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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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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