the 
Committee on Health 
SECTION 12. Roles and Responsibilities of the BADAC. All BADACs shall: 
a) Create a BADAC Plan of Action to be submitted to CADAC/MADAC, and the 
DILG City/Municipal Field Office; 
b) Set quarterly targets to reduce the level of drug affectation and ultimately achieve 
drug- free status and maintain the status of drug-cleared and unaffected barangays; 
c) Empower the community in reporting drug related cases through an 
Award/Commendation System; 


d) Prepare the Barangay Tanods through seminars or trainings on their roles and 
functions in the campaign against street-level illegal drug trade; 
e) Identify drug-affected places (i.e. workplace, house clusters, and streets) within 
their respective barangays where there are violations of RA 9165 and immediately 
report the same to the PNP or PDEA; 
f) Determine and maintain a record of the names and other pertinent information of 
residents, including listings of suspected drug user and peddlers and record, update, 
and monitor all drug-related incidents/cases reported or filed and their effects on the 
peace and order situation in the barangay; 
g) Consolidate through its chairperson, all information gathered from all sources, 
related to any illegal drug activities within the barangay, to include names of 
peddlers, marijuana cultivation, clandestine drug laboratories, and submit 
immediately to the CADAC/MADAC; 
h) Ensure the existence and efficient operation of barangay rehabilitation referral 
system, through the Barangay Rehabilitation and Referral Desk (BRRD), intended for 
drug users and dependents who voluntarily surrendered; 
i) Assist PWUD who surrendered to the BRRD and refer to CADAC/MADAC and 
other institutions for appropriate action. 
j) Monitor individuals, who are undertaking Community-Based Treatment and 
Rehabilitation, through their attendance and completion of CBRP requirements. 
k) Conduct consultative meetings at least once a month, and call for special meetings 
as needed, with organizations in the barangay, such as the Parents Teachers 
Community Association, youth groups, Boy and Girl Scouts, religious organizations, 
senior citizens, homeowners, and neighborhood associations, puroks, Tricycle 
Operators and Drivers Association and other groups in the community to ensure 
their commitment to assist in curbing the drug menace in society, whenever 
necessary. 
l) Formulate education programs on drug prevention and ensure implementation of 
the same in coordination with various associations stated in paragraph (k), using 
funds which shall be derived from the Local School Board and other available 
sources. 
m) Conduct an Information Education Campaign on illegal drug demand reduction; 
n) Extend assistance to law enforcement agencies during the conduct of anti-drug 
operations and the BADAC Chairperson or any elected official present during the 


anti-drug operations shall sign as witness the inventory of seized drugs and 
paraphernalia; 
o) Submit all monthly reports to CADAC/MADAC and the DILG City/Municipal 
Field Office; 
p) Submit an annual Accomplishment Report and Fund Utilization Report to the 
CADAC/MADAC, the higher Peace and Order Council and the DILG Field Office; 
q) Submit reports on the implementation of BADAC Plan of Action on drug clearing 
operations; 
r) Create a Barangay Auxiliary Team whose responsibilities and membership shall 
be included in the Implementing Rules and Regulations of this Act; and, 
s) Perform such other related functions as prescribed by the rules and regulations. 
SECTION 13. Creation of the ADAO. An ADAO is hereby created in every city and 
municipality. It shall be headed by an Executive Director who shall be designated by 
the Chairperson of the ADAC. Each ADAO shall have at least two (2) support staff in 
order to help fulfill its duties and responsibilities. 
SECTION 14. Functions of the Executive Director. The Executive Director shall 
perform the following: 
a. Act as the Head Secretariat of the ADAC; 
b. Oversee and supervise the overall operation of the ADAO 
c. Ensure the prompt submission of the reports to the ADAC Chairperson and other 
partner agencies 
d. Perform other duties that may be assigned 
SECTION 15. Penal Provisions — Failure of the responsible Local Chief Executive to 
comply with the creation of the ADAC and the implementation of the provisions of 
this Act shall be penalized with imprisonment of six (6) months and one (1) day to 
six (6) years with the accessory penalty of perpetual absolute disqualification to hold 
public office. 


SECTION 16. Implementing Rules and Regulations. The DILG, in coordination with 
DSWD, DepEd, PNP, PDEA, DDB, and Department of Health shall issue the 
Implementing Rules and Regulations within (90) days from the effectivity of this Act. 
SECTION 17. Appropriations. The implementation of this Act shall be done through 
the concerned LGUs appropriating not less than two percent (2%) of their annual 
budget to fund the creations and operations of ADACS and ADAOS. 
SECTION 18. Separability Clause. If any provision or part hereof is held invalid or 
unconstitutional, the remainder of the provisions not otherwise affected shall remain 
valid and subsisting. 
SECTION 19. Repealing Clause. The funding provision under RA 9165, Art VII, Sec. 
51, on local government units’ assistance, is hereby repealed. All laws, decrees, rules 
and regulations, or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are 
hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly. 
SECTION 20. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect (15) days after its publication in 
the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved.