Law Summary
Scope and Definitions
- Guidelines apply to drug offenders surrendering voluntarily under DDB Regulation No. 3 (2016).
- Rehabilitation is defined in two forms:
- Medical Rehabilitation: therapy involving bio-psycho-social methods for drug dependents.
- Reformatory Rehabilitation: modification of negative behavior for productivity and reintegration, for offenders not under Section 15 violation.
- Program targets reformatory rehabilitation for non-dependent offenders, separate from drug-dependent treatment programs.
Rationale and Program Model
- Led by PDEA, the program promotes family-based, in-house reformation named BALAY SILANGAN, inspired by BAHAY PAGBABAGO model in Bataan.
- Operates on community participation and volunteer support without government expense.
- Provides interventions including counseling and livelihood training aimed at social reintegration.
- Serves as alternative for offenders under plea bargaining or non-qualification for DOH-supervised treatment centers.
National Oversight Committee
- Chaired by PDEA with DILG as secretariat.
- Members: DILG, DSWD, TESDA, PPA, BuCor, DTI, DND, PNP, AFP, and DDB consultants.
- Establishes Technical Working Groups per agency for coordination.
Functions of the National Oversight Committee
- Monitor and evaluate program implementation.
- File administrative/criminal charges as needed.
- Coordinate multi-sectoral participation.
- Enlist government agencies and GOCCs assistance.
- Conduct quarterly meetings and random inspections.
Regional Oversight Committee
- Composed of regional directors of PDEA, PNP, AFP, DSWD, DTI, TESDA, DILG.
- Ensures establishment, operation, and sustainability of community drug reformation programs.
- Files charges and coordinates stakeholder involvement including LGUs, private sector, educational institutions, health, social welfare, law enforcement, and others.
Revitalization of Anti-Drug Abuse Councils (ADACs)
- Tasks:
- Update lists of drug personalities at barangay level.
- Establish structures, manpower, and funds for livelihood and training.
- Formulate action plans and coordinate stakeholders.
Formation of Local Drug Reformation Committees and Program of Instructions (POIs)
- Local ADACs form committees and adopt POIs.
- General interventions include education on drugs, psychological and spiritual activities, physical wellness programs.
- Livelihood and employment skills training programs include gardening, soap making, massage, carpentry, welding, haircutting, food processing, mushroom culture.
Infrastructure and Networking
- Establish and implement Drug Reformation Program Committees in LGUs.
- Construct necessary facilities: classrooms, sleeping, sanitary, mess areas, library, clinic, sports/recreation.
- Provide qualified personnel and subject matter experts from government, private entities, NGOs.
- Secure financial and logistical support for advocacy, facility construction, livelihood, and educational assistance.
Security Protocols
- Facilities must be located in PNP or AFP camps/bases for security and to prevent unauthorized departure.
Eligibility for the Program
- Drug personalities who voluntarily surrendered not on any target or watch lists and with no pending cases.
- Those who availed plea bargaining or convicted under Section 15 of RA 9165.
- Persons who served jail terms for drug law violations.
Program Implementation
- PDEA leads a comprehensive framework ensuring evidence- and rights-based interventions aligning with international standards.
- Activities include supply reduction, civic awareness, and education campaigns from provincial to barangay levels.
- Classification of drug personalities per DDB regulations.
- Situational analysis by social welfare and local government units to tailor interventions to community specifics.
- Phases: 1) One-month mandatory in-house program; 2) Outpatient or court-mandated in-house programs; 3) Livelihood and skills training.
Funding
- Primarily LGU-sourced following Local Government Code and DILG directives.
- Private sector via Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) encouraged to fund and conduct advocacy.
- Oversight Committee coordinates stakeholder participation.
Monitoring and Reporting
- Quarterly reports submitted by PDEA/PNP units to Oversight Committee.
- Member agencies collate and forward reports to national offices and DDB.
Penalties for Non-Compliance
- Failure by officials to perform duties may result in administrative or criminal charges.
- LGUs failing to appropriate required budget portions risk disapproval of annual budgets.
Effectivity
- Regulation effective 15 days after publication in two newspapers of general circulation and registration with ONAR.