14/04/2026
PNP UPHOLDS INTERNAL CLEANSING WITH DRUG-FREE PERSONNEL
The Philippine National Police (PNP) announced that all personnel who underwent a random drug test on March 16, 2026 tested negative for illegal drug use, affirming the organization’s continued commitment to integrity and professionalism as part of its intensified internal cleansing efforts within the ranks.
The unannounced testing covered 45 members of the PNP Public Information Office (PIO), including uniformed, non-uniformed personnel, and civilian employees. Based on the laboratory report from the PNP Forensic Group, all specimens yielded negative results for methamphetamine and THC-metabolites, both classified as dangerous drugs.
PNP Chief, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., welcomed the results, noting that they reflect the discipline and sense of responsibility among personnel.
“Ito ay patunay na ginagawa ng ating mga kapulisan ang kanilang bahagi sa pagpapanatili ng malinis at maayos na organisasyon. Ipinapakita nito na nauunawaan ng ating mga tauhan ang kahalagahan ng pagiging mabuting halimbawa,” PGEN Nartatez said.
He added that the activity forms part of the PNP’s ongoing internal cleansing efforts under its integrity monitoring program, a key priority of the PNP Focused Agenda.
“This is something we will continue regularly. Hindi lang ito compliance—this is about sustaining trust and making sure our personnel are always ready to serve the public the right way,” he said.
The PNP emphasized that maintaining a drug-free organization is essential in delivering effective and credible police service, assuring the public that similar efforts will be sustained nationwide in support of a Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.
(PNP-PIO)