MCIAA OFFICE ORDER NO. 076-04

: The compulsory drug testing is imposed in compliance with paragraph (d), Section 36 of the rules implementing RA No. 9165, and in the interest of public service.
: All officials and employees of the office are covered by the compulsory drug testing.
: Only the Administrative Department has the authority to determine the actual taking of urine samples for drug testing.
: The actual taking of urine samples for drug testing shall be carried out only by the personnel of a reputable and experienced drug testing institution.
: The taking of urine samples for drug testing shall be done in a random manner at the workplace of the official or employee concerned.
: They shall be construed to have been using prohibited and dangerous drugs, but no disciplinary action shall be taken without observance of due process.
: They shall also be construed to have refused to submit themselves for drug testing.
: If an official or employee is not present during the taking of urine samples for drug testing but has a record of arrival in his/her time card, it is considered a refusal to submit.
: For the first offense, the penalty is dismissal from the office, after proper notice and hearing.
: For the first offense, the penalty is dismissal from the office, after proper notice and hearing.
: No, no disciplinary action shall be taken without the observance of due process.
: The office order shall take effect upon approval by the Board.