Pubdate: Wed, 09 Jul 2003
Source: Sunstar Bacolod (Philippines)
Copyright: 2003sSunstar
Contact:  http://www.sunstar.com.ph/affiliate.php3?locid=1
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1718
Author: Claudine C. Dumalag
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/testing.htm (Drug Testing)

POLICEMEN IN 3 AREAS NEGATIVE FOR DRUG USE

ONE hundred five policemen from three police stations in Negros Occidental 
were found negative of illegal drug use, said Provincial Police Director 
Vicente Ponteras

The policemen were from La Carlota City (49); Talisay City (33); and 
Hinigaran town (23).

Ponteras said an estimated 500 police personnel all over the province have 
undergone the drug test.

They all tested negative, said Ponteras.

On the other hand, six local government units (LGUs) have given financial 
assistance to augment the drug testing expenses of the Negros Occidental 
Provincial Police Office (Noppo).

These were the cities of San Carlos, Kabankalan, La Carlota, and Talisay, 
and the towns of Pontevedra, and Hinigaran.

Ponteras disclosed that Noppo's drug testing expenses have reached more 
than P100,000.
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