Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

17 Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 6180

Introduced by HON. JOSE ANTONIO “KUYA JONATHAN” R. SY-ALVARADO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Data released by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in July 2017 showed that
49.65% or 20,872 of the 42,036 barangays in the country are affected by illegal drugs. This is a pressing
concern for the smallest political unit in the Philippines where the planning for national development
should start.

Barangay officials are important leaders being the closest government officials to the people.
‘The Barangay Captain is the only public official that exercises executive, legislative and judicial
powers. Being the Punong Barangay, he exercises executive powers, as chairman of the Sangguniang
Barangay, he exercises legislative powers, and as chairman of the Lupong Tagapamayapa, he wields
judicial powers. Furthermore, a barangay has vast sources of funds including its share in the national
revenue and the real property taxes.

No one can deny that Narco-politics exists in the country and it is a harsh reality that some
Barangay officials are into illegal drug trade, either as protectors, pushers or users. Given the
significance of barangays and barangay leadership in national development and transformation,
prohibiting “Narco-Politicians” from joining the barangay officials is a necessary action that must be
prioritized by the Government.

Hence, the proposal to include any person who has pending case for violation of the
Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 as a ground for disqualification of candidates vying for
Barangay Captain, Councilor and Board Member positions until the case is dismissed

‘The passage of this bill is therefore most earnestly sought.

JOSE ANTONIO “KUYA JONATHAN” R. SY-ALVARADO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

17® Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 6180

Introduced by HON. JOSE ANTONIO “KUYA JONATHAN” R. SY-ALVARADO-

AN ACT TO DISQUALIFY PERSONS WITH PENDING CASES VIOLATING THE
COMPREHENSIVE DANGEROUS DRUGS ACT OF 2002 IN BARANGAY ELECTIONS

Be it enacted by the House of Representatives and in session assembled that
Section 1. Short title. This Act shall be known “Disqualification of Narco-Politicians in Barangay Elections Act”
Section 2. Declaration of Policy. All Narco-Politicians with pending cases for violation of Dangerous Drugs Act

is hereby disqualified in the Barangay Elections until their cases are dismissed or they obtain clearance from DILG
stating that they are wrongfully accused and not considered as Narco Politicians,

Mandatory drug testing with blood testing as method will also be implemented for all candidates of Barangay
positions,

Section 3. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - Within six (6) months from the effectively of this Act, the
COMELEC shall, in coordination with the PDEA, promulgate rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of
this Act.

Section 4. Repealing Clause. — All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof
inconsistent with or contrary to the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

Section 5. Separability Clause. — If any part or provision of this Act is held unconstitutional or invalid, other
Parts or provisions hereof which are not affected shall continue to remain in full force and effect.

Section 6. Effectivity. - This Act
least two (2) newspapers of ger

‘take effect fifteen (15) days following completion of its publication in at
circulation.

Approved.