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LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu— A complete of 51 bus and taxi drivers examined unfavorable in a shock drug take a look at performed by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Company (PDEA-7), Land Transportation Workplace (LTO-7), Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB-7), Philippine Coast Guard (PCG-7), Philippine Nationwide Police (PNP), the Cebu Metropolis Authorities, and the Cebu Provincial Authorities on the Cebu South Bus Terminal (CSBT).
The initiative was a part of the Central Visayas places of work’ “Oplan Harabas: Venture Undaspot” marketing campaign. It aimed to make sure the protection of passengers touring throughout the province in observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day on November 1 and a couple of.
Lawyer Froilan Suarez from the Operations Division of the Land Transportation Workplace (LTO-7) stated the target was to make sure that no public utility car (PUV) drivers have been concerned in unlawful medicine.
“That is a part of LTO’s mandate to make sure street security, particularly throughout Undas journey season when we now have many passengers using buses and public utility autos,” Suarez stated.
Suarez famous that this initiative would additionally stop road accidents by making certain drivers are match earlier than working their autos.
“That’s the reason we now have what we name ‘Oplan Harabas,’ to check drivers for unlawful drug use. At this time, we now have 50 drivers chosen for a random take a look at,” he added.
For individuals who take a look at constructive, Suarez stated the LTO would confiscate their driver’s license, and they might bear a confirmatory take a look at by the PDEA. If confirmed constructive, they are going to be required to bear rehabilitation.
As soon as they full the rehabilitation program, the LTO will request certification earlier than returning their driver’s license.
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