Scope and Implementing Agencies
- All government entities including offices, departments, bureaus, agencies, and government-owned or controlled corporations (GOCCs) are mandated to implement the NADPA.
- The DDB is designated as the lead agency for overseeing the plan's implementation.
Formulation of Implementation and Operations Plan
- NADPA implementation spans five years.
- Within sixty days from the Circular’s effectivity, all government bodies must submit five-year implementation and operational plans to the DDB.
Monitoring and Performance Standards
- The DDB is responsible for continuous improvement of NADPA until the country achieves and sustains a drug-resistant and drug-free status.
- In collaboration with implementing agencies, the DDB shall create performance standards to assess progress.
- The Philippine Statistical Authority (PSA) will assist the DDB in conducting a nationwide drug prevalence survey every three years for policy-making purposes.
Drug-Free Workplace Program and Authorized Testing
- Government offices must develop and enforce drug-free workplace programs, including authorized drug testing, guided by DDB Resolution No. 2 (2004) and Civil Service Commission Memorandum Circular No. 13 (2010).
- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is mandated to implement similar drug-free workplace policies for the private sector as per DOLE Department Order No. 53 (2003).
Reporting and Review Requirements
- Agencies must submit annual reports on their NADPA-related accomplishments every February.
- A comprehensive final review report is required on the fifth year.
- Reports must include evaluations per established performance standards to assist DDB’s ongoing review.
Role of Local Government Units (LGUs)
- LGUs are encouraged to align and support their anti-drug programs with the NADPA to ensure uniformity and effectiveness in local implementation.
Role of the Private Sector
- Non-government organizations, civil society, and private institutions are invited to actively participate in NADPA, focusing on achieving drug-free workplaces.
Funding and Budgeting
- Implementing agencies may use current appropriations for NADPA activities compliant with legal and fiscal regulations.
- Future budgets must program for necessary funding to sustain NADPA or related initiatives.
Repeal Clause
- Any previous orders or issuances contrary to this Circular are repealed or modified accordingly.
Separability Clause
- Invalidity or unconstitutionality of any provision does not affect the validity of remaining provisions.
Effectivity
- The Memorandum Circular takes effect immediately upon issuance.