QuestionsQuestions (MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 89)
The main purpose is to implement and institutionalize the National Anti-Drug Plan of Action (NADPA) as mandated by Republic Act No. 9165, for a comprehensive and unified approach in the Philippines' anti-drug campaign.
The Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) is designated as the lead agency for the implementation of the NADPA.
All government offices, departments, bureaus, agencies, offices, and government-owned or -controlled corporations (GOCCs) are required to implement the NADPA.
The NADPA shall be implemented for a period of five (5) years.
All government offices are required to formulate and submit their respective Five (5) Year Implementing and Operational Plans for the NADPA to the DDB within sixty (60) days after the effectivity of the Circular.
The DDB shall continuously improve and upgrade the implementation, develop performance standard measures, and conduct a nationwide drug prevalence survey every three (3) years with the assistance of the Philippine Statistical Authority (PSA).
The nationwide survey of drug prevalence is to be conducted every three (3) years.
All government offices shall formulate and adopt their own drug-free workplace programs and conduct authorized drug testing among officials and personnel, pursuant to DDB Resolution No. 2 (s. 2004) and Civil Service Commission Memorandum Circular No. 13 (s. 2010).
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is responsible pursuant to DOLE Department Order No. 53 (s. 2003).
Government offices must submit annual reports every February of the succeeding year and a final review in the fifth year of the implementation, including an evaluation related to performance standards.
LGUs are enjoined to actively assist by ensuring that their anti-drug programs support or are parallel to the programs of implementing agencies.
They are enjoined to actively participate by conducting programs aimed at achieving a drug-free workplace in the private sector.
They are authorized to charge necessary expenses against their current appropriations and are directed to program such amounts in their future budgets, subject to applicable laws and regulations.
All orders, issuances, or parts thereof inconsistent with this Circular are repealed or modified accordingly.
The Circular takes effect immediately upon issuance on December 17, 2015.