For drug-free streets, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Cordillera Administrative Region (PDEA -CAR) signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the Pico Puguis Jeepney Operators’ Drivers’ Association (PPJODA) here last April 15.

Signing for PDEA CAR was acting regional director Edgar S. Apalla and association president Marino Lucio M. Ganasi for PPJODA. The Moa signing was witnessed by Atty. Ernesto L. Marzo, the acting deputy regional director of PDEA – CAR and Benguet Governor Nestor Fongwan.

Undertakings of PDEA – CAR stipulated in the Agreement include conduct of trainings, seminars, or orientations to PPJODA members on the enforcement of the anti-drug law; immediately responding to any report made by PPJODA relative to their seizure of dangerous drugs; acting with dispatch on any tip-off about a drug personality or illegal drug activity; and making sure that all information on drug law offenders or violations shall be treated with utmost confidentiality.



The PPJODA, on the other hand, agreed to maintain a drug-free membership or workplace; organize and coordinate anti-drug fora or seminars, which include a topic on Dangerous Drugs & Their Ill Effects; immediately report to and inform PDEA – CAR of any drug personality and/or activity related to dangerous drugs that comes to the knowledge of PPJODA members in the latter’s regular course of business; give assistance to PDEA – CAR by providing necessary transportation during conduct of official activities within Baguio City and La Trinidad, Benguet; and submit its members to voluntary random drug testing when required by PDEA – CAR.


The MOA signing is part of PDEA-CAR’s enhanced efforts to tap all sectors in the fight against drugs in the region. (PDEA/PIA CAR)