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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) on Thursday reported that 69.97 percent, or 29,390 barangays nationwide, are now cleared of illegal drugs.
In its report, PDEA said 42,002 barangays in the country were previously classified as “drug-affected.”
Article continues after this advertisementThe 29,390 barangays were declared “drug-cleared” by the Regional Oversight Committee on Barangay Drug Clearing (ROCBDC) after going through the Barangay Drug Clearing Program (BDCP), PDEA said.
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ROCBDC comprises regional representatives of the Department of the Interior and Local Government, the Philippine National Police, the Department of Health, and local government units.
Article continues after this advertisementMeanwhile, 6,113 barangays nationwide (14.55 percent) remain drug-affected, which PDEA said meant that authorities “reported and validated” the presence of individuals involved with illegal drugs.
The agency aims “to attain drug-resistant and self-policing communities by 2030.”
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