Alarmed by the report that a member of the Bacolod Traffic Authority Office (BTAO) had tested positive for illegal drugs use, the chairman of the Sangguniang Panlungsod Committee on Police, Security, and Jail Management and Penology is pushing for a random drug testing for all employees of the city government.
Councilor El Cid Familiaran said it would be good for Mayor Monico Puentevella’s administration if such random drug testing be undertaken, not only on regular employees, but including casuals and job order workers. Familiaran said government workers are considered as public servants, and the moment somebody started working for the government, he or she becomes a public property. We should be role models of our society and we cannot discipline the community if we ourselves violate certain laws, Familiaran said. He said that Puentevella would issue a directive pushing for the random drug testing to all employees. The councilor revealed he will check and determine if it would be possible for him to propose an ordinance related to it. Familiaran said further that the City Health Office has an existing facility for the proposed random drug testing. Last week, Bacolod City administrator Rolando Villamor warned all employees they will face possible harsh penalties, including termination from work, if they tested positive for illegal drugs use. Villamor said further that said employees will not only face administrative sanction but will be facing criminal charges as well./WDJ By Ranie Azue Watchmen Daily Journal
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