Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. 910 
Introduced by Hon. Bernadette S. Barbers 
AN ACT 
CREATING ANTI-DRUG ABUSE COUNCILS IN ALL PROVINCES, CITIES, 
MUNICIPALITIES, AND BARANGAYS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY AND 
PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill is a refiled version of a measure that was tediously deliberated upon 
and approved during the previous Congresses. 
Article II, Section 5 of the Constitution provides that the maintenance of peace 
and order, the protection of life, liberty, and property, and the promotion of the general 
welfare are essential for the enjoyment by all the people of the blessings of 
democracy. 
In addition, it is the mandate of the local government units to ensure and 
support, among other things, the promotion of health and safety, improvement of 
public morals, preservation of peace and order, and the advancement of the comfort 
and convenience of the inhabitants within their respective territorial jurisdictions.  
Despite the efforts of our law enforcement authorities, drug-related incidents 
still threaten the peace and order of the community nationwide due to lack of 
structural consistency and comprehensive monitoring and reporting system. 
Thus, this bill seeks to create the Anti-Drug Abuse Councils (ADACs) in all 
provinces, cities, municipalities, and barangays all over the country as the main 
implementing organs for the prevention, rehabilitation, and monitoring of drug 
dependency cases. This is to ensure the smooth implementation of anti-drug abuse 
programs and services especially at the local level. 
It also mandates the concerned local government units to appropriate not less 
than 2% of their annual budget to fund the creation and operation of the ADACs and 
implement the provisions of the proposed law. 
In view of the foregoing, immediate approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
 HON. BERNADETTE S. BARBERS 
2nd District, Surigao del Norte 
July 1, 2025
3:04 pm


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. 910 
Introduced by Hon. Bernadette S. Barbers 
AN ACT 
CREATING ANTI-DRUG ABUSE COUNCILS IN ALL PROVINCES, CITIES, 
MUNICIPALITIES, AND BARANGAYS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY AND 
PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the 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 in all provinces, cities, municipalities, and barangays all over the country as 
the main implementation organs for prevention, rehabilitation, and monitoring of drug 
dependency cases.  
Sec. 2.  Definition of Terms. As used in this Act: 
a.
Anti-Drug Abuse Council (ADAC) - refers to a multi-sector council composed of
local officials and representatives of various community organizations tasked to
spearhead the planning and implementation, and monitoring of all local anti-drug
abuse programs, projects and activities.
b. Anti-Drug Abuse Office (ADAO) – refers to the office established at the
provincial, city, municipality level which shall institutionalize all ADAC activities
and serve as the ADAC secretariat in charge of unifying and consolidating all local
anti-drug abuse programs, projects and activities.
c.
Person Who Use Drugs (PWUD) – refers to a person who uses any dangerous
drugs and/or controlled precursors and essential chemicals as defined by Republic
Act No. 9165, otherwise known as the “Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of
2002”, 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 a substance or drug 
addicted person to address one’s compulsion or drug seeking and use, which 
may involve a series of bio-psycho-social interventions provided by health 
professionals to remove toxins in the body and modify the person’s behavior.  
 
ii. Reformatory Rehabilitation – refers to the process of rectifying or modifying 
negative attitude and behavior to enable the person 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 
eventually to the society.   
 
iii. Community-based Drug Rehabilitation Program – is 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 core components namely community-
based treatment and community- based support services.  
 
 
SEC. 3. Creation of the Anti-Drug Abuse Council. – There shall be created a multi-
sector council composed of local officials and representatives of various community 
organizations to be known as the Anti-Drug Abuse Council (ADAC).  The ADAC shall 
spearhead the planning and implementation, and monitoring of all local anti-drug abuse 
programs, projects and activities.  All local government units (LGUs) consisting of provinces, 
cities, municipalities, and barangays are mandated to create or organize their respective 
ADACs as follows:   Provincial Anti-Drug Abuse Council (PADAC); City Anti-Drug Abuse 
Council (CADAC); Municipal Anti-Drug Abuse Council (MADAC); and Barangay Anti-
Drug Abuse Council (BADAC).   
 
 
 
The roles and responsibilities of ADAC shall be as follows: 
 
a. Formulate the Local Anti-Drug Plan of Action (LADPA) which contains the 
list of programs, projects, and activities with corresponding budgetary 
requirements and timeline; 
 
b. Initiate, coordinate, and monitor the implementation of anti-drug abuse 
programs, projects, and activities in their area of jurisdiction;  
 
c. Recommend to the local sanggunian the adoption of measures for the 
enactment of appropriate legislation on anti-drug abuse programs; 
 
d. Conduct a meeting at least once a month, or as often as maybe necessary at 
the discretion of the ADAC Chairperson, or upon request of the majority of 
the members of the council; 
 
e. Serve as an information-gathering body which shall monitor and report to 
appropriate authorities’ suspicious illegal drug personalities, facilities, and 
activities within their jurisdiction; 
 
f. Monitor the implementation of anti-drug abuse programs and link 
information to decisions and actions by the concerned central government 


authorities. The BADAC shall submit monthly reports to the concerned 
MADAC or CADAC. The MADAC or CADAC shall submit semestral and 
annual monitoring and evaluation reports to the concerned PADAC; and,  
 
g. Perform other functions as may be assigned by law and implementing rules 
and regulations. 
 
SEC. 4. Duties and Responsibilities of LGUs.  Each LGU shall have the following 
duties and responsibilities: 
 
a. Activate, strengthen, and ensure functionality of its ADAC; 
 
b. Approve a comprehensive LADPA to eliminate drug addiction with 
corresponding targets per quarter, as included in the Local Peace and Order 
Safety Plan such as: 
 
1. Capacity development programs for all stakeholders through 
prevention education; 
2. Drug-clearing operation; 
3. After-care and reintegration programs; and 
4. Advocacy programs on the effects and legal consequences of the 
use of illegal drugs, and the role of family and the youth in the fight 
against illegal drugs, among others.   
 
c. Appropriate substantial amount of funds not lower than one percent (1%) of 
the annual appropriations for anti-illegal drug-related programs, activities, and 
operations as mandatory items in their budgets; 
 
d. Perform and accomplish other tasks delegated upon it by law or by appropriate 
issuances which are related to its core functions. 
 
SEC. 5. 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 the Interior and Local Government (DILG) 
 
 
 
 
 
Provincial Director   
             
 
Department of Education (DepEd) Provincial Officer 
             
 
Department of Justice (DOJ) Provincial Prosecutor 
            
 
Provincial Social Welfare Officer 
             
 
Provincial Health Officer 
             
 
Provincial Public Information Officer 
Chairperson of the Committee on Peace and Order or 
Committee on Women of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan 
Sangguniang Kabataan Provincial Federation President 
At least two (2) representatives of accredited non-government 
organizations       (NGOs) – One (1) from a churched-based 
group and one       (1) from a NGO, to be appointed by the 
Chairperson 


 
SEC. 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 programs, 
plans, and activities 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 CADAC/MADAC; 
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. Designate, through the Chairperson, the Executive Director and two (2) 
support staff of the ADAO as provided for in Sec.  13 of this Act; 
i. Provide support for the operationalization of a community-based 
rehabilitation program in the Municipalities and Component Cities; and  
j. Report every month, or at least every quarter, the names, addresses, and the 
total number of PWUDs to the DILG, copy furnished the Dangerous Drugs 
Board (DDB) and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA). 
 
SEC. 7. The CADAC. A CADAC is hereby created in every city which shall be 
composed of the following: 
 
       
Chairperson:          
City Mayor 
       
Vice-Chairperson:   
District Director or City Director or 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 accredited NGOs – One (1) 
from a churched-based group and one (1) from an NGO, to be 
appointed by the Chairperson               
               
 
City Probation and Parole Officer 
 City Local Government Operations Officer (LGOO) who 
advocates anti-illegal drugs campaign 
Sangguniang Kabataan City Federation President 
 
SEC. 8. Roles and Responsibilities of the CADAC. In addition to the responsibilities 
mentioned in this Act, CADACs shall: 
 
a) Attest, through its Chairperson, to the certification declaring the "drug-cleared" 
status of an affected barangay, certified by the Local Chief of Police and 
validated by the PDEA Regional Director; 
b) Monitor the names, addresses and other significant details in the list submitted 


by the BADACs; 
c) Receive the consolidated information report from the BADAC Chairperson; 
d) Review the consolidated reports of cluster leaders for final consolidation and 
submission to the PDEA; 
e) Maintain the list of endorsement or referral of the BADAC as to who are drug 
dependents for screening using any internationally accepted screening tools; 
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 and enforcement of 
DDB Regulations on Voluntary Surrender of Drug Users and Dependents and 
shall coordinate with the appropriate service provider to assure compliance with 
the prescribed intervention; 
h) Ensure that PWUDs who surrendered shall undergo screening in order to 
determine the level of risk and co-morbidities and refer them to the proper 
agency for appropriate intervention; 
i) Recommend at least one of its personnel to be authorized by the DDB as the 
designated person 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 for a community-based rehabilitation program; 
l) Conduct advocacy and/or preventive education seminars, giving emphasis to the 
role of parents and children in the anti-drug abuse campaign, ill-effects of the 
use of illegal drugs, and consequences of drug abuse. These include lectures on 
the proper procedures on rehabilitation of drug dependents and PWUD who 
surrendered pursuant to RA 9165, pertinent DDB Regulations on counseling 
program for families with drug dependents, and PWUD who surrendered to cope 
with trauma; 
m) Designate, through the Chairperson, the Executive Director and two (2) support 
staff of the ADAO as provided for in Sec.  13 of this Act; 
n) Collate all reports and maintain periodic statistics on barangay drug-clearing 
operations for evaluation or analysis and continuing enhancement of processes 
and procedures and submit all quarterly reports to the PADAC, the local Peace 
and Order Council, and the DILG Field Office, not later than the tenth (10th) 
day of the ensuing quarter. This shall include the reporting every month, or at 
least every quarter, of the names, addresses, and the total number of PWUDs to 
the Provincial Drug Abuse Council.  
 
SEC. 9. 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 accredited NGOs – One (1) 
from a churched-based group and one (1) from NGO, to 
be appointed by the Chairperson                  
Municipal Probation and Parole Officer 
All BADAC Chairpersons 
One (1) Member of the Sangguniang Bayan who is the 
Chairperson of the Committee on Peace and Order 
 
 
 
Sangguniang Kabataan Municipal Federation President 
 
SEC. 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 8 of 
this Act. 
 
SEC. 11.  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 the Committee on Peace and Order 
Members:   
Sangguniang Barangay Member or Kagawad who is the 
Chairperson of the Committee on Women and Family 
Sangguniang Barangay Member or Kagawad who is the 
Chairperson of the Committee on Health 
             
 
Sangguniang Kabataan Chairperson     
             
 
Public School Principal or a representative 
             
 
Executive Officer or Chief of the Barangay Tanod 
At least two (2) representatives of accredited NGOs – One (1) 
from a churched-based group and one (1) from an NGO, 
to be appointed by the Chairperson                  
             
 
A Barangay Health Worker  
 
 
 
Representative from the City or Municipal Police 
 
SEC. 12. Roles and Responsibilities of the BADAC. All BADACs shall have the 
following roles and responsibilities: 
 
a) Create a BADAC Plan of Action to be submitted to CADAC/MADAC, and the 
DILG City or Municipal Field Office; 
b) Set quarterly targets to ultimately achieve and maintain a drug-cleared, drug-
free or unaffected barangay status; 
c) Empower the community in reporting drug related cases through an award or 
commendation system; 
d) Enhance the capability barangay tanods in the campaign against street-level 
illegal drug trade through seminars and trainings; 
e) Identify drug-affected places such as workplaces, 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, and likewise, record, update, and monitor all drug- related 
incidents or cases reported or filed and their effect on the peace and order 
situation in the barangay including a list of suspected drug users and peddlers; 
g)  Consolidate 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 operation of barangay rehabilitation referral system, 
through the Barangay Rehabilitation and Referral Desk, intended for drug users 
and dependents who voluntarily surrendered; 
i) Assist PWUDs who surrendered to the Barangay Rehabilitation and Referral 
Desk 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 community-based 
rehabilitation program requirements; 
k) Conduct regular and consultative meetings at least once a month and call for 
special meetings with organizations in the barangay, such as the parents- 
teachers community associations, youth groups, Boy and Girl Scouts, religious 
organizations, senior citizens, homeowners and neighborhood associations, 
puroks, tricycle operators and drivers associations and other groups existing in 
the community to ensure their commitment to assist in curbing the drug menace 
in the community, whenever necessary; 
l) Formulate anti-drug abuse prevention education programs and ensure their 
implementation 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 and education campaign on illegal drug demand 
reduction; 
n) Extend assistance to law enforcement agencies during the conduct of anti-drug 
operations. The BADAC Chairperson or any elected official present during the 
anti-drug operations shall sign the inventory of seized drugs and paraphernalia 
as witness; 
o) Submit all monthly reports to CADAC/MADAC and the DILG City or 
Municipal Field Office. This shall include the reporting every month, or at least 
every quarter, of the names, addresses, and the total number of PWUDs; 
p) Submit annual Accomplishment Report and Fund Utilization Report to the 
CADAC/MADAC, the Peace and Order Council and the DILG Field Office; 
q) Submit reports on the implementation of BADAC Plan of Action including 
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 other related functions as may be prescribed by the rules and 
regulations of this Act. 
 


SEC. 13. The ADAO. An ADAO is hereby created in every province, city and 
municipality. The ADAO shall be headed by an Executive Director who shall be designated 
by the Chairperson of the ADAC.  The Executive Director shall: 
 
a. Act as the Head of the 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; and 
d. Perform other duties that may be assigned by the ADAC. 
 
The Executive Director shall receive a salary and other emoluments equivalent to the 
position one rank lower of a head of a department or office in a province, city or municipality.   
 
No person shall be appointed Executive Director unless one is a citizen of the 
Philippines, a resident of the LGU concerned, of good moral character, a holder of a college 
degree preferably in law, management or public administration from a recognized college or 
university, and a first-grade civil service eligible or its equivalent. 
 
Each ADAO shall have at least two (2) support staff in order to help fulfill its duties 
and responsibilities. The qualifications, salary and emoluments of the support staff shall be 
equivalent to a position two ranks lower of a department head or as may be determined by the 
LGU concerned.   
 
The Executive Director and support staff shall hold office co-terminus with the 
appointing authority.  
 
SEC. 14. Strict Observance of All Laws, Rules and Regulations, Guidelines, 
Supreme Court Decisions and Executive Issuances Regarding Human Rights, Privacy and 
Similar Concerns. All laws, rules and regulations, guidelines, Supreme Court decisions and  
executive issuances regarding human rights, privacy and similar concerns shall always be 
strictly observed by everyone in the implementation of this Act. 
 
SEC. 15. Penal Provisions. Failure of the responsible Local Chief Executive to 
comply with the creation of the ADAC and the implementation of this Act shall be penalized 
with imprisonment of six (6) months to one (1) day to six (6) years with the accessory penalty 
of perpetual absolute disqualification to hold public office.   
 
SEC. 16. Implementing Rules and Regulations. The DILG shall, in coordination with 
the Department of Social Welfare and Development, DepEd, PNP, PDEA, DDB, and 
Department of Health, issue the rules and regulations within ninety (90) days from the 
effectivity of this Act. 
 
SEC. 17. Appropriations. The implementation of this Act shall be done through the 
concerned LGUs appropriating not less than one percent (1%) of their annual budget to fund 
the creation and operation of ADACs and ADAOs. 
 
SEC. 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. 
 


SEC. 19. Repealing Clause. The funding provision under RA 9165, Art. VII, Sec. 51 
is hereby repealed and all laws, decrees, rules and regulations, or parts thereof inconsistent 
with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended, or modified accordingly. 
 
SEC. 20.  Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication 
in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
 
Approved,