The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) was created on June 7, 2002 pursuant to the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 to define concrete courses of action for the national anti-drug campaign. PDEA implements the national drug control strategy and carries out drug law enforcement, control, and prevention. It has powers to investigate drug crimes, arrest and apprehend suspects, seize drug evidence, and recommend asset forfeiture of convicted drug offenders. PDEA also works to establish international cooperation on drug control and submit reports to the Dangerous Drugs Board.
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) was created on June 7, 2002 pursuant to the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 to define concrete courses of action for the national anti-drug campaign. PDEA implements the national drug control strategy and carries out drug law enforcement, control, and prevention. It has powers to investigate drug crimes, arrest and apprehend suspects, seize drug evidence, and recommend asset forfeiture of convicted drug offenders. PDEA also works to establish international cooperation on drug control and submit reports to the Dangerous Drugs Board.
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) was created on June 7, 2002 pursuant to the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 to define concrete courses of action for the national anti-drug campaign. PDEA implements the national drug control strategy and carries out drug law enforcement, control, and prevention. It has powers to investigate drug crimes, arrest and apprehend suspects, seize drug evidence, and recommend asset forfeiture of convicted drug offenders. PDEA also works to establish international cooperation on drug control and submit reports to the Dangerous Drugs Board.
CREATION OF PDEA PDEA was created on June 7, 2002 pursuant to Section 82 of the Republic Act 9165, or The Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
The new law defines more concrete courses of action for
the national anti-drug campaign and imposes heavier penalties to offenders. The PDEA Official Logo • The PDEA logo is essential to visually represent the Agency to the public. In compliance with RA 8491 (Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines) and the principles of the TRIPS (Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights) Agreement, the Agency has facilitated the registration of its official logo at the National Historic Commission of the Philippines (NHCP). • On September 10, 2013, the Office of the President has approved the registration of the PDEA logo. The PDEA Official Logo SHAPE: Symbolizes the Agency’s thrust to eliminate the drug problem in the country using dynamic strategies in the performance of its mandates, functions and duties: all encompassing, balanced and comprehensive. The PDEA Official Logo FLAG COLORS: Represents the Agency’s commitment to uphold at all times the Constitution and the rule of law as well as the national motto: Maka Diyos, Makatao, Makakalikasan at Makabansa. The colors are derived from the Philippine National Flag. The PDEA Official Logo GREEN COLOR: Stands for the Agency’s vision to become highly credible and competent in leading the citizenry for a drug-free country in the future. PDEA MISSION AND VISION •VISION 2030, we will have drug-resistant and self-policing communities.
•MISSION
PDEA commits to champion the reduction of the drug affectation
in the country through the implementation of the Barangay Drug Clearing Program (BDCP) integrating therein supply and demand reduction strategies. PDEA CORE VALUES
PDEA’s core values guide its Officers and personnel on how to
conduct themselves personally and professionally.
The values also reflect the capability of PDEA personnel in
tackling the problem of narcotics in the country. PDEA CORE VALUES Professional • We are committed to act with integrity in the performance of our duties, be proficient and reliable, and provide quality service to all our stakeholders. Dynamic • We endeavor to be actively responsive with the changing trends and needs of the agency. PDEA CORE VALUES Excellence Driven • We strive to exceed expectations and deliver results of highest quality. Accountable • We take full accountability and responsibility for all actions and conduct in a manner that would earn respect, trust and confidence of the people. POWERS AND DUTIES
The RA 9165 or commonly known as the Comprehensive
Dangerous Drugs act of 2002, as stated in the section 84 of this act the different powers and duties of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency.
The PDEA shall :
POWERS AND DUTIES Implement or cause the efficient and effective implementation of the national drug control strategy formulated by the Dangerous Drug Board thereby carrying out a national drug campaign program which shall include drug law enforcement, control and prevention campaign with the assistance of concerned government agencies Undertake the enforcement of the provisions of Article II of this Act relative to the unlawful acts and penalties involving any dangerous drug and/or controlled precursor and essential chemical and investigate all violators and other matters involved in the commission of any crime relative to the use, abuse or trafficking of any dangerous drug and/or controlled precursor and essential chemical as provided for in this Act and the provisions of Presidential Decree No. 1619. POWERS AND DUTIES Administer oath, issue subpoena and subpoena duces tecum relative to the conduct of investigation involving the violations of this Act. Arrest and apprehend as well as search all violators and seize or confiscate, the effects or proceeds of the crimes as provided by law and take custody thereof, for this purpose the prosecutors and enforcement agents are authorized to possess firearms, in accordance with existing laws. 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, if no longer needed for purposes of evidence in court. POWERS AND DUTIES Establish forensic laboratories in each PNP office in every province and city in order to facilitate action on seize or confiscated drugs, thereby hastening its destruction without delay Recommend to the DOJ the forfeiture of properties and other assets of persons and/or corporations found to be violating the provisions of this Act and in accordance with the pertinent provisions of the Anti-Money-Laundering Act of 2001 RA 9160 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, and assist, support and coordinate with other government agencies for the proper and effective prosecution of the same POWERS AND DUTIES 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, which appear from the package and address itself to be a possible importation of dangerous drugs and/or controlled precursors and essential chemicals, through on-line or cyber shops via the internet or cyberspace. Conduct eradication programs to destroy wild or illegal growth of plants from which dangerous drugs may be extracted. POWERS AND DUTIES 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 with the active and direct participation of all such all drug intelligence system in cooperation with law enforcementocal government units and nongovernmental organizations, including the citizenry, subject to the provisions of previously formulated programs of action against dangerous drugs Establish and maintain a nation agencies, other government agencies/offices and local government units that will assist in its apprehension of big-time drug lords. POWERS AND DUTIES Establish and maintain close coordination, cooperation and linkages with international drug control and administration agencies and organizations, and implement the applicable provisions of international conventions and agreements related to dangerous drugs to which the Philippines is a signatory. Create and maintain an efficient special enforcement unit to conduct an investigation, file charges and transmit evidence to the proper court, wherein members of the said unit shall possess suitable and adequate firearms for their protection in connection with the performance of their duties: Provided, That no previous special permit for such possession shall be required POWERS AND DUTIES Require all government and private hospitals, clinics, doctors, dentists and other practitioners to submit a report to it, in coordination with the Board, about all dangerous drugs and/or controlled precursors and essential chemicals which they have attended to for data and information purposes Coordinate with the Board for the facilitation of the issuance of necessary guidelines, rules and regulations for the proper implementation of this Act POWERS AND DUTIES Initiate and undertake a national campaign for drug prevention and drug 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, in the anti-illegal drugs drive, which may include the use of their respective personnel, facilities, and resources for a more resolute detection and investigation of drug-related crimes and prosecution of the drug traffickers. Submit an annual and periodic reports to the Board 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 himself/herself or as recommended by the congressional committees concerned. Thank you! Prepared by: ◦ CCGO ALSAIN CHRISTIAN ABU ◦ CCGO JOHN DREX BILUGAN ◦ CCGO GERALD MOREDO ◦ CCGO GERALD RAY DUQUE