Order to Resume Support for PDEA Operations

Initially, a President-issued Memorandum dated 10 October 2017 designated PDEA as the sole agency responsible for all anti-illegal drug campaigns and operations.
This was intended to ensure clear accountability following allegations of summary killings allegedly linked to some law enforcement agencies, especially the PNP.

Since assuming sole responsibility on 11 October 2017, PDEA achieved significant progress with only one suspect killed during operations.
However, PDEA's operational capacity was seriously constrained by limited resources, particularly in the availability of agents and operatives capable of penetrating drug-affected areas down to the municipal and barangay levels.

Following the withdrawal of PNP and other agencies from direct anti-drug operations, there was a noticeable resurgence in illegal drug activities and related crimes.
The public expressed demand for the PNP and other law enforcement units to resume active roles in supporting PDEA operations.

Despite the restoration of support roles, PDEA remains the overall lead agency for the anti-illegal drug campaign pursuant to Republic Act No. 9165.
Coordination of all government anti-drug efforts is to be maintained through the Inter-Agency Committee on Anti-Illegal Drugs (ICAD), established by Executive Order No. 15 dated 06 March 2017.
The Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) continues as the policy-making and strategy-formulating body for drug prevention and control policies and programs.

As Chair of ICAD, PDEA is mandated to submit monthly progress reports on the government's anti-illegal drug campaign to the Office of the President.
This ensures ongoing oversight, monitoring, and accountability for the campaign's implementation.

The directive is issued under the constitutional and legal powers vested in the President of the Philippines.
It mandates strict compliance by all concerned agencies effective immediately from the date of issuance.