The operation of barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Council (BADAC) in Cabagan, Isabela

DILG Memorandum Circular 2015–63 and 2017–03 mandates all barangays in every local government to establish its Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Council (BADAC) which shall render assistance to the law enforcement agencies in the eradication and clearing operations of illegal drugs. In this study, the BADAC of Cabagan, Isabela was investigated. Specifically, the following variables were examined: the extent of implementation of the BADAC in the three-phases of the anti-drug clearing operations; functionality of the council, and identified problems experienced by the BADAC in the implementation of the drug clearing operations. A total of 643 consisting of 196 BADAC and 447 community residents served as respondents. Descriptive design was used to analyze and interpret the data. Further, the needed data were gathered through a validated and tested questionnaire. Findings showed that the BADAC in the three-phases of drug clearing operations are much implemented. Moreover, problems are “seldom” experienced by the BADAC wherein there is a significant difference on the problems experienced by BADAC when grouped according to barangay. Therefore, there is an immediate implementation of the three- phases of the drug-clearing operations in different barangays. The minimal occurrence of difficulties experienced indicates that BADAC is not fully functional. Based on the result of this study, the researcher concludes that there is immediate implementation of the Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Council in the three phases of drug clearing operations in different barangay. Furthermore, the Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Council experienced minimal occurrences of difficulties in the implementation of BADAC activities. Finally, Likewise, the barangay anti-drug abuse councils are functional in terms of organizations, recognition, presence of BADAC action plan, creation of BADAC Auxiliary Team, and orientation as to functions and responsibilities but not all indicators to consider as fully functional. Hence, it can be drawn that the council in all barangays duly structured and have conformed to the mandated functions for the operation of the council.