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Maguindanao Army division opens own drug testing center

By Edwin Fernandez

November 13, 2019, 2:32 pm

<p><strong>DRUG TESTING CENTER.</strong> Fr. Gil Asilo of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate congregation leads the inauguration and blessing (inset) of the 6th Infantry Division’s drug testing center inside Camp Siongco, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao on Monday (Nov. 11, 2019). The center was established to ensure that soldiers of the military unit are not into drugs and fit to serve the people. <em>(Photos courtesy of 6ID)</em></p>

DRUG TESTING CENTER. Fr. Gil Asilo of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate congregation leads the inauguration and blessing (inset) of the 6th Infantry Division’s drug testing center inside Camp Siongco, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao on Monday (Nov. 11, 2019). The center was established to ensure that soldiers of the military unit are not into drugs and fit to serve the people. (Photos courtesy of 6ID)

CAMP SIONGCO, Maguindanao -- This camp has opened a drug testing center to ensure soldiers of the Army’s 6th Infantry Division (6ID) remain drug-free and fit for service.

The drug center was inaugurated Monday with Brig. Gen. Juvymax R. Uy, 6ID assistant division commander, as guest of honor, and Fr. Gil Asilo of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate congregation, as presiding prelate.

The camp’s drug center is located inside the Camp Siongco Station Hospital.

Uy said the drug testing center would help strengthen the existing anti-narcotics regulation and policies of the Armed Forces with the end view of totally eradicating illegal use of drugs.

“This will also protect the unit and the personnel from the dangers of using illegal substances,” Uy added.

The establishment of the drug testing center is in support of the directive of the Philippine Army in the conduct of mandatory as well as random drug tests for all its uniformed personnel and civilian personnel.

Maj. Gen. Carreon, 6ID commander and chief of Joint Task Force Central (JTFC), said the center would ensure the credibility and integrity of the command that its personnel will abide by the law and deter them from illegal drugs addiction.

Carreon vowed the 6ID will strictly follow the directive of the government that all government agencies and institutions be drug-free so its personnel can perform their mandated tasks and duty and deliver their services effectively.

Soldiers under the 6ID and JTFC can avail of the center's services in complying with the requirements when applying for promotion, reenlistment, schooling, and security and command clearances. (PNA)

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