Lapu-Lapu mayor warns city hall employees: You will be fired if found positive of using illegal drugs
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan vows to fire or terminate any city hall employee found postive of using illegal drugs. Chan reiterated this warning to city hall employees as the city government kicked off the celebration of “Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Week” on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. He said […] The post Lapu-Lapu mayor warns city hall employees: You will be fired if found positive of using illegal drugs appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Manila employees’ drug test deadline set
The local government of Manila has reminded city employees that they have until 28 July 2023 to submit themselves to mandatory drug testing or they may face possible insubordination. Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna stressed that the mandatory random drug testing is pursuant to a memo issued by the Civil Service Commission — the central personnel agency of the Philippine government responsible for the policies, plans and programs concerning all civil service employees. The drug testing is being implemented within City Hall at no cost to the city government employees. Lacuna and Vice Mayor Yul Servo have already undergone the drug testing, and they are encouraging other employees to do the same. “This is being continuously implemented for all employees. We have more than 8,000 drug testing kits, so all employees can undergo random drug testing. Your servant and Vice Mayor Yul Servo-Nieto have already undergone the test, as well as the department heads,” she added. The mayor also said that all departments, bureaus and offices within the City Hall have their respective schedules for their personnel’s mandatory random drug testing and those who fail to undergo the drug testing will be given memos to explain why they failed to submit themselves to the required drug test. “That’s why we are reminding everyone that you need to undergo drug testing. Those who do not undergo the test will be given a memo to explain why they did not. This is a basis for insubordination because we need to follow the rules because it is mandatory. If you have nothing to fear, then undergo drug testing,” Lacuna said. She added that employees have nothing to lose when they undergo the drug testing, and it will give the workers in each department, bureau and office the peace of mind knowing that they are working under a drug-free environment. She also said that those who will test positive for illegal drug use will be referred for confirmatory testing. Once confirmed, they will have to undergo rehabilitation as city officials and workers must serve as role models by staying away from vices, most especially illegal drugs. The post Manila employees’ drug test deadline set appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Lacuna, Servo submit to drug test
Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna and Vice Mayor Yul Servo were the first in the capital city to submit themselves Monday to the random drug testing ordered by the Department of the Interior and Local Government. Lacuna and Servo provided urine samples under strict monitoring by medical workers following Monday’s flag-raising ceremony at the Kartilya ng Katipunan park across from city hall. The drug test, according to Lacuna, is the best way to ensure that local government officials and personnel of Manila, down to the barangay level, are drug-free. The tests had been mandated both by the Civil Service Commission and the Department of the Interior and Local Government, the latter through its BIDA or “Buhay Ingatan, Droga’y Ayawan” program. Lacuna revealed that the drug tests in Manila will be held until 28 July, covering some 8,000 employees. She said the tests are free and would give government workers and the public peace of mind. Public servants must serve as role models by staying away from vices, especially illegal drugs, she stressed. Those testing positive for illegal drugs will be made to undergo a confirmatory test. Confirmed drug users will be forced to undergo rehabilitation. Lacuna told those gathered during the flag-raising ceremony that they would receive letters on when and at what time their own drug tests would be. The mayor also announced the delivery from the DILG of a modern fire truck, said to be the first of its kind in Metro Manila, through the efforts of Manila 3rd District Representative Joel Chua. Abalos said they are distributing 56 modern fire trucks across the country, with each unit costing P14 million. with Kimberly Anne Ojeda and Aljon Eguia The post Lacuna, Servo submit to drug test appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
BoC lauds Mactan port anti-drug efforts
The local government of Lapu-Lapu City in Cebu province recently feted the Bureau of Customs Subport of Mactan and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency for their significant role in the seizure of 17 kilograms of suspected shabu with an estimated value of P120 million at Mactan Cebu International Airport recently. The commendation certificate was presented to Mactan Port Collector Gerardo A. Campo and other allied agencies who collaborated to maintain peace and order and curb the influx of illegal drugs in the city. The award ceremony took place the other day at the Lapu-Lapu City Hall grounds, led by City Mayor Junard Chan. “The subport of Mactan is committed to safeguarding the nation against any form of smuggling and remains steadfast in fulfilling its mission,” Campo said. He added that the constant guidance of Cebu District Collector Atty. Elvira Cruz to the BoC Subport of Mactan is in line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directives in protecting the country against smuggling. Meanwhile, the Subport of Mactan, in its collection report, had surpassed its target collection for the first quarter. Based on the report, it has collected P313,735,174.61 from January to March 2023 as against the target of P310,710,000 or deviation of P3,035,174.61 or 0.98 percent. The post BoC lauds Mactan port anti-drug efforts appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Lapu-Lapu’s Clean and Green employees pass surprise drug test
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — All 243 employees from the Clean and Green Department in Lapu-Lapu City, who have undergone a surprise drug test on Wednesday morning, June 23, 2021, were found to be negative of using illegal drugs. This was confirmed by Garry Lao, City of Lapu-Lapu Office of Substance Abuse Prevention (CLOSAP). Lao said […] The post Lapu-Lapu’s Clean and Green employees pass surprise drug test appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Catapang warns: reform or face consequences
Bureau of Corrections Director General Gregorio Pio P. Catapang, Jr. made a stern warning after another BuCor personnel was caught yesterday while trying to smuggle eight packs of cigarettes to the New Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa City. Caught red-handed was CO1 Jerome San Gabriel assigned at the NBP hospital supply. He was caught by an alert BuCor guard assigned at the inner gate control of the NBP upon checking the belongings of San Gabriel which yielded the contraband hidden in a rice plastic bag. San Gabriel was turned over to the commander of the guard at the maximum unit for further investigation and disposition. Earlier, two BuCor personnel were also caught while trying to sneak in some contraband which were placed inside their underwear and pouch bag for cosmetics. “I am giving everybody here a chance to do the right thing and what is mandated of us to do. It is either they change their bad habits and join me in my call to reform the bureau or be caught and face the consequence of their actions,” Catapang said. The BuCor will be relentless in its drive to rid the bureau of undesirable employees, Catapang added. Meanwhile, another person deprived of liberty (PDL) turned over to authorities’ contraband being peddled inside the detention cell. Based on the initial investigation submitted by BuCor Officers 1 Jonathan Tolentino and Andrew John G. Valleser, it was disclosed that around 12:30 p.m. yesterday, PDL Rodeo Ramos went to the Office of Director General - Extension located inside the maximum security compound and personally surrendered a suspected illegal liquidized marijuana e-cigarette (vape type) to Cezar Oracion, chief of Intelligence and Investigation Section. Ramos said when he learned that suspected illegal drugs are being peddled within his area of responsibility, he bought one piece from a PDL seller who has yet to be identified. He tasted the said product and found out that it has the same taste as marijuana prompting him to report the matter to Christian Chavez, BuCor ODG - Technical System Specialist. Ramos surrendered the contraband for documentation and further investigation. The contraband will be turned over to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency. The post Catapang warns: reform or face consequences appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
LCPO eyes K9 drug detectors to bolster anti-illegal drugs campaign
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu—The Lapu-Lapu City Police Office (LCPO) has manifested its intent to procure K9 drug detectors to strengthen their campaign against illegal drugs. Police Colonel Elmer Lim, chief of LCPO, said that this was their response to the appeal of League of Municipalities in the Philippines (LMP)-Cebu Chapter President and Daanbantayan Mayor Sun Shimura. […] The post LCPO eyes K9 drug detectors to bolster anti-illegal drugs campaign appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Drug test of trainees of manpower training center: One student positive of illegal drug use — CLOSAP
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — A trainee from the Manpower and Human Development Training Center (MHDTC) in Lapu-Lapu was found positive of illegal drug use in the random drug test that was conducted on Monday, Oct. 3, 2022. This was confirmed by Garry Lao, executive director of the City of Lapu-Lapu Office for Substance Abuse Prevention […] The post Drug test of trainees of manpower training center: One student positive of illegal drug use — CLOSAP appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
2 Lapu-Lapu traffic enforcers admit using illegal drugs
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — Two of the six traffic enforcers of the City Traffic Management System (CTMS) in Lapu-Lapu City, who tested positive in a random drug test admitted that they were using illegal drugs. This was confirmed by Garry Lao, head of the City of Lapu-Lapu Office for Substance Abuse Prevention (CLOSAP) which conducted […] The post 2 Lapu-Lapu traffic enforcers admit using illegal drugs appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
City Hall employee, cousin nabbed for illegal drugs
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A man working at the city hall here was arrested in a buy-bust operation in Lapu-Lapu City on Thursday, April 22, 2021. Police Major Joey Bicoy, the chief of City Intelligence Unit of the Lapu-Lapu City Police Office, identified the suspect as Robeth Delos Santos, who is 36 years old and […] The post City Hall employee, cousin nabbed for illegal drugs appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Quincentennial bonus not a priority, but COVID situation is — Chan
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan will not prioritize the giving of a quincentennial bonus to employees at city hall in line with the upcoming celebration of the 500th anniversary of the Victory at Mactan on April 27, 2021. Chan said this after the Lapu-Lapu City Council proposed the giving of […] The post Quincentennial bonus not a priority, but COVID situation is — Chan appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
DILG commends Lapu-Lapu City for effective anti-illegal drugs campaign
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines – The Lapu-Lapu City Government was awarded the 2019 National Anti-Drug Abuse Council Performance Award by the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG). Jonah Pino, OIC of DILG Lapu-Lapu City, presented to mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan this morning, March 17, 2021, the marker for the said award. Pino said that Lapu-Lapu […] The post DILG commends Lapu-Lapu City for effective anti-illegal drugs campaign appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Chan orders some Lapu-Lapu City Hall employees to work from home
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu—Some city hall workers in Lapu-Lapu City will follow a work-from-home scheme starting this week. This was announced by Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan in a press briefing Monday morning, March 15, 2021. Chan said that the move was done to lessen the number of people in the city hall and help […] The post Chan orders some Lapu-Lapu City Hall employees to work from home appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
3 Lapu City Hall employees get citation tickets for failure to wear face masks
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines- No excuses. Three employees of the Lapu-Lapu City Halll received citation tickets from Mayor Junard Chan on Monday morning, March 8, for their failure to comply with health and safety protocols. Loue Llimit, Fidel Inihao, and Rexor Dulangon agreed to render community service as a penalty instead of paying the P1, 000 […] The post 3 Lapu City Hall employees get citation tickets for failure to wear face masks appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
9 Lapu-Lapu health dept. employees positive of COVID-19
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines – Nine Lapu-Lapu City Health Department (LCHD) employees and contact tracers tested positive for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). This was confirmed by Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan in a press briefing on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. The positive employees include Grace Carungay, Chan’s sister and head of the City Epidemiology and […] The post 9 Lapu-Lapu health dept. employees positive of COVID-19 appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Wake of former Lapu-Lapu vice mayor to be transferred to city hall
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu—The Lapu-Lapu City Government plans to transfer the wake of former vice-mayor and incumbent city councilor Marcial Ycong to the city hall on Friday, February 26, 2021. Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan said that this is to give city hall employees and his colleagues in the city council a chance to pay their final […] The post Wake of former Lapu-Lapu vice mayor to be transferred to city hall appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
COSAP: Ecstasy users in Cebu City Hall, barangays draw PDEA’s concern
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Office for Substance Abuse Prevention (COSAP) has expressed concern over the number of ecstasy, or euphoria-inducing illegal drugs, among City Hall employees and barangay workers. COSAP head Jonah John Rodriguez told CDN Digital that four individuals have tested positive for ecstasy in three barangays: Suba, Mambaling, and Sapangdaku; […] The post COSAP: Ecstasy users in Cebu City Hall, barangays draw PDEA’s concern appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
No Christmas bonus for Lapu gov’t employees this year
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — Lapu-Lapu City Hall employees will not be receiving their Christmas bonus this year. This was announced by Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan today, November 3, 2020. “Kabaw gyud ta nga kapos ta sa kwarta. Daghan pata’g kagamitan, nga magamit nato sa mas importante pa sa atong panglawas karon sa atong […] The post No Christmas bonus for Lapu gov’t employees this year appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Recovers from Coronavirus
Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard Chan has recovered from the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) after a 14-day isolation. In reporting back for work on Thursday, Chan was greeted by members of the City Council and other city officials and employees in front of the Lapu-Lapu City Hall. “I did not expect that I would have a […].....»»
Bong Go sends assistance to Cebu fire victims
The office of Senator Christopher “Bong” Go spearheaded a relief operation for fire victims in Barangays Kasambagan, Duljo Fatima, and Inayawan in Cebu City on Thursday, 21 September, as part of the senator’s efforts to ensure that the communities fully recover from the incident. The relief operation was held at Brgy. Kasambagan Hall. The senator’s team, together with Brgy. Kasambagan Captain Franklyn Ong, distributed snacks, shirts, and balls for basketball and volleyball to 102 fire victims. They also gave away shoes, watches, and mobile phones to select recipients. Meanwhile, the National Housing Authority (NHA) provided housing assistance to each qualified family. “Isinulong din natin na mabigyan sila ng National Housing Authority ng ayuda pambili ng housing materials tulad ng pako, yero at iba pa upang maisaayos muli ang kanilang mga tirahan,” Go said in a video message. “Isinulong ko ito noon at patuloy na sinusuportahan ang programa ng NHA ngayon upang mas marami pang mga biktima ng sakuna ang makapagpatayo ng maayos na bahay at makabangon muli mula sa trahedya,” he added. Go also highlighted Republic Act No. 11589 or the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Modernization Act of 2021. This legislation, principally authored and co-sponsored by Go, is designed to bolster BFP’s capacity through a decade-long modernization initiative. This program encompasses the enlistment of additional firefighters, procurement of more firefighting equipment, and the provision of specialized training. “Alam ko pong mahirap ang masunugan pero magtiwala lang po kayo sa gobyerno at tayo po ay makakaahon muli. Ang importante ay walang nasaktan. Ang pera ay kikitain naman po natin yan pero ang buhay ay hindi nabibili ng pera. A lost life is a lost life forever kaya mag-ingat tayo,” said Go. As chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Go also encouraged residents to take advantage of the services offered by the Malasakit Centers nationwide, including the centers located at Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center (VSMMC), Cebu City Medical Center, and St. Anthony Mother & Child Hospital, all in Cebu City. The Malasakit Center is a convenient one-stop shop that brings together relevant agencies to provide medical aid to indigent Filipinos. Go is the principal author and sponsor of the Malasakit Centers Act, which has successfully assisted over seven million Filipinos through the 159 operational centers nationwide. “Ako po ay nasunugan at tinulungan po ako ng mahal na mayor at mahal na Senator Bong Go... Ako rin po ay nanganak at tinulungan ng Malasakit Center sa aking bill. Kaya naman nagpapasalamat ako kay Senator Bong Go sa programa niya dahil ako ay natulungan ng Malasakit Center,” Manilyn Sarmiento, one of the beneficiaries, expressed. Other Malasakit Centers in the province are available at Cebu Provincial Hospital in Carcar City, Lapu-Lapu City District Hospital, Eversley Childs Sanitarium and General Hospital in Mandaue City, and Talisay District Hospital in Talisay City. Go also expressed his support for the construction of Super Health Centers in strategic locations as identified by DOH nationwide. Through the collective efforts of Go, DOH, LGUs, and fellow lawmakers, sufficient funds had been allocated for 307 Super Health Centers in 2022 and 322 in 2023. Go emphasized the critical role that Super Health Centers play in decongesting hospitals, facilitating early disease detection, and providing essential healthcare services such as primary care and medical consultations directly to the community. These centers are designed to offer a wide range of basic health services, database management, out-patient, birthing, isolation, diagnostic (laboratory: x-ray, ultrasound), pharmacy, and ambulatory surgical unit. Other available services are eye, ear, nose, and throat (EENT) service; oncology centers; physical therapy and rehabilitation centers; and telemedicine, which makes remote diagnosis and treatment of patients possible. Moreover, echoing President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr.’s priority of bringing specialized medical services closer to other parts of the country, Go highlighted that he has principally sponsored and is one of the authors of the Regional Specialty Centers Act which was recently enacted into law. The law mandates the establishment of regional specialty centers within existing DOH regional hospitals. It stands as a testament to the commitment of the government to uplift the nation's health infrastructure and bring actual medical services closer to the Filipino people. Go, vice chairperson of the Senate Committee on Finance, likewise supported the funding of various projects in the province, including the construction of multipurpose buildings in Barili, Cordova, Ginatilan, Pilar, Tabogon, and Talisay City; improvement of existing roads in Alcantara, Alcoy, Alegria, Asturias, Balamban, Boljoon, Borbon, Carmen, Madrilejos, Malabuyoc, Minglanilla, Moalboal, Pinamungajan, Sibonga, Sogod, Tabogon, Tabuelan, Carcar City and Naga City; improvement of flood mitigation structures in Catmon and Tuburan; installation of street lights in Asturias, Compostela and Daanbantayan; and acquisition of ambulance units for Madridejos and Naga City. The post Bong Go sends assistance to Cebu fire victims appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Drug suspect with 2,454 grams of shabu worth P16-M nabbed in Pasay
Agents of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) arrested a man with 2,454.85 grams of methamphetamine hydrochloride, valued at about P16 million, in Pasay City. The NBI identified the suspect as Raymond Darag Dulla, who, after his arrest last 14 September, was charged with illegal transport of prohibited drugs under Section 5 of Republic Act No. 9165, the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. The seized drugs were subjected to forensic examination which determined the drugs as shabu. Dulla was subjected to a drug test which found him positive for marijuana and shabu. It said that Dulla was arrested during an interdiction operation conducted by NBI National Capital Region (NBI-NCR) last 14 September along Roxas Boulevard in Pasay City. Confiscated from Dulla were tape dispensers containing a white crystalline substance suspected to be shabu. The operation stemmed from information that on 14 September 2023, Dulla would be transporting shabu concealed in tape dispensers placed inside a brown box. “Additional information revealed that Subject will be renting a taxi that will traverse the service road near Kenny Roger’s along Roxas Boulevard and Heritage Hotel in Pasay City at around 8:00 in the evening.” Agents of NBI-NCR proceeded to the area where the taxi was supposed to pass, and after spotting the taxi boarded by Dulla, the agents discretely followed it. The NBI-NCR operatives flagged down the taxi but the taxi tried to accelerate but was eventually blocked by the vehicles of the operatives before it could escape. The post Drug suspect with 2,454 grams of shabu worth P16-M nabbed in Pasay appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»