MODULE 1

CITIZENSHIP TRAINING

Learning outcome:
At the end of this module, the students can:
Create a concept map of the activities that you do as a member of your community
and label them as duty and responsibility.
Objective:
1. Explain the relevance of the Preamble in the Philippine Constitution
2. Cite ways on how you can show that you are good Filipino citizen.

CONCEPT

1. A. ARTICLE II

THE PREAMBLE OF 1987 PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION

“We, the sovereign Filipino people, imploring the aid of Almighty God in order to build a
just and humane society and establish a Government that shall embody our ideals and
aspirations, promote the common good, conserve and develop our patrimony, and
secure to ourselves and posterity, the blessings of Independence and Democracy under
the rule of law and regime of truth, justice, freedom, love, equity and peace, do Ordain
and Promulgate this Constitution.”

Preamble
The term preamble is derived from Latin word “preambulare” which means “to
walk before”. It is the introduction to the main subject and the prologue of the
Constitution.

Objective and Value of Preamble

1. Sets down origin and purposes of the Constitution

 It tells us who are the authors of the Constitution and for whom it has been
promulgated.
 It states the general purposes which are intended to be achieved by the
Constitution, the government established under it and certain basic principles
underlying the fundamental charter.
2. May serve as an aid in its interpretation
Act as an aid in determining the meaning of vague or ambiguous provisions of
the Constitution proper. (e. g. imposition of tax for private purpose).

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Declaration of Principles and State Policies

As a citizen of this country, it is our prime duty to defend it from all enemies, local and
foreign, to preserve its democratic ideals and uphold freedom and independence of the
Filipinos.

C.A. No. 1 “National Defense Act”

 Originally known as “An Act to Provide for the National Defense of the
Philippines, Penalizing Certain Violations thereof, Appropriating Funds therefore,
and for other Purposes”.
 Enacted by the Philippine National Assembly on December 21, 1935 and
approved by President Manuel Luiz Quezon.
 Legal foundation for the establishment of the Army of the Philippines, the recent
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).
 On this law the Army of the Philippines consists of a small Regular Force (Title
11 Art. 11 Sec. 19 of C.A. No. 1) and backed by a large Reserved Force.
 The Swiss Defense System influenced Gen. Mc Arthur to adopt “citizen army”.

Duties and Responsibilities

 At all times be loyal to the Republic.

 Honor the Filipino flag.
 Defend the State and contribute to its development and welfare.
 Uphold, obey the Constitution and all laws and to cooperate with the duly-
constituted authorities and
 The attainment of a just and orderly society.
 The rights of the individual imposed upon him the correlative duty to exercise this
responsibility with due regard for the rights of others.

These principles underscore the following:

 You do not live alone by yourself.

 You have duties and obligations to the society to fulfill 9e.g. paying of taxes)
 You have certain inalienable rights to enjoy that do not give you freedom to
trample on the rights of others
 Exercise your rights with certain degree of responsibility.

11. REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8491

CODE OF THE NATIONAL FLAG, ANTHEM, MOTTO, COAT-OF-ARMS AND OTHER
HERALDIC ITEMS AND DEVICES OF THE PHILIPPINES

Section 1. Short title – This Act shall be known as the “Flag and Heraldic Code of
the Philippines”.

Section 2. Declaration of policy – Reverence and respect shall at all times be

accorded the flag, the anthem, and other national symbols which embody the

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 national ideals and traditions and which express the principles of sovereignty
and national solidarity. The heraldic items and devices shall seek to
manifest the national virtues and to inculcate in the minds and hearts of
our people a just pride in their native land, fitting respect and affection for
the national flag and anthem, and the proper use of the national motto,
coat-of-arms and other heraldic items and devices.
Section 3. Definition of terms – Whenever used in this Act, the term:

a. “Military” shall mean all branches of the Armed Forces of the Philippines
including the Philippine National Police, the Bureau of Jail Management and
Penology, and the Bureau of Fire Protection;
b. “Festoon” – shall mean to hang in a curved shape between two points as a
decoration;
c. “Flag” – shall mean the Philippine National Flag, unless stated otherwise;
d. “Fly” – shall mean the part of the flag outside the hoist or length;
e. “Symbol” – shall mean any conventional sign which reveals man’s achievement
and heroism (for orders and decorations), identification, authority and a sign of
dignity (for coat-of-arms, logo and insignia);
f. “Half – Mast” – shall mean lowering the flag to one-half the distance between the
top and bottom of the staff;
g. “Hoist” – shall mean the part of the flag nearest the staff or the canvass to which
the halyard is attached.
h. “Inclement Weather” – shall mean that a typhoon signal is raised in the locality;
i. “National Anthem” – shall mean the Philippine National Anthem;
j. “Official Residences” – shall mean Malacañang, and other government-owned
structures occupied by the Philippine Consulate or Embassies abroad;
k. “Places of Frivolity” – shall mean places of hilarity marked by or providing
boisterous merriment or recreation; and
l. “Institute” – shall mean the National Historical Institute.

The Flag Code

1. The National Flag alone shall be displayed in all public buildings, official
residences, and Public Square and learning institutions. It shall be raised at
sunrise and lowered at sunset.

2. The Flag should never be used to return the salute of any individual or
organization. The Flag, if flown into a flagpole should have its blue filed up on
top. If in hanging position, the blue field should be to the right (left observer). (RA
8491, Sec. 10)

3. In hoisting the Flag, it should be raised briskly to the top-end of the Flagpole
which if planted on the ground, should be higher than the roof, and if placed at a
compound, if the pole is attached to a building, it should be on top of its roof and
if placed at the window, it must project to an angle pointing upward.

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 When flag is passing on a parade, the people walking should halt, uncover, and
stand at attention and salute.

4. The public display of a foreign flag is prohibited except in foreign diplomatic

establishments such as in chanceries, embassies or consulates, or other places
authorized by bilateral or international agreement, or international conferences of
which the Philippines is a member, national Holiday of Foreign countries,
provided that such foreign flag shall be displayed together with the Philippine flag
which shall occupy the place of honor.

No part of the flag should touch the ground. It should be handled and folded reverently.

5. The flag shall never be used as staff or whip, or covering of tables, curtains for
doorways. The flag may be used to cover the casket of an honored dead which
includes deceased civilians who had rendered services in the army, navy, or civil
office of great responsibility.
6. Additional prohibition
It is prohibited to deface or ridicule the flag, to dip the flag to a salute, or to add
additional marks of any nature on a flag. It is not used as drapery, festoon, table
cloth, as covering of objects, or as any part of costume or uniform.
It is also prohibited to be used as trademarks of commercial label design,
pennant in the hood, side, back and top of motor vehicles.
The flag should not be displayed horizontally face-up or under any painting,
picture or platform.
7. The National Anthem
The National Anthem should not be displayed except on public acts of official or
semi-official character or in informal ceremonies of civic in nature. People in the
immediate vicinity, if outdoors, should face the flag, uncover and stand at
attention.

8. The National Anthem should not be played and sung for mere recreation,
amusement or entertainment purposes, in social gathering purely private in
nature or at political partisan meetings or places of hilarious or vicious
amusement. It should however be sung in school so that the children may know it
by heart.

9. The Pledge of Allegiance

When taking the pledge in ranks, the members should raise their right hand with
an open palm at the leader’s command and hold this through the entire pledge.
When taking it as an individual, he also does the same and holds it through the
entire pledge.

The National Motto

The National Motto shall be “Maka-Diyos, Mka-Tao, Makakalikasan at Makabansa”

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REPUBLIC ACT 9418

“An Act Institutionalizing a Strategy for Rural Development, Strengthening Volunteerism

and for Other Purposes”

Declaration of Policy

It shall be the policy of the State to promote the participation of the various sectors of the
Filipino society, and as necessary, international and foreign volunteer organization in
public and civic affairs, and adopt and strengthen the practice of volunteerism as a
strategy in order to attain national development and international understanding.

The inculcation of volunteerism as a way of life shall rekindle in every Filipino the time-
honored tradition of “bayanihan” to foster social justice, solidarity and sustainable
development.

DEFINITION OF TERMS

Volunteerism- refers to an act involving a wide range of activities, including traditional

forms of mutual aid and development interventions that provide an enabling and
empowering environment both on the part of the beneficiary receiving and the volunteer
rendering the act, undertaken for reasons arising from socio-development business or
corporate orientation, commitment or conviction for the attainment of the public good and
where monetary and other incentives or rewards are not the primary motivating factors.

Volunteer- refers to an individual or group who for reasons arising from their socio-
developmental, business and corporate orientation, commitment or conviction, contribute
time, service and resources whether on full-time or part time basis to a just and essential
social development cause, mission or endeavor.

Volunteer Service Organization- refers to a local or foreign group that recruits, trains,
deploys and supports volunteer workers to programs and projects implemented by them
or by other organizations or any group that provides services and resources, including
but not limiting, to information, capability building, advocacy and networking for the
attainment of the common good.

Voluntary Sector- refers to those sectors of the Philippine society that organizes
themselves to volunteers to take advocacy and action primarily for local and national
development as well as international cooperation and understanding.

Registration- refers to the process by which volunteers/and or volunteer organizations

are recognized by PNVSCA (Philippine National Volunteers Coordinating Agency) for
purposes of coordination, networking, information sharing and documentation.

National Volunteer Service Program- refers to the collaborative undertaking of the

various sectors in the Philippines to achieve national development and international
cooperation and understanding through volunteerism.

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ROLE AND MODALITIES OF VOLUNTEERISM IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR

Volunteerism in the Academe- includes but is not limited to provision of technical

assistance and sharing of technology within the academic circle, target communities and
other clienteles and the upgrading of the equality of education and curriculum
methodologies while providing career enhancement and exposure to the volunteers.

Volunteerism in the Corporate Sector- as an expression of corporate social responsibility

and citizenship, refers to activities organized by the company, where employees give
their time, skills and resources in the service of the company’s internal and/or external
community.

Volunteerism by Not-for-Profit Organization- includes but not limited to provision of

complementary service delivery and human resource development in underserved
communities as well as advocacy and articulation of the cause of the cause of the
disadvantaged and vulnerable groups.

ROLES AND MODALITIES OF VOLUNTEERISM BY FOREIGN VOLUNTEER

ORGANIZATION

Volunteerism by foreign volunteer organizations includes but is not limited to provision of

technical assistance not locally accessible in priority development areas within the
framework of technical cooperation and socio-cultural exchange.

INTEGRATION OF VOLUNTEERISM IN THE EDUCATION CURRICULUM

1. Volunteerism as a concept and practice shall be integrated at all levels of

education across grades and across subjects.
2. The Department of Education (DepEd), the Commission on Higher education
(CHED) and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)
shall identify entry points for the integration of volunteerism at all levels of
education
3. DepEd, CHED, and TESDA, in collaboration with PNVSCA, shall develop
instructional materials on volunteerism.
4. DepEd, CHED and TESDA shall issue guidelines for the adoption and utilization
of the instructional materials on volunteerism for all levels of formal and informal
education in public and private schools, colleges and universities, including
vocational and technical learning center and institutions.
5. PNVSCA, in consultation and collaboration with DepEd, CHED and TESDA shall
conduct periodic review and update of instructional materials on volunteerism.

The Good Citizenship Values

1. Pagkamaka-Diyos

 Faith in the Almighty God

 Respect for Life

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  Order
 Work
 Concern for the Family and Future Generations

2. Pagkamaka-Tao

 Love
Love is patient and kind; love is not jealous or boastful; love is not ill-
mannered or selfish and irritable; love does not keep a record of the
wrongs; love is not happy with evil but delights in the truth.
 Freedom
 Peace
 Truth
 Justice

3. Pagkamaka-Bayan

 Unity
 Equality
 Patriotism
 Respect for Law and Government
 Promotion of the Common Good

4. Pagkamaka-Kalikasan

 Concern for the Environment

ARTICLE III - BILL OF RIGHTS

Section 1
No person shall be deprived of life, liberty or property without due process of law, nor
shall any person be denied the equal protection of the laws.

Section 2
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers and effects against
unreasonable searches and seizures of whatever nature and for any purpose shall be
inviolable, and no search warrant or warrant of arrest shall issue except upon probable
cause to be determined personally by the judge after examination under oath or
affirmation of the complainant and the witnesses he may produce, and particularly
describing the place to be searched and the persons or things to be seized.

Section 3
1. The privacy of communication and correspondence shall be inviolable except
upon lawful order of the court, or when public safety or order requires otherwise
as prescribed by law.
2. Any evidence obtained in violation of this or the preceding section shall be
inadmissible for any purpose in any proceeding.

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Section 4
No law shall be passed abridging the freedom of speech, expression, or of the press, or
the right of the people peaceably to assemble and petition the Government for redness
of grievances.

Section 5
No law shall be made respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free
exercise thereof. The free exercise and enjoyment of religious profession and worship,
without discrimination or preference, shall forever be allowed. No religious test shall be
required for the exercise of civil or political rights.

Section 6
The liberty of abode and of changing the same within the limits prescribed by law shall
not be impaired except upon lawful order of the court. Neither shall the right to travel be
impaired except in the interest of national security, public safety, or public health, as may
be provided by law.

Section 7
The right of the people to information on matters of public concern shall be recognized.
Access to official records, and to documents, and papers pertaining to official acts,
transactions, or decisions, as well as to government research data used as basis for
policy development, shall be afforded the citizen, subject to such limitations as may be
provided by law.

Section 8
The right of the people, including those employed in the public and private sectors, to
form unions, associations, or societies for purposes not contrary to law shall not be
abridged.

Section 9
Private property shall not be taken for public use without just compensation.
Section 10
No law impairing the obligation of contracts shall be passed.
Section 11
Free access to the courts and quasi-judicial bodies and adequate legal assistance shall
not be denied to any person by reason of poverty.

Section 12
1. Any person under investigation for the commission of an offense shall have the
right to be informed of his right to remain silent and to have competent and
independent counsel preferably of his own choice. If the person cannot afford the

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 services of counsel, he must be provided with one. These rights cannot be
waived except in writing and in the presence of counsel.
2. No torture, force, violence, threat, intimidation, or any other means which vitiate
the free will shall be used against him. Secret detention places, solitary,
incommunicado, or other similar forms of detention are prohibited.
3. Any confession or admission obtained in violation of this or Section 17 hereof
shall be inadmissible in evidence against him.
4. The law shall provide for penal and civil sanctions for violations of this section as
well as compensation to and rehabilitation of victims of torture or similar
practices, and their families.

Section 13
All persons, except those charged with offenses punishable by reclusion perpetua when
evidence of guilt is strong, shall, before conviction, be bailable by sufficient sureties, or
be released on recognizance as may be provided by law. The right to bail shall not be
impaired even when the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus is suspended. Excessive
bail shall not be required.

Section 14
1. No person shall be held to answer for a criminal offense without due process of
law.
2. In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall be presumed innocent until the
contrary is proved, and shall enjoy the right to be heard by himself and counsel,
to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation against him, to have a
speedy, impartial, and public trial, to meet the witnesses face to face, and to
have compulsory process to secure the attendance of witnesses and the
production of evidence in his behalf. However, after arraignment, trial may
proceed notwithstanding the absence of the accused provided that he has been
duly notified and his failure to appear is unjustifiable.

Section 15
The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended except in cases of
invasion or rebellion when the public safety requires it.

Section 16
All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition of their cases before all judicial,
quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies.

Section 17
No person shall be compelled to be a witness against himself.
Section 18

1. No person shall be detained solely by reason of his political beliefs and

aspirations.

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 2. No involuntary servitude in any form shall exist except as punishment for a crime
whereof the party shall be duly convicted.

Section 19
1. Excessive fines shall not be imposed, nor cruel, degrading or inhuman
punishment inflicted. Neither shall death penalty, unless, for compelling reasons
involving heinous crimes, the Congress hereafter provides for it. Any death
penalty already imposed shall be reduced to reclusion perpetua.
2. The employment of physical, psychological, or degrading punishment against
any prisoner or detainee or the use of substandard or inadequate penal facilities
under subhuman conditions shall be dealt with by law.

Section 20

No person shall be imprisoned for debt or non-payment of a poll tax.

Section 21

No person shall be twice put in jeopardy of punishment for the same offense. If an act is
punished by a law and an ordinance, conviction or acquittal under either shall constitute
a bar to another prosecution for the same act.

Section 22

No ex post facto law or bill attainder shall be enacted.

MODULE 2

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DRUG EDUCATION

CONCEPT

WHAT IS DRUG DEPENDENCY?

This is the state of physical and psychological dependence, or both, on a dangerous

drug, or drugs, experienced by a person following the use of that substance on a
periodic or continuous basis. A person dependent on drugs will experience withdrawal
reactions (also known as “cold turkey”, symptoms that occur after long-term use of a
drug is reduced or stopped abruptly) after abstaining from drugs.

WHAT IS ADDICTION?

Drug addiction is a complex, and often chronic, brain disease. It is characterized by

excessive drug craving, seeking, and use. Addiction is caused by brain changes caused
by constant drug use.

Drug Abuse: By the Numbers

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Estimated Drug Users in the Philippines: 1.3 Million

Mean Age: 20-29 years’ old

Ratio of Male is to Female Users: 10:1

Commonly Abused Substances:

(1) Methamphetamine Hydrochloride (Shabu)

(2) Cannabis (Marijuana)

(3) Inhalants (Contact Cement)

MOST COMMONLY ABUSED DRUGS AND THEIR EFFECTS

METHAMPHETAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE (SHABU)

Methamphetamine hydrochloride is found to have harmful effects to the brain. It changes

how the brain functions. Studies have shown that methamphetamine abusers have
reduced motor skills and impaired verbal learning as a result of alterations in the activity
of the dopamine, a neurotransmitter involved in reward, motivation, experience of
pleasure and motor function.

Street names: shabs, ice, meth, crystal, kristal, basura, tawas

Other adverse effects of methamphetamine:

• Extreme weight loss

• Severe dental problems (“meth mouth”)

• Anxiety

• Confusion

• Insomnia

• Mood disturbances

• Violent behavior

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CANNABIS SATIVA (MARIJUANA)

Marijuana use impairs a person's ability to form new memories and to shift focus. Its
active component, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) also disrupts coordination and balance,
posture, and reaction time (experience commonly referred to as “spacing out”). Thus,
chronic marijuana use significantly reduces a person’s capacity to learn, carry-out
complicated tasks, participate in sports, driving and operating other machineries. Studies
also show that marijuana use can lead to lung cancer and other problems in the
respiratory and immune systems.

Street names: weed, jutes, pot, grass, damo, chongke

Health problems that come with the use of marijuana include:

• Problems with memory and learning

• Distorted perception (sights, sounds, time, touch)

• Trouble with thinking and problem solving

• Loss of motor coordination

• Increased heart rate and palpitations

INHALANTS

The effects of inhalants are similar to that of alcohol, including slurred speech, lack of
coordination, euphoria and dizziness. Inhalant abusers may also experience light-
headedness, hallucinations, and delusions.

Harmful irreversible effects of inhalants include:

• Hearing loss

• Limb spasms

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• Central nervous system or brain damage

• Bone marrow damage

HOW CAN YOU TELL IF A PERSON IS ON DRUGS?

Changes in…

1. Appearance

2. Mood

3. Behavior

4. Interest

These are several effects of drugs:

A. MENTAL HEALTH/PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS

a. Disturbance in Perception – auditory and visual hallucination

b. Disturbance in Orientation – paranoia, psychosis

c. Disturbance in Memory

d. Disturbance in Judgment – depression that may lead to suicide

B. PHYSICAL HEALTH/PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS

a. Systemic

Cardiac (HEART) Pathology – irregularity of heart beat, elevated or lowered blood

pressure,

chest pain, convulsions or death from cardiac arrest

Pulmonary (LUNG) Illnesses

Hepatic (LIVER) Problems

Renal (KIDNEY) Diseases

COMMON SIGNS OF DRUG ABUSE

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The profile of a drug dependent or a substance abuser is as follows:

Changes in attendance in school or work

Changes in the normal capabilities in school/work

Abrupt changes in overall attitude

Generally lazy, irritable, discourteous, aggressive

Usually untrustworthy and lacks self-confidence

Manipulative

Have a distorted view of reality

Low frustration tolerance

Con-game player

Lacks interest in his studies/work (withdrawal from responsibilities)

Blames everybody but himself (blame tosser) No respect for the rights of others

Prefers to stay with peers (barkada)

May frequently go to odd places (to take drugs)

Poor physical appearance (unconcerned with grooming and hygiene)

Wearing of sunglasses at inappropriate times

Unusual effort to cover arms to hide needle marks (long- sleeved garments)

Stealing items which can be readily sold

Unusual borrowing of money from relatives and friends

Association with known drug abusers

CLASSIFICATION OF DRUG ABUSERS

Substance abusers can be classified according to the frequency of their substance use.

Experimenters – people who abuse the drug(s) for experimental basis.

Occasional Users – abuse the drug occasionally/whenever there are special occasions.
They abuse the drug once every two (2) weeks to two (2) times a week.

Regular Users – abuse the drug on a regular basis approximately three (3) to four (4)
times a week or every other day.

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Drug Dependents – people who tend to abuse the drug(s) everyday (almost every day)
or about five (5) to seven (7) times a week.

Mentally Ill Chemical Abuser/Substance Induced Psychosis – drug abusers who

manifest signs and symptom of psychotic disorders caused by the effects of drugs
(hallucinations, disorientation, delusions, etc.)

SUBSTANCE DEPENDENCY AND KEEPING DRUG-FREE

What are the criteria for drug dependency?

Withdrawal symptoms

Need to take drugs to overcome withdrawal symptoms

Compulsion

Tolerance Relapse

Reduced social/occupational act

How can you stay away from drugs?

Devote yourself to your studies and other productive activities at home or in school

Stay away from people, places and events that promote drug use

Learn to manage feelings and cope with stress without using drugs

Develop a strong moral and spiritual foundation

Educate yourself about the effects of drug abuse. Always say NO

WHAT ARE THE COUNTER-MEASURES FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE

REPUBLIC ACT 9165

An act instituting the Comprehensive Dangerous Drug Act of 2002, repealing

Republic Act 6425, otherwise known as the Dangerous Drug Act of 1972, as amended
providing funds thereof and for other purposes.

Section 1

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Short Title

This Act shall be known as the “Comprehensive Drug Act of 2002

Section II

Declaration of Policy- It is the policy of the State to safeguard the integrity of its territory
and the well-being of its citizenry particularly the youth from the harmful effects of
dangerous drugs on their physical and mental well-being and to defend the same
against acts of omissions detrimental to their development and preservation. In view of
the foregoing the State needs to enhance further the efficacy of the law against
dangerous drugs, it being one of today’s most serious social ills.

Toward this end the government shall pursue an intensive and unrelenting campaign
against the trafficking and use of dangerous drugs and other similar substances through
an integrated system of planning, implementation and enforcement of anti-drug abuse
policies, programs and projects. The government shall however aim to achieve a
balance in the national drug control program so that the people with legitimate medical
needs are not prevented from being treated with adequate amount of appropriate
medications, which include the use of dangerous drugs.

It is further declared the policy of the State to provide effective mechanism or measures
to re-integrate into society individuals who have fallen victims to drug abuse or
dangerous drug dependence through sustainable program of treatment and
rehabilitation.

RA 9165 and the PDEA

PGMA signed RA 9165 on June 7, 2002 and it took effect on July 4, 2002.

Creation of PDEA

PDEA is now the lead agency in the campaign against illegal drug trafficking and abuse
in the country.

Reorganization of the Philippine Drug Enforcement System

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Creation of the New Dangerous Drug Board

The Philippine Drug Enforcemant Agency (PDEA) as its implementing arm.

The Secretariat of the National Drug Law Enforcement and Prevention Coordinating
Center or DEP Center has been absorbed by the new agency.

The Narcotics of the PNP, the Narcotics Division of the NBI and the Narcotics
Interdiction Unit of the Bureau of Customs have also been abolished.

The PDEA is not under the Philippine National Police

The PDEA is under the office of the President

Its head, the Director General, has the equivalent rank of Undersecretary

Prevention of Drug Abuse

Maintain good health and personal decision

Use drug properly and appropriately preferably with doctor’s advice

Accept and respect yourself for what you are and your family

Engage in wholesome, productive and fulfilling activities and develop your potentials

Learn to relate effectively with others and cope with your problems squarely without
using drugs

Roles of the Community

Conducting anti-drug abuse campaigns, cooperating with authorities in the arrest of drug
pushers

Helping drug users from drug rehabilitation centers and dismantling the drug base
network existing in the community through police station

Plan a community action program involving young people, civic welfare and religious
organizations in trackling the drug problem.

Organizing worthwhile and constructive ctivities such as recreational, social and

economic projects which will serve as positive alternative to drug abuse.

UNLAWFUL ACTS AND PENALTIES OF COMPREHENSIVE DANGEROUS DRUG

ACT OF 2002

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Importation of Dangerous Drugs and/or Controlled Precursors and Essential Chemicals

The penalty of life imprisonment to death and a fine ranging from Five hundred thousand
pesos (P500, 000.00) to Ten million pesos (P10, 000,000.00) shall be imposed upon any
person, who, unless authorized by law, shall import or bring into the Philippines any
dangerous drug, regardless of the quantity and purity involved, including any and all
species of opium poppy or any part thereof or substances derived therefrom even for
floral, decorative and culinary purposes.

The penalty of imprisonment ranging from twelve (12) years and one (1) day to twenty
(20) years and a fine ranging from One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00) to Five
hundred thousand pesos (P500,000.00) shall be imposed upon any person, who, unless
authorized by law, shall import any controlled precursor and essential chemical.

The maximum penalty provided for under this Section shall be imposed upon any
person, who, unless authorized under the Act, shall import or bring into the Philippines
any dangerous drug and/or controlled precursor and essential chemical through the use
of a diplomatic passport, diplomatic facilities or any other means involving his/her official
status intended to facilitate the unlawful entry of the same. In addition, the diplomatic
passport shall be confiscated and cancelled.

The maximum penalty provided for under this Section shall be imposed upon any
person, who organizes, manages, or acts as a “financier” of any of the illegal activities
prescribed in this Section.

The penalty of twelve (12) years and one (1) day to twenty (20) years of imprisonment
and a fine ranging from One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00) to Five hundred
thousand pesos (P500,000.00) shall be imposed upon any person, who acts as a
“protector/coddler” of any violator of the provisions under this Section.

Sale, Trading, Administration, Dispensation, Delivery, Distribution and Transportation of

Dangerous Drugs and/or Controlled Precursors and Essential Chemicals

The penalty of life imprisonment to death and a fine ranging from Five hundred thousand
pesos (P500,000.00) to Ten million pesos (P10,000,000.00) shall be imposed upon any

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person, who, unless authorized by law, shall sell, trade, administer, dispense, deliver,
give away to another, distribute, dispatch in transit or transport any dangerous drug,
including any and all species of opium poppy regardless of the quantity and purity
involved, or shall act as a broker in any of such transactions.

The penalty of imprisonment ranging from twelve (12) years and one (1) day to twenty
(20) years and a fine ranging from One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00) to Five
hundred thousand pesos (P500,000.00) shall be imposed upon any person, who, unless
authorized by law, shall sell, trade, administer, dispense, deliver, give away to another,
distribute, dispatch in transit or transport any controlled precursor and essential
chemical, or shall act as a broker in such transactions.

For drug pushers who use minors or mentally incapacitated individuals as runners,
couriers and messengers, or in any other capacity directly connected to the dangerous
drugs and/or controlled precursors and essential chemicals trade, the maximum penalty
shall be imposed in every case.

If the victim of the offense is a minor or a mentally incapacitated individual, or should a

dangerous drug and/or a controlled precursor and essential chemical involved in any
offense herein provided be the proximate cause of death of a victim thereof, the
maximum penalty provided for under this Section shall be imposed.

The penalty of twelve (12) years and one (1) day to twenty (20) years of imprisonment
and a fine ranging from One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00) to Five hundred
thousand pesos (P500,000.00) shall be imposed upon any person, who acts as a
“protector/coddler” of any violator of the provisions under this Section.

Maintenance of a Den, Dive or Resort

The penalty of life imprisonment to death and a fine ranging from Five hundred thousand
pesos (P500,000.00) to Ten million pesos (P10,000,000.00) shall be imposed upon any
person or group of persons who shall maintain a den, dive or resort where any
dangerous drug is used or sold in any form.

The penalty of imprisonment ranging from twelve (12) years and one (1) day to twenty
(20) years and a fine ranging from One hundred thousand pesos (P100, 000.00) to Five
hundred thousand pesos (P500, 000.00) shall be imposed upon any person or group of

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persons who shall maintain a den, dive, or resort where any controlled precursor and
essential chemical is used or sold in any form.

Should any dangerous drug be the proximate cause of the death of a person using the
same in such den, dive or resort, the penalty of death and a fine ranging from One
million (P1,000,000.00) to Fifteen million pesos (P15,000,000.00) shall be imposed on
the maintainer, owner and/or operator.

If such den, dive or resort is owned by a third person, the same shall be confiscated and
escheated in favor of the government: Provided, that the criminal complaint shall
specifically allege that such place is intentionally used in the furtherance of the crime;
Provided, further, that the prosecution shall prove such intent on the part of the owner to
use the property for such purpose; Provided, finally, that the owner shall be included as
an accused in the criminal complaint.

The maximum penalty provided for under this Section shall be imposed upon any person
who organizes, manages or acts as a “financier” of any of the illegal activities prescribed
in this Section.

The penalty of twelve (12) years and one (1) day to twenty (20) years of imprisonment
and a fine ranging from One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00) to Five hundred
thousand pesos (P500,000.00) shall be imposed upon any person, who acts as a
“protector/coddler” of any violator of the provisions under this Section.

Employees and Visitors of a Den, Dive or Resort

The penalty of imprisonment ranging from twelve (12) years and one (1) day to twenty
(20) years and a fine ranging from One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00) to Five
hundred thousand pesos (P500,000.00) shall be imposed upon:

a. Any employee of den, dive or resort, who is aware of the nature of the place as such;
and

b. Any person who, not being included in the provisions of the next preceding paragraph,
is aware of the nature of the place as such and shall knowingly visit the same.

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Manufacture of Dangerous Drugs and/or Controlled Precursors and Essential Chemicals

The penalty of life imprisonment to death and a fine ranging from Five hundred thousand
pesos (P500, 000.00) to Ten million pesos (P10, 000,000.00) shall be imposed upon any
person, who unless authorized by law, shall engage in the manufacture of any
dangerous drug.

The penalty of imprisonment ranging from twelve (12) years and one (1) day to twenty
(20) years and a fine ranging from One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00) to Five
hundred thousand pesos (P500,000.00) shall be imposed upon any person, who unless
authorized by law, shall manufacture any controlled precursor and essential chemical.

The presence of any controlled precursor and essential chemical or laboratory

equipment in the clandestine laboratory is a prima facie proof of manufacture of any
dangerous drug. It shall be considered an aggravating circumstance if the clandestine
laboratory is undertaken or established under the following circumstances:

Any phase of the manufacturing process was conducted in the presence or with the help
of minor/s;

Any phase or manufacturing process was established or undertaken within one hundred
(100) meters of a residential, business, church or school premises;

Any clandestine laboratory was secured or protected with booby traps;

Any clandestine laboratory was concealed with legitimate business operations; or

Any employment of a practitioner, chemical engineer, public official or foreigner.

The maximum penalty provided for under this Section shall be imposed upon any
person, who organizes, manages or acts as a “financier” of any of the illegal activities
prescribed in this Section.

The penalty of twelve (12) years and one (1) day to twenty (20) years of imprisonment
and a fine ranging from One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00) to Five hundred
thousand pesos (P500,000.00) shall be imposed upon any person, who acts as a
“protector/coddler” of any violator of the provisions under this Section.

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Illegal Chemical Diversion of Controlled Precursors and Essential Chemicals

The penalty of imprisonment ranging from twelve (12) years and one (1) day to twenty
(20) years and a fine ranging from One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00) to Five
hundred thousand pesos (P500,000.00) shall be imposed upon any person, who unless
authorized by law, shall illegally divert any controlled precursor and essential chemical.

Manufacture or Delivery of Equipment, Instrument, Apparatus and Other Paraphernalia

for Dangerous Drugs and/or Controlled Precursors and Essential Chemicals

The penalty of imprisonment ranging from twelve (12) years and one (1) day to twenty
(20) years and a fine ranging from One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00) to Five
hundred thousand pesos (P500,000.00) shall be imposed upon any person who shall
deliver, possess with intent to deliver, or manufacture with intent to deliver equipment,
instrument, apparatus and other paraphernalia for dangerous drugs, knowing, or under
circumstances where one reasonably should know, that it will be used to plant,
propagate, cultivate, grow, harvest, manufacture, compound, convert, produce, process,
prepare, test, analyze, pack, repack, store, contain or conceal any dangerous drug
and/or controlled precursor and essential chemical in violation of the Act.

The penalty of imprisonment ranging from six (6) months and one (1) day to four (4)
years and a fine ranging from Ten thousand pesos (P10,000.00) to Fifty thousand pesos
(P50,000.00) shall be imposed if it will be used to inject, ingest, inhale or otherwise
introduce into the human body a dangerous drug in violation of the Act.

The maximum penalty provided for under this Section shall be imposed upon any
person, who uses a minor or a mentally incapacitated individual to deliver such
equipment, instrument, apparatus and other paraphernalia for dangerous drugs.

Possession of Dangerous Drugs

The penalty of life impri

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