EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
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SENATE
DATE
7»ME
s. No. 2215
(In substitution of Senate Bill Nos. 1935 and 1952 taking into consideration House
Bill No. 7812)
Prepared jointly by the Committees on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs; Local 
Government; and Finance with Senators Sotto, Dela Rosa, Tolentino, and Angara as 
authors thereof
AN ACT
INSTITUTIONALIZING ANTI-DRUG ABUSE COUNCILS IN EVERY LOCAL 
GOVERNMENT UNIT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines, in 
Congress assembled:
Section 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Anti-Drug Abuse 
Councils (ADAC) Law."
SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is a declared policy of the State to 
safeguard the integrity of its territory and the well-being of its citizenry particularly 
the youth, from the harmful effects of dangerous drugs on their physical and mental 
well-being.
The State shall promote the active and unified involvement of the local
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government units, communities and civil service organizations to effectively prevent
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the proliferation of prohibited drugs.


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Towards this end, the State shall establish mechanism and adequate
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administrative structural framework to ensure effective implementation of the antl-
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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 Councii" (ADAC) - refers to a multi-sectoral council
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composed of local officials and representatives of various community
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organizations tasked to spearhead the planning, implementation, and
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monitoring of all local anti-drug abuse programs, projects and activities;
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Qo)" 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 No. 9165 otherwise known as the "Comprehensive
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Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002", as amended, by injecting Intravenously or
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intramuscularly, by consuming, either by chewing, smoking, sniffing, eating,
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swallowing, drinking or otherwise introducing into the physiological system of
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the body;
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(c) "Community-Based Drug Rehabilitation Program" (CBRP) - refers to an
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integrated model for PWUDs with mild severity of addiction. It provides a
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continuum of care from outreach and low threshold services through active
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coordination among a number of health, social, and other non-specialist
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services needed to meet the client's need. It is composed of two core
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components namely: Community-based Treatment and Community-based
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Support Services.


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SEC. 4. Duties and Responsibilities of Local Government Units (LGUs). - In 
addition to duties and responsibilities under existing laws, each LGU shall exercise 
the following duties and responsibilities:
1. Establish, strengthen, and ensure the functionality of its ADAC;
2. Formulate and implement a comprehensive and integrated Local Anti-Drug 
Abuse Plan of Action (LADAPA), in accordance with the recommendations of 
the ADAC, to eliminate drug affectation with corresponding targets per 
quarter, as Included in the local Peace and Order and Public Safety (POPS) 
Plan including but not limited, to:
a. Capacity development programs for all stakeholders 
through prevention education;
b. Monitoring of drug clearing operations with the Philippine 
National Police (PNP), Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency 
(PDEA) and other law enforcement agencies mandated to 
the conduct thereof;
c. Community-Based Drug Rehabilitation Programs;
d. Aftercare and reintegration programs for PWUDs; and
e. 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 at least two percent (2%) of the annual appropriations to fund 
anti-illegal drug-related programs, activities, and operations as a mandatory 
item in their budgets: Provided, That the disbursement of the fund shall be 
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4. Coordinate with the Department of Heaith (DOH), the Department of Sodai
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Welfare and Deveiopment (DSWD), and the Dangerous Drug Board (DDB) on
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the estabiishment and operation 
of a CBDRP as weii as Reintegration
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Programs; and
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5. Effectively Implement Section 52 of Republic Act No. 9165, as amended, and
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related laws.
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SEC. 5. Institutionalization of ADACs- There shall be established an Anti-
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Drug Abuse Council (ADAC) in every province, city, municipality and barangay, which
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shall exercise the following duties and responsibilities:
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1. Formulate ADAC-LADAPA which contains programs, projects and activities
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with corresponding budgetary requirements and timeline, designed to prevent
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the 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 Programs;
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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 mechanism which will monitor and report
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to appropriate authorities illegal drug facilities and activities within their
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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; and
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9. Establish and maintain close coordination and cooperation with anti-drug law
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enforcement agencies.
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SEC. 6. Composition ofADAC. -
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a) Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Council (BADAC) - Every barangay, shall
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establish BADAC which shall be composed of the following:
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Vice-Chairperson
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Members
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Punong Barangay
Chairperson of the Sangguniang Barangay Peace and 
Order Committee
Chairperson of the Sangguniang Barangay Health 
Committee
Chairperson of Women and Family Committee; 
Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Chairperson;
Public School Principal/Head teacher or its authorized 
representative;
Chief Tanod/Executive Officer;
A representative from any NGOs/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;


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A Barangay Health worker;
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Adviser 
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City or Municipal Chief of Police or its authorized
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representative
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In addition to those mentioned in Section 5, BADAC shall have the duties and
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responsibilities to:
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1. Determine and maintain record of the names and other pertinent
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information of residents, and likewise, record, update, and monitor all
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drug-related incidents/cases reported or filed and its effect on the
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peace and order situation in the barangay including listings of
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suspected drug users and peddlers;
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2. Establish a barangay rehabilitation referral system, through the
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Barangay Rehabilitation and Referral Desk, which shall be responsible
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for providing Immediate action and assistance for PWUDs who
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surrender and citizens who Intend to report any person/s involved in
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illegal drugs;
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3. Monitor individuals 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 Municipal/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
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establish 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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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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Establish a one-stop-shop facility which shall be responsible for the 
assessment of PWUDs and the subsequent referral and/or 
processing of their applications for petitions for confinement, 
treatment and rehabilitation, Including their eventual reintegration 
to the community;
2. Submit semestral and annual monitoring and evaluation reports to 
the concerned Provincial Anti-Drug Abuse Council (PADAC); and


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3. Conduct advocacy and/or preventive education seminars, 
c) City Anti-Drug Abuse Council (CADAC) - Every city shall establish CADAC 
which shall be composed of the following:
Chairperson
Vice-Chairpersons
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Members
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Mayor
PNP Director (for law enforcement); and 
DepEd City Division Superintendent (for control and 
prevention)
Department of Justice (DOJ) City Prosecutor;
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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A 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
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duties and responsibilities with MADAC as those provided in paragraph (b) of this
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Section.
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d) Provincial Anti-Drug Abuse Council (PADAC) - Every province shall
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establish PADAC which shall be composed of the following:
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Chairperson 
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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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Provincial Director;
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DOJ Provincial Prosecutor;
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Provincial Social Welfare Officer;
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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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A 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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Ensure the functionality of all CADAC/MADAC/BADAC within their 
jurisdiction; and
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Provide support for the operationalization of the Community-Based 
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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 piantiHa 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 Department of the Interior and Local
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Government (DILG) shall monitor and evaluate the proper and effective
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implementation of the provisions of this Act. The DILG may establish an incentives
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and awards system for local government units which have effectively implemented
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the provisions of this Act.
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SEC. 9. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The DILG, in coordination
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with DSWD, DDB, PDEA, PNP, DepEd, DOH, and other stakeholders, shall within
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sixty (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 Republic Act No. 9165
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Is hereby repealed.
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Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive order, letter of instruction,
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rule or regulation inconsistent with the provisions of this Act is hereby repealed, or
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modified accordingly.
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SEC. 11. Separability Clause. - If any portion of this Act is declared
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unconstitutional or invalid, the remainder of this Act or any provisions not affected
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thereby shall remain in force and effect.
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SEC. 12. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its
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complete publication in the Official Gazette or a national newspaper of general
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circulation.
Approved,
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