Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency

(PDEA)

By
GROUP 1

Russel Mark T Bonus

Geneson Gamonac
Justine Tallongon
Geron Mark Pugao
Clarence Agcon
 Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency

 The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (Filipino: Ahensiya ng

Pilipinas sa Pagpapatupad ng Batas Laban sa Bawal na Gamot) is
the lead anti-drug law enforcement agency.
 The agency is tasked with the enforcement of the penal and
regulatory provisions of RA No. 9165 (R.A. 9165), otherwise known
as the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
Function of PDEA

 1. Implement or cause the efficient and effective implementation of the national

drug control strategy formulated by the Dangerous Drugs Board;
 2. Undertake the enforcement of the provisions of Article II of RA 9165 relative to the
unlawful acts and penalties involving any dangerous drug and/or controlled
precursor and essential chemicals;
 3. Administer oath and issue subpoena and subpoena duces tecum relative to the
conduct of investigation involving the violations of RA 9165;
 4. Arrest and apprehend as well as search all violators and seize or confiscate the
effects or proceeds of the crimes as provided by law;
 5. Take charge and have custody of all dangerous drugs and/or controlled
precursors and essential chemicals seized, confiscated or surrendered to any
national, provincial or local law enforcement agency;
Function of PDEA

 6. Establish a forensic laboratory in each PNP office in every province and city
in order to facilitate action on seized or confiscated drugs, thereby hastening
their destruction without delay;
 7. Recommend to the DOJ the forfeiture of properties and other assets of
persons and/or corporations found to be violating the provisions of RA 9165
and in accordance with the pertinent provisions of the Anti-Money Laundering
Act of 2001;
 8. Prepare for prosecution or cause the filing of appropriate criminal and civil
cases for violation of all laws on dangerous drugs, controlled precursors and
essential chemicals, and other similar controlled substances;
 9. Monitor and if warranted by circumstances, in coordination with the
Philippine Postal Office and the Bureau of Customs, inspect all air cargo
packages, parcels and mails in the central post office;
 10.Conduct eradication programs to destroy wild or illegally grown plants from
which dangerous drugs may be extracted;
Function of PDEA

 11.Initiate and undertake the formation of a nationwide organization which

shall coordinate and supervise all activities against drug abuse in every
province, city, municipality and barangay;
 12.Establish and maintain a national drug intelligence system in cooperation
with law enforcement agencies, other government agencies/offices and local
government units that will assist in the apprehension of big-time drug lords;
 13.Establish and maintain close coordination, cooperation and linkages with
international drug control and administration agencies and organizations;
 14.Create and maintain an efficient special enforcement unit to conduct an
investigation, file charges and transmit evidence to the proper court;
 15.Require all government and private hospitals, clinics, doctors, dentists and
other practitioners to submit a report to it;
Function of PDEA

 16.Coordinate with the DDB for the facilitation of the issuance of necessary
guidelines, rules and regulations for the proper implementation of RA 9165;
 17.Initiate and undertake a national campaign for drug prevention and
control programs, where it may enlist the assistance of any department,
bureau, office, agency or instrumentality of the government, including
government-owned and/or controlled corporations; and
 18.Submit annual and periodic reports to the DDB as may be required from
time to time, and perform such other functions as may be authorized or
required under existing laws and as directed by the President.
Organizational structure of Philippine Drug
Enforcement Agency
 Responsibilities of Philippine Drug
Enforcement Agency

 The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) is responsible for

efficient law enforcement of all provisions on any dangerous drugs
and/or precursors and essential chemicals.
 preventing, investigating and combating any dangerous drugs,
controlled precursors and essential chemicals within
the Philippines
 Recruitment process of PDEA

 *Recruitment Qualifications
1. Must be a college graduate
2. Must be 21 to 35 years old
3. Must be at least 5'4" for men and 5'2" for women
4. Must have passed any of the following:
a. Bar Exam
b. Board Exam
c. Civil Service Professional Exam
5. Must be physically fit
6. Must be of good moral character
7. Must be computer literate
 Recruitment process of PDEA

 *Application must be accompanied by the ff: documents

1. Two Sets of Personal Data Sheet, completely filled up
2. Transcript of Records (Original/ Authenticated)
3. Diploma (Original/ Authenticated)
4. CSC Eligibility/ PRC Board Rating
5. NSO Birth Certificate
6. Barangay Clearance
7. Police Clearance
8. NBI Clearance
9. Metropolitan Trial Court Clearance
10.Prosecutor’s Clearance
11.Regional Trial Court Clearance
12.Affidavit of Undertaking of Non-Pending Case
13.Drug Test Result (One-month prior to application)
 Recruitment process of PDEA

 Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency applicants are also required to

undergo the following process
1. Neuro Psychological Test
2. Medical Examination
3. Agility Test
4. Background Investigation
5. Panel Interview
 Recruitment process of PDEA


*Some Facts about PDEA
1. That recruits are required to complete 6 months of training.

2. That the lowest ranking PDEA agent or the entry level position is
called Intelligence Officer 1.

3. That the PDEA Academy is located in Silang, Cavite.
 Trainings

 The training will be anchored on the established PDEA Core Values:

Professional, Dynamic, Excellence-Driven and Accountable.The trainees
will undergo training modules namely, basic management and leadership,
communication enhancement skills, community-based anti-Illegal drug
advocacy, legal studies, anti-illegal drug intelligence, tactics, interdiction
operations and investigation, and other non-academic activities
 Ranks of becoming a PDEA officer

 Agent Ranks
 * Special Investigator I * Supervisor I
* Special Investigator II * Supervisor II
 * Special Investigator III * Supervisor III
 * Intelligence Agent I * Superintendent I
 * Intelligence Agent II * Superintendent II
 * Intelligence Agent III
 * Inspector I
 * Inspector II
 * Inspector III
 Benefits

 PDEA is the implementing arm of the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB). The
DDB is the policy-making and strategy-formulating body in the planning
and formulation of policies and programs on drug prevention and control.
PDEA and DDB are both under the supervision of the Office of the
President of the Philippines.
History of PDEA
History
 *1972
 - RA 6425 known as the “Dangerous Drugs Act of 1972”
 -This was approved on March 30,1972
 - Proclamation of Martial Law and the promulgation of PD No. 44, amending RA 6425,
 - President Ferdinand E. Marcos, organized the Dangerous Drugs Board on November 14,
1972 under the Office of the President.
 - The DDB was mandated to be the policy-making and coordinating agency as well as
the national clearing house on all matters pertaining to law enforcement and control of
dangerous drugs; treatment and rehabilitation of drug dependents; drug abuse
prevention, training and information; research and statistics on the drug problem and
the training of personnel engaged in these activities.
 - Seven national agencies in the country formed part of the Dangerous Drugs Board.
These are the Department of Health, Department of Social Service and Development,
Department of Education, Culture and Sports, Department of Justice, Department of
National Defense, Department of Finance and the National Bureau of Investigation.
History

*1974
 - the Inter-Agency Committee on Drug Abuse Prevention Education was
formed to strengthen the relationship among the various agencies and the
Dangerous Drugs Board.
 - The Colombo Plan Drug Advisory Programmed funded the First National
Workshop on Drug Abuse Prevention Education, organized by the DDB. It is
also in this decade when the DDB hosted an international program, the
Fourth Regional International Drug Enforcement Association Conference.
 - First Lady and Metro Manila Governor Imelda R. Marcos waging an all-
out campaign against drug abuse, Anti-Drug Abuse Councils in all cities
and municipalities in Metro Manila were established.
History

* 1982
-Another procedural amendment to RA 6425 was made through Batas
Pambansa 179 which itemized prohibited drugs and its derivatives. Narcotics
preparations such as opiates, opium poppy straw, leaves or wrappings,
whether prepared for use or not were classified as dangerous drugs.
- The number of methamphetamine hydrochloride or shabu users was also
seen to have increased in this decade
- The government with the help of other social agencies have also
heightened drug abuse prevention and information program.
History

*1995
- the DDB launched “Oplan Iwas Droga” which has become the national
flagship program on drug abuse prevention. A mascot was created to stand
as an icon or representation of the program. The mascot was named
KID(Kalaban ng illegal na droga) Listo.
- KID Listo was brought to different schools and communities all over the
country to promote the anti-drug advocacy.
History

*1998
-, the five pillar global drug control approach –Drug Supply Reduction, Drug
Demand Reduction, Alternative Development, Civic Awareness and
Response, and Regional and International Cooperation – was adopted by
the ASEAN and China Cooperative Operations in Response to Dangerous
Drugs (ACCORD) in which the Philippines. s a member during the UN General
Assembly Special Session on Drugs.
History

*2002
 - Republic Act 9165 or the “Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002”
repealed RA 6425.
 - RA 9165 expanded the membership of the Board to include the agencies
such as the Department of the Interior and Local Government,
Department of Labor and Employment, Department of Foreign Affairs,
Commission on Higher Education, National Youth Commission, and the
newly established Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency.
History

*2016
 - Under the administration of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, drug
prevention and control has become a top priority of the government. The
anti-drug campaign has been enhanced and strengthened through the
collaboration of national government agencies as well as the support of
non-government organizations, faith-based groups and the private sector.
References

 https://www.ddb.gov.ph/about-ddb/history
 https://www.ddb.gov.ph/
 http://pdea.gov.ph/transparency/mandate-and-functions
 http://pdea.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&layout
=edit&id=69
 https://www.ddb.gov.ph/about-ddb/history