Pubdate: Tue,  2 Apr 2002
Source: Visayan Daily Star (Philippines)
Copyright: 2002 Visayan Daily Star
Contact:  http://dgte.mozcom.com/visayandailystar/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1688
Author: Chrysee Samillano
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/testing.htm (Drug Testing)

VALDEZ DEFENDS DRUG TESTS

Department of Transportation and Communication Undersecretary Art Valdez 
said he is supporting the drug test being implemented by the Land 
Transportation Office despite complaints from drivers about the additional 
charges imposed on them.

He said those who are into drugs should not be allowed to drive and that 
those who meet an accident should be required to undergo drug test.

He denied reports of a rift between him and Secretary Pantaleon Alvarez. He 
claimed that the delay in Alvarez's appointment as DOTC secretary is due to 
the confirmation process.

I have been in the department for sometime and have worked closely with 
Alvarez, he also claimed.
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