All 110 Police Chiefs in Western Visayas Test Negative for Illegal Drugs
In a significant development for law enforcement in the region, all 110 city and municipal chiefs of police in Western Visayas have tested negative for illegal drugs following a mandatory drug test conducted on February 2, 2026. This outcome reinforces the commitment of the Police Regional Office in Western Visayas (PRO 6) to uphold integrity, discipline, and credible public service.
Leadership by Example
Police Brigadier General Josefino Ligan, regional director of PRO 6, emphasized that the results affirm the principle that police leaders must lead by example and remain beyond reproach while performing their duties. The negative results reflect the professionalism and discipline of our police leaders, Ligan stated. He added that integrity is non-negotiable in the police service, and this activity sends a clear message that those entrusted with command positions must maintain high ethical standards.
Commitment to Accountability
Ligan stressed that mandatory drug testing is not merely a compliance requirement but a critical measure to sustain public trust and ensure that police leadership remains credible in the campaign against illegal drugs. We will remain relentless in enforcing accountability within our ranks, he said. A disciplined and trustworthy police force is essential to delivering responsive, people-centered policing to the communities we serve.
Internal Cleansing Program
The drug screening covered all city and municipal chiefs of police across Western Visayas and was conducted in line with established Philippine National Police guidelines. This activity formed part of the PNP's continuing internal cleansing program and integrity-monitoring initiatives aimed at ensuring that police officers, particularly those in leadership positions, maintain the highest ethical standards.
Future Initiatives
According to PRO 6, the command will continue to implement regular and random drug testing, alongside other integrity-building measures, to maintain a drug-free police organization. These initiatives are intended to:
- Strengthen internal discipline
- Promote transparency
- Reinforce accountability within the police force
Support for National Agenda
PRO 6 reiterated its support for the Philippine National Police focus agenda of Bagong PNP Para sa Bagong Pilipinas, emphasizing its commitment to ensuring that police services in Western Visayas remain professional, transparent, and worthy of public confidence. Sustaining a drug-free police leadership is essential to maintaining public trust and ensuring effective law enforcement operations, particularly in the government's ongoing campaign against illegal drugs and other forms of criminality.
Conclusion
The successful completion of the mandatory drug testing among all chiefs of police underscores PRO 6's resolve to uphold discipline within the ranks and ensure that police leaders are fit to lead, both morally and professionally, as they serve their respective communities across Western Visayas. This development highlights the ongoing efforts to build a more credible and effective police force in the region.
