PCG SA SOUTHERN VISAYAS, SUMAILALIM SA DRUG TESTING, 9 NAG-POSITIBO
- Published on June 20, 2026
- by Francis Paolo Torres
SIYAM na personnel, 8 dito ay lalaki at isang babae ang nagpositibo mula sa 280 na sumailalim sa isinagawang random drug testing ng Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) sa koordinasyon sa Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) bilang bahagi ng kampanya ng kanilang organisasyon para mapanatili ang disiplina at drugpfree workforce na isinagawa sa Barangay Calindagan, Dumaguete City.
Sinabi ni Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Spokesperson, Commodore Noemie Cayabyab, na ang mga nagpositibo ay inilagay sa restriction habang inaantay ang release ng confirmatory laboratory results.
“Based on the directive of PCG Commandant, Admiral Ronnie Gil L Gavan, we continue to implement regular and unannounced drug testing as part of our commitment to ensuring that all personnel remain physically and mentally fit to perform their duties,” ayon kay Commodore Cayabyab.
“In accordance with existing rules, those who will be confirmed to be positive will face appropriate disciplinary actions, which include dismissal from the Coast Guard service,” dagdag pa ng PCG Spokesperson.
Naka-angkla sa Intensified Community Assistance, Awareness, Response, and Enforcement (iCARE) na kanilang kampanya, ang PCG ay nananatili sa pagpapatupad ng accountability measures at pagpo-promote ng mataas na anats ng propesyunalismo sa loob ng organisasyon. (Gene Adsuara)