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RECEIVED BY;
Introduced by SENATOR RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR.
AN ACT
INSTITUTIONALIZING ANTI-DRUG ABUSE COUNCILS IN EVERY LOCAL 
GOVERNMENT UNIT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
One of the serious concerns of our society is the problem of illegal drugs. The 
country's fight against drugs is far from over. Significant reforms in our laws and 
programs have been made but much has to be done to totally eradicate this menace 
in our society.
According to the Statistical Analysis for CY 2019 of the Dangerous Drugs Board 
(DDB), there are 5,227 admissions, 5,119 of which are new cases, 22 are readmitted 
cases and 86 have undergone treatment in an outpatient facility. Of this number, 
89.02% are male, 10.46% are female, and 0.52% are LGBT. The youngest is seven 
(7) years old and the oldest is 68 years old. Majority or 27.13% is aged 40 years and 
above.
The most commonly abused drugs are Methamphetamine Hydrochloride, 
commonly known as "Shabu", Cannabis or Marijuana, and Contact Cement or Rugby.
Recognizing the importance of local government units (LGUs) in addressing this 
concern, Anti-Drug Abuse Councils (ADACs) were established in different levels of the 
government. On May 21, 2018, the Department of the Interior and Local Government 
(DILG) and the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) issued Joint Memorandum Circular No. 
2018-01, which laid down the Implementing Guidelines on the Functionality and 
Effectiveness of Local Anti-Drug Abuse Councils. The said Joint Memorandum Circular
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aims to set the minimum standard functionality and effectiveness of local ADACs that 
covers all provinces, cities, municipalities, and barangays; harmonize the 
interoperability of all ADACs at all levels; systematize an effective ADAC monitoring 
and reporting mechanism; and set performance indicators of a functional ADAC as 
measurement of effectiveness in support to the reduction of drug affectation.
In order to acknowledge the exemplary performance of local ADACs in 
implementing the national government's anti-illegal drugs campaign and to inspire 
others to follow suit, the DILG, DDB and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency 
(PDEA) regularly conducts the National ADAC Performance Award.
The "Anti-Drug Abuse Councils (ADAC) LaW proposes to institutionalize ADACs 
in every LGU by defining their duties and responsibilities. It also mandates LGUs to 
establish an Anti-Drug Abuse Office (ADAO), which shall serve as the Secretariat of 
ADAC and provide technical and support services to them. Under the bill, the DILG is 
tasked to monitor and evaluate the proper and effective implementation of the anti­
drug abuse programs and establish an incentives and awards system for LGUs.
This measure was reported out by the Committee on Public Order and 
Dangerous Drugs in the 18th Congress.
In light of providing a comprehensive framework for the government's anti­
drug campaign, the immediate passage of this bill is highly recommended.
RAMON
EVILLA, JR.


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
SENATE
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RECEIVED BY;
S. No.
Introduced by SENATOR RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR.
AN ACT
INSTITUTIONALIZING ANTI-DRUG ABUSE COUNCILS IN EVERY LOCAL 
GOVERNMENT UNIT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
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Section 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Anti-Drug Abuse
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Councils (ADA C) LaW.
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Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is a declared policy of the State to safeguard
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the integrity of its territory and the well-being of its citizenry, particularly the youth,
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from the harmful effects of dangerous drugs on their physical and mental well-being.
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The State shall promote the active and unified involvement of the local
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government units (LGUs), communities and civil service organizations to effectively
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prevent the proliferation of prohibited drugs.
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Towards this end, the State shall establish a mechanism and adequate
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administrative structural framework to ensure effective implementation of the anti-
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drug policies and programs.
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Sec. 3. Definition of Terms. - As used in this Act:
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(a) Anti-Drug Abuse Council (ADAC) refers to a multi-sectoral council composed of
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local officials and representatives of various community organizations tasked to
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spearhead the planning, implementation, and monitoring of all local anti-drug
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abuse programs, projects and activities;


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(b) Persons Who Use or Abuse Drugs (PWUDs) refer to persons who use any
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dangerous drugs and/or controlled precursors and essential chemicals as
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defined under Republic Act (RA) No. 9165, otherwise known as the
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"Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002" as amended, by injecting
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intravenously or intramuscularly, by consuming, either by chewing, smoking,
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sniffing, eating, swallowing, drinking or otherwise introducing into the
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physiological system of the body;
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(c) Community-Based Drug Rehabiiitation Program (CBRP) refers to an integrated
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model for PWUDs with mild severity of addiction. It provides a continuum of
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care from outreach and low threshold services, through active coordination
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among a number of health, social and other non-specialist services, needed to
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meet the client's needs. It is composed of two core components namely:
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Community-based Treatment and Community-based Support Services.
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Sec. 4. Duties and Responsibiiities of Locai Government Units (LGUs). - In
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addition to duties and responsibilities under existing laws, each LGU shall exercise the
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following duties and responsibilities:
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(1) Establish, strengthen, and ensure the functionality of its ADAC;
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(2) Formulate and implement a comprehensive and integrated Local Anti-Drug
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Abuse Plan of Action (LADAPA), in accordance with the recommendations of
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the ADAC, to eliminate drug affectation with corresponding targets per quarter,
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as included in the local Peace and Order and Public Safety (POPS) Plan including
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but not limited to:
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a. Capacity development programs for all stakeholders through prevention
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education;
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b. Monitoring of drug clearing operations within the Philippine National
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Police (PNP), Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and other law
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enforcement agencies mandated to the conduct thereof;
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c. Community-Based Drug Rehabilitation Programs;
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d. Aftercare and reintegration programs for PWUDS; and
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e. Advocacy programs on the effects and legai consequences of illegal
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drugs, role of family and the youth in the fight against illegal drugs,
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(3) Appropriate at least two percent (2%) of the annual appropriations anti-illegal
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drug-related programs, activities, and operations as a mandatory item in their
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budgets: Provided, That the disbursement of the fund shall be made by the
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LGU concerned;
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(4) Coordinate with the Department of Health (DOH), the Department of Social
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Welfare and Development (DSWD), and the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) on
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the establishment and operation of a CBDRP, as well 
as Reintegration
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Programs; and
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(5) Effectively implement Section 52 of RA 9165, as amended, and related laws.
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Sec. 5. Institutionalization ofADACs. - There shall be established an Anti-Drug
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Abuse Council (ADAC) in every province, city, municipality and barangay, which shall
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exercise the following duties and responsibilities:
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(1) Formulate ADAC-LADAPA which contains programs, projects and activities with
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corresponding budgetary requirements and timeline, designed to prevent the
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proliferation of prohibited drugs;
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(2) Initiate, coordinate and monitor the implementation of anti-illegal drug
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programs, projects and activities within their jurisdiction;
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(3) Provide guidelines for the operation and management of Community-Based
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Drug Rehabilitation Program;
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(4) Recommend to the local Sanggunian the adoption of measures for the
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enactment of appropriate legislation on anti-illegal drug programs;
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(5) Conduct a meeting at least once a month, or as often as may be necessary at
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the discretion of the ADAC Chairperson, and upon request of the majority of
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the members of the Council;
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(6) Serve as an information-gathering mechanisms, which will monitor and report
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to appropriate authorities illegal drug facilities and activities within their
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jurisdiction;
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(7) Monitor the implementation of anti-illegal drug programs and link information
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to decisions and actions by concerned central government authorities;
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(8) Ensure effective and sustainable anti-drug activities;
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(9) Establish and maintain close coordination and cooperation with anti-drug law
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Sec. 6. Composition ofADAC. -
(a) Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Council (BADAC) - Every barangay shall establish 
BADAC, which shall be composed of the following:
Chairperson 
Vice-Chairperson 
Order Committee 
Members
- Punong Barangay
- Chairperson on the Sangguniang Barangay Peace and
- Chairperson of the Sangguniang Barangay Health 
Committee;
- Chairperson of Women and Family Committee
- Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Chairperson;
- Public School Principal / Head teacher or authorized 
representative;
- Chief Tanodf Executive Officer;
- A representative from any non-government organization 
(NGO) / civil society / people's organization to be 
nominated by majority of its members and appointed by 
the Chairperson;
- A representative of faith-based organization to be 
nominated by majority of its members and appointed by 
the Chairperson; and
- A Barangay Health Worker;
Adviser 
- City or Municipal Chief of Police or authorized
representative
In addition to those mentioned in Section 5, BADAC shall have the duties 
and responsibilities to:
(1) Determine and maintain record of the names and other pertinent 
information of residents, and likewise record, update, and monitor all 
drug-related incidents / cases reported or filed and its effect on the 
peace and order situation in the barangay, including listings of suspected 
drug users and peddlers;
(2) Establish a barangay rehabilitation referral system, through the 
Barangay Rehabilitation and Referral Desk, which shall be responsible


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for providing immediate action and assistance for PWUDs who surrender
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and citizens who intend to report any person/s invoived in illegai drugs;
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(3) Monitor individuais who are undertaking Community-Based Drug
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Rehabilitation Treatment through their attendance and completion of
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CBRP requirements;
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(4) Submit monthly reports to the concerned Municipality / City Anti-Drug
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Abuse Council (MADAC / CADAC); and
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(5) Conduct an information education campaign.
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(b) Municipal Anti-Drug Abuse Council (MADAC) - Every municipality shall establish
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MADAC, which shall be composed of the following:
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Chairperson 
- Mayor
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Vice-Chairpersons - PNP Chief of Police (for law enforcement); and,
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- Department of Education (DepEd) District Supervisor (for
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control and prevention)
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Members 
- Municipal Local Government Operations Officer;
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- Municipal Social Welfare Officer;
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- Municipal Health Officer;
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- Municipal Public Information Officer;
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- Liga ng Barangay President;
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- SK Federation President;
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- At least two (2) representatives of NGOs / people's
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organization to be nominated by majority of its members
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and appointed by the Chairperson; and
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- Representative of faith-based organization 
to be
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nominated by majority of its members and appointed by
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the Chairperson.
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In addition to those mentioned in Section 5, MADAC shall have the duties and
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responsibilities to:
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(1) Establish a one-stop-shop facility which shall be responsible for the
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assessment of PWUDs and the subsequent referral and/or processing of
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their applications for petitions for confinement, treatment and
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rehabilitation, including their eventual reintegration to the community;


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(2) Submit semestral and annual monitoring and evaluation reports to the
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concerned Provincial Anti-Drug Abuse Council (PADAC); and
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(3) Conduct advocacy and/or preventive education seminars.
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(c) City Anti-Drug Abuse Council (CADAC) - Every city shall establish CADAC which
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shall be composed of the following:
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Chairperson 
- Mayor
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Vice-Chairpersons - PNP Director (for law enforcement); and
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- DepEd City Division Superintendent 
(for control and
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prevention)
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Members 
- Department of Justice (DOJ) City Prosecutor;
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- City Social Welfare Officer;
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- City Health Officer;
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- City Public Information Officer;
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- Liga ng Barangay President;
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- SK Federation President;
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- At least two (2) representatives of NGOs / people's
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organization to be nominated by majority of its members
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and appointed by the Chairperson; and,
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- Representative of faith-based organization to be
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nominated by majority of its members and appointed by
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the Chairperson.
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In addition to those mentioned in Section 5, CADAC shall have the same duties
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and responsibilities with MADAC, as provided in paragraph (b) of this Section.
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(d) Provincial Anti-Drug Abuse Council (PADAC) - Every province shall establish
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PADAC which shall be composed of the following:
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Chairperson 
- Governor
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Vice-Chairpersons - PNP Provincial Director (for law enforcement); and,
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- DepEd Provincial Director (for control and prevention)
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Members 
- Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)
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Provincial Director;
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-DOJ Provincial Prosecutor;
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- Provincial Health Officer;
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- Provincial Public Information Officer;
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- SK Federation President;
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- At least two (2) representatives of NGOs / people's
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organization to be nominated by majority of its members
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and appointed by the Chairperson;
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- Representative of faith-based organization to be
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nominated by majority of its members and appointed by
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the Chairperson;
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- Provincial Probation and Parole officers; and
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- All CADAC / MADAC Chairpersons.
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In addition to those mentioned in Section 5, PADAC shall have the duties and
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responsibilities to:
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(1) Ensure the functionality of all CADAC / MADAC / BADAC within their
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jurisdiction; and
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(2) Provide support for the operationalization of the Community-Based Drug
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Rehabilitation Programs of the LGUs.
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Sec. 7. Establishment of the Anti-Drug Abuse Office (ADAO). - Every city and
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municipality shall create an Anti-Drug Abuse Office. Each ADAO shall have at least
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two (2) staff with plantilla positions. The ADAO shall have the following functions:
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(1) Serve as Secretariat of the ADAC;
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(2) Provide technical and administrative support services to the ADAC; and
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(3) Perform other functions as may be prescribed by ADAC.
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Sec. 8. Performance Monitoring. - The DILG shall monitor and evaluate the
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proper and effective implementation of the provisions of this Act. The DILG may
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establish an incentives and awards system for LGUs, which have effectively
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implemented the provisions of this Act.
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Sec. 9. Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR).—The DILG, in coordination
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with DSWD, DDB, PDEA, PNP, DepEd, DOH, and other stakeholders, shall, within sixty
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(60) days from the effectivity of this Act, promulgate the necessary rules and
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regulations for the effective implementation of this Act.


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Sec. 10. Repealing Clause. — Section 51, Article VII of RA 9165 is hereby
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repealed.
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Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive order, letter of instruction,
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administrative order, rule, or regulation contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions
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of this Act, are hereby repealed, modified, or amended accordingly.
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Sec. 11. Separability Clause. - If any provision of this Act is declared invalid or
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unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act or any provision not affected thereby shall
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remain in fuli force and effect.
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Sec. 12. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
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complete publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general
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circulation in the Philippines.
Approved,