MANILA, Philippines — Local government units may use funds allocated for peace and order for the random drug testing of their officials should they choose to require it. “They can get funds from their budgets for peace and order because this involves peace and order, especially in relation to our public officials,” he added. The DILG can also issue an order to LGUs to earmark a certain percentage of their funds for drug testing down to their barangay officials, he added. “So the DILG also has the power to tell local officials that they are required to undergo drug testing. “And if they refuse to undergo drug testing, they can be suspended or even terminated from service,” he added.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer November 10, 2019 11:02 UTC