QuestionsQuestions (PROCLAMATION NO. 603)
The Center is headed by the Secretary of the Interior and Local Government as Chairman.
The Chief of the Philippine National Police serves as the Vice-Chairman.
Members include the Task Force Chief of the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Task Force; Chairman of the Dangerous Drugs Board; Director of the National Bureau of Investigations; Commissioner of the Bureau of Immigration; Chief of the National Prosecution Service; and Commissioner of the Bureau of Customs.
The Executive Director must possess adequate training and experience in the field of dangerous drugs, or in law enforcement, law, medicine, criminology, psychology, or social work.
The Functional Staff includes the Administrative/Logistics Division, Intelligence and Investigation Division, Plans and Operations Division, Community Involvement Division, Prosecution and Legal Division, and International Cooperation Division.
The NDLEPCC prepares intelligence and counter-intelligence plans to identify individuals and groups involved in illegal drug activities and may grant monetary rewards to informants subject to existing laws.
The Center may coordinate and collaborate with any government and non-government organizations regarding intelligence, investigation, and prosecution of illegal drug-related cases, enlisting assistance and use of resources from various agencies.
The NDLEPCC coordinates and orchestrates the support and participation of LGUs and NGOs in the anti-drugs campaign down to the barangay level.
The NDLEPCC shall be provided with an initial allocation of 150 million pesos from the President's Contingency Fund, with appropriations for succeeding years to be included in the Office of the President's annual budget proposal.
The Administrative Code of 1987 vests the President with the authority to reorganize the Office of the President and transfer functions from one department or agency to another.
The NDLEPCC coordinates and collaborates with the DDB concerning demand reduction, rehabilitation, education, information programs, and intelligence activities.
The NDLEPCC coordinates with the Department of Justice Witness Protection Security and Benefits Program Committee to evaluate and assess witnesses who may qualify for protection under RA 6981, the Witness Protection and Benefits Act.
Yes, it can recommend the enactment of appropriate anti-illegal drugs laws and issuances.
It designates representatives from multiple government agencies, instrumentalities, and encourages involvement of NGOs, ensuring wide-ranging cooperation and resource sharing in the campaign.