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Message

My warmest greetings to the Philippine DrugEnforcement Agency (PDEA) as it publishes itsDrug Abuse Prevention Comics.

I recognize the contribution of PDEA in ourcol lective efforts to put a n e n d to th e p rol iferatio n

of illegal drugs in the Philippines. Drug abuse

and addiction are among our country's majorproblems, which create a negative impact on thelives of many Filipinos, including the youth.

May this publication serve as a medium toeffectively disseminate information on how tokeep our people away from drugs. This initiativewill surely help the government not only in

eliminating this social menace, but also in

encouraging drug users to undergo counselling and rehabilitation so that they mayreturn to normalcy and become productive members of society.

I am confident that, by working together, we will win this war on drugs and lead ourcitizenry towards more comfortable, dignified and prosperous lives.

I wish you a successful project. Mabuhay ang PDEAI

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Republic of the PhiliPPines

Office of the PresidentPHILIPPINE DRUG ENFORCEMENT AGENCY

PDEA Bldg. NIA Northside Road, National Government Center,

Barangay Pinyahan, Quezon City 1100 | www.pdeo.gov.ph | (O2\ 927-9702

Message

It is the mandate of the Philippine Drug Enforcement

Agency to lead the fight against the drug menace.

Drug abuse prevention and education are effective

methods in information dissemination as it createsawareness on the ill-effects of illegal drugs toour family, loved ones and community. Also,

DAPE provides essential data on the current drug

situation. Part of PDEAs drug prevention advocacyis the production of lnformation, Education and

Communication materials or lECs. lECs effectivelypromotes and enhances sharing of knowledge totarget audiences. A non-traditional IEC that is wellconceptualized will be an effective way of catchingattention.

With this, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agent launches the first ever Drug Abuse

Prevention Comics that is meant to educate our children and other sectors of our society

on the prevalence of illegal drugs. This is part of PDEA s holistic approach to curb illegal

drugs. Telling real-life stories through text and images create scenarios that people face

and channel thoughts to construct a better picture of how we behave and handle crisis

that inevitably happens. The comic strips are words and pictures that work togethelexposing the readers to the anti-drug campaign being undertaken by the government

that would better equip them to resist drugs. Rather than just imparting knowledge, theDrug Abuse Prevention Comics aims at building self-esteem, skills in problem-solving

and communication.

I am honored to endorse this comics to help increase awareness and give deeperunderstanding on the various initiatives and programs undertaken by the government

to address the drug problem.

My commendations to the men and women of PDEA behind this noble endeavor forputting their best efforts in coming up with this drug abuse prevention comics, whichmotivate, encourage and enrich readers to become active partners in the campaign torid our communities of illegal drugs.

Mabuhay!

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EXPERIENCING CHALLENGING IggUEg.

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AARoil 1{. AoullloDirector Generol, PDEA

DIR. I!I IRISH C. CALAGUAS

OlC, Deputy Director Generol t'or Administrotion/Chief-of-Stolf

OIR. III RUEI M. LASATA

OlC, Deputy Director General for Operotions

BICARDO S. SATIIAGOCo n s u lto nt/ I n co mi n g De puty Di re cto r G e n e ral

OIR. II DOI{EIYII M. HEMEOEZ

Editor-in-Chief

JOSE PATNICK A. MADAYAG

Assistont Editor-in-Chief

BEYIIAftITE DI". JAVIEBManaging Editor

ITYRA G. PORIUGAL

ABVIII GAYE S. TARGA

Associote Editors

JEAI{ IVY G. AIITOI{IO

HAZET KRISTIAI{ L. MATUET

JIEVETTE DO. 1{IGOIABO

Contributors

DIR. IIMAHARA]IIR.GAI!AO1{I.TOSOG

Plons ond Operotions Service

DIR. II JIGGER B.

MOIIIAIIAlIAt nte I I ig e n ce o n d I nve stig oti o n

Service

DIR. II CZAREAI{AH IIG.

A0ul110Legol and Prosecution Service

OIB. IIDOI{ELYI{ M. HEMEDEZ

P reventive Educotion ondC o m m u n ity I nvolve me nt Se rv ice

DIR. II JUTIEI O. OROZCO

I nte r notio n o ! Coo pe rati o n a n dForeign Alfai rs Service

DtR. ffi LEVI S. 0BTIZSpecial E nforce m e nt Se rv i ce

DIR. II AGI{ES D. MAI'IOAPComplionce Service

DtR. ill 0ERRlCl( ARilotoG. CARREOiI

Laborotory Service / Public

lnformotion Office

IIIB. II BESIIE R. IAMORE]IAAdministrative a nd Humon

'Resource Service

OIR. III MARIA TOURDES

C. JACOSALEMFi no n cia I M o n og e me nt Se rv i ce

DIR. II BE]{JAMII{ G. GASPI

I nte rno I Alfa i rs Service

DIR. II JEETIA G. I(II{AIIUAG

Logi stics M a na gem e nt Serv ice

IAV LIRIO T. ILAO

, PDEAAcodemy

IIIR. III BRYAI{ B. BABAI{GPOEA REGII!]{AL IIFFICE I

Camp Diego Silong, Corloton,

Son Fernondo City, Lo Union

olR. il! EMERS0]{ R. R0SAIESPOEA BEGIOI{AI OFFICE IIComp Adduru,Tuguego roo City, Cogoyo n

DIB. III GIL T. PABITOI{APIIEA REGIO]IAT OTFICE IIID. Macopagal Regional Gov't Center

Brgy. Maimpis,Son Fernando City, Pompongo

DIR. III AIIBIA]I G. AtVABIflOp0EA REGr0r{Ar. 0FFTGE rVA (GnUrlnzor)

Comp Vicente Lim,

Colombo City, Loguna

DIB. II MARIO IIA. BAMOSPDEA EEGIO]IAI OFFICE MIMABOPA

Brgy. Sto. lsobel, Calopon City

5200, Orientol Mindoro

DlB. Il CHRISilAl{ 0. FRIVAID0PDEA NEGI(II{AT ltFfIGE V

Camp Generol Simebn Olo,

Legaspi City, Alboy

IAV AI.EX M. TAELAIEPDEA REGI(IIIAT ltFfICE UI

Comp Mortin Delgodo,

lloilo City, lloilo

DIR. II WABDIEY M. GEIATLAPOEA REGI(ttIAt OFFICE VIIDofio Modesta S. Gaisono St.

Sitio Sudlon, Borongoy Lohug,'

Cebu City

DIR. II EDGAR T. JUBAYPBEA REetorat orrrcr UlllGovernment CenteL

Candohug Palo, Leyte

DIB. III JACQUELY]I t. IIE GUZMAI{

PoEA nEcrlt{At OrHCe lxUpper Colarion,

Zomboongo City

DtB. ll! wltKllls M. vlltAlluEvAPDEA BEGIOXAI OfFICE X

Gordiel Bldg., Corroles Ave.

Cogoyan de Oro City, Misomis Orientol

OIR. II A]ITOIIIO E. RIVERAPDEA REIiIOIAI OFFICE XI

Camp Captoin Domingo E. Leonor

Son Pedro St., Dovoo City

DIR. II IIARAVY D. DUOUIATAI{

PDEA REGIOIIA! OFFICE XIIBulaong Rd., Camp Fermin Lira Jr.

Generol Sdntos City

DtB. il AII-EEII T. t0ulr0sP0EA RE6toilAr 0FFTCE xlllComp Rofoel Rodriguez, LibertadButuon City, Aguson del Norte

DIR. III EOGAB S. APALTAP0El REGtoil^r 0rHcE cARcomp Bodo DangwoLo Trinidad, Benguet

DIR. III JUVEIIAL B. AZURI]IPDEA IEOIOIAL OFFIcE ARMMGIVFRELL Bldq. 1,

Gov. Gutierrez Avenue,

Cotoboto City

DIR. III JOEI B. PTAZA

PDEA REGroilar oFFrcE llCBPDEA Annex Building,

NIA Northside Rood

Borangoy Pinyohon,

Quezon City

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The philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) is responsible for efficient law enforcement

of a ll provisions on a ny dangerous drugs and/or precursors a,nd essential chemica ls. As the lead

agency in the enforcement of the anti-drug law the PDEA suppresses the supply of dangerous

drugs; implements pangerous Drugs Board policies; controls and regulates the legitimate use

of dangerous drugs and controlled precursors and essenfial chemicals; supervises the anti-

drug activities of the drug law enforcement agencies; and coordinates the participation of all

stakeholders in the anti-drug campaign. lt is also guided hry its vision that by 2020, PDEA is

highly credible and competent agency, leading the citizenry to a drug-free country. PDEA also

lives by its core values of being Professional, Dynamic, Excellence-Driven, and Accountable.

With efforts to engage the cemmunities as force multipliers and seeing the need to establish

trust, and confidence, and maintain a mutually beneficial relationship between PDEA and the

public for a unified effort combating the drug menace in our country, Operation: "Private Eye"

(OpE) was implemented. OPE is a citizen-based information collection program which will

boost public involvement in the government's fight against illegal drugs.

OpE aims to counter fear and apathy as hindrances to active participation of the citizenry

in reporting drug activities by ensuring anonymity of the informant and grant of monetary

rewards.

ln the first year of Director General Aaron N. Aquino, he awarded a total of Php 19,749,176.83

to 22 informants whose information resulted in seizures of dangerous drugs and controlled

substances, and dismantling of clandestine laboratories.

To be an informant, a person should not be a member of Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB),

pDEA,- philippine National Police (PNP), Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), National

Bureau of tnvestigation (NBl), Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), Bureau of Customs (BUCUS), or

any government agency exercising enforcement function who can provide any information

that shall result in confiscation or destruction of dangerous drugs, precursors, and essential

chemicals; clandestine laboratories for illegal drugs and marijuana plantations, commensurate

reward/s will be given confidentially to him/her/them, as indicated in the Rewards Schedule

of Operation "Private EYe".

To report illegal drug activities, an lnformation Report Form (lRF) must be filled out and sent

tO PDEA thTU:

./ Fax:02-9278299

,/ Mail: Operation: "Private EYe"

Room 207 PDEA Building, NIA Northside Road

BarangaY PinYahan, Quezon CitY

Tel. No. 927-9702local 149 and 150

'/ Personally submit tothe nearest PDEA Office