ISLAND GARDEN CITY OF SAMAL- A surprise mandatory drug test was conducted among government officials and employees of the Island Garden City of Samal (IGaCoS) on Monday at the Samal Cultural Gymnasium in Peñaplata to further intensify the local government’s fight against illegal drugs.

Mayor Al David T. Uy announced right after the flag raising ceremony on Monday that all employees are required to undergo drug test.

“No one will go back to their respective offices except those who already submitted their urine samples for drug testing. Employees who decline to undergo drug testing must tender a written explanation in my office”, Uy said.

The local government through the City Anti-Drug Abuse Council (CADAC) had initiated to carry out the surprise mandatory drug testing in partnership with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and in coordination with Philippine National Police.

Mr. Clodito V. Cañada of PDEA stressed the legal basis for conducting a drug test which is a pertinent provision of the civil service law which is part of President Rodrigo Duterte’s call for the conduct of mandatory drug test to all government officials and employees to promote a drug-free workplace.

Officials and employees followed the instructions given by the PDEA personnel as they filled-up their drug test custody and control forms.

Any officer or employee who would be found positive for use of dangerous drug would be dealt administratively and would face possible grounds for suspension or termination. Emma- Samal Info