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BOARD REGULATION No. 5

Series of 2007

SUBJECT: INSTITUTIONALIZING THE BARKADA KONTRA DROGA

PROGRAM

Consistent with the powers vested in the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB)
under Section 77, Art. IX of RA 9165 otherwise known as the Comprehensive
Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, the flagship program of the Board named as
BARKADA KONTRA DROGA (BKD) is hereby institutionalized and, in
connection therewith, the following guidelines for its effective implementation are
hereby prescribed:

Section 1. SCOPE/COVERAGE The Barkada Kontra Droga (BKD)

shall enjoin all sectors of the society (the youth and studentry, families,
workforces, professional, labor and service provider groups, government
agencies and offices (GO and LGU), non-government agencies/organizations,
civic as well as religious sectors, and the entire community) to be part of special
groups known as barkadas that advocate and serve as models to young people
to live their lives in a productive and healthy way away from the evil effects of
drugs.

Section 2. RATIONALE Considering that the Philippines was one of

the countries in the East Asia-Pacific region greatly affected by amphetamine-
type stimulants (ATS) abuse, the Dangerous Drugs Board, with financial
assistance from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC),
developed a comprehensive and integrated response to ATS abuse using the
social marketing approach. The initiative resulted in the development and
eventual implementation of a Primary Prevention Programme for ATS Abuse
among the Youth in the three project sites, namely Antipolo, Cainta and Tanay in
the Province of Rizal. Thereafter, the Project Monitoring and Implementation
Assessment of the project (BARKADA KONTRA DROGA Pilot Project) indicated
that the BKD Pilot Project was successful in reaching out to its target audience
and that the activities conducted appealed to the youth. It also showed the
potential in using the youth as an effective source and messenger of information
for fellow youths regarding ATS abuse. Moreover, the Project Monitoring and
Implementation Assessment indicated that the setting up of a Barkada Center in
the Cainta Pilot Area could be considered as one of the laudable practices of the
project. One of the projects major recommendations was to have the BKD
sustained and maintained as a primary prevention program on ATS abuse in
schools, communities, homes and workplaces. Hence, the need to
institutionalize the Barkada Kontra Droga.

Section 3. DESCRIPTION The Barkada Kontra Droga is designed as a

preventive education and information program to counter the dangers and
disastrous effects of drug abuse. It aims to empower the individual to be the

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catalyst within his peer groups in advocating healthy and drug-free lifestyles thru
involvement in various wholesome activities.

It is envisioned that the Barkada Kontra Droga will evolve into a

nationwide Barkadahan concept a collective action among the students, the
youth, and the people in the community that would strengthen camaraderie,
collaboration, cooperation, solidarity and linkages in their common commitment
to attain a drug-free lifestyle wherever they may be.

Section 4. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

1. GENERAL:

To promote people empowerment in leading a healthy lifestyle that

is drug-free and productive.

2. SPECIFIC:

a. To establish a Barkada Kontra Droga movement;

b. To train the people in advocating a healthy and productive
drug-free lifestyle;
c. To create a fully drug-free environment in the home, school,
workplace and community;
d. To encourage productive use of time and alternative
activities; and
e. To provide support services towards the adoption of Barkada
concept among families, educators, professionals, work
forces, peer groups, and other sectors.

Section 5. PROGRAM COMPONENTS

Phase I Launching Seminar of the BKD (nationwide)

a. Presentation of the BKD concept

b. Media Advocacy
1) Posters
2) Jingles
3) Videos
c. Issuance of BKD ID cards
d. Guided educational tours to various offices and rehabilitation
centers
e. Organization of the BKD core groups

Phase II Capability Building

a. Training of Trainors on Drug Abuse Prevention Education

1) RA 9165
2) Medical Aspect
3) Preventive Aspect
4) Roles of the BKD Members
5) Formulation of Action Plans
b. Training on the Enhancement of Life Skills
c. Training on the Development of IEC Materials
d. Skills Training on Livelihood

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Phase III Implementation of Formulated Action Plans

a. Implementation of the Action Plans

1) Provision of positive alternative activities

a) Conduct of sports and other wholesome

activities
b) Conduct of contests
2) Provision of livelihood projects
a) Small scale industries
b) Other related projects
3) Youth-to-youth visits

b. Production/distribution of IEC Materials

1) Posters
2) Videos
3) Jingles
4) Billboards

c. Posting of billboards and posters in strategic places

d. Airing of the jingles and videos during the conduct of various
activities
e. Establishment of BKD Centers

Phase IV Monitoring and Evaluation

a. Reporting of activities to the National Secretariat

b. National Search for the Outstanding BKD Centers/Chapters

Section 6. CONCEPT OF IMPLEMENTATION The program shall be

carried out by the Dangerous Drugs Board in collaboration with the DepEd,
CHED, DILG, NYC and other concerned agencies with the participation of the
various sectors and the entire community. The DepEd and CHED shall issue the
corresponding memorandum circulars requiring the establishment of Barkada
Centers in the secondary and tertiary schools, respectively. The DILG shall also
issue its own memorandum circular enjoining the Anti-Drug Abuse Councils to
establish their own Barkada Centers in their respective communities. Other
sectors of the society shall also establish their own Barkada Centers. The DDB
shall organize a unit to serve as the National Secretariat of the BKD.

Section 7. IMPLEMENTING POLICIES

1. The Barkada Kontra Droga shall have an open membership

of drug-free individuals in the country advocating a healthy
lifestyle through engaging in positive and wholesome
activities.

2. The DDB shall conduct continuing Barkada Kontra Droga

Orientation-Seminars in various key settings to promote
people empowerment, establish a Barkada Kontra Droga
movement, and provide support services geared towards the
adoption of the Barkada concept.

3. Barkada Centers shall be established in:

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a. All secondary and tertiary schools -

The Barkada Center shall be located within the

Student Councils office or in any available space
suitable for the purpose. The school officials and
administrators shall provide supplies, equipment and
other support services as necessary to carry out the
purposes of the Center. For public schools, the
National Drug Education Program (NDEP)
Coordinators shall serve as the Head Coordinators
who then shall assign trained BKD members to man
the Center. For private schools, the Guidance Office
shall serve as the lead department in the
implementation of the program.

b. Communities -

The Provincial/City/Municipal/Barangay Anti-Drug

Abuse Council shall provide the Center with a space
suitable for the purpose. It shall also provide supplies,
equipment and other support services as necessary
to carry out the purposes of the Center.

4. The DDB shall train core trainers and implementers on the

Barkada Kontra Droga program in the targeted
schools/areas with the full support of the respective school
officials, administrators and ADAC officials. The activities
shall include capability-building, leadership, life skills and
livelihood trainings. The trained BKD members shall then be
mobilized to train other target groups with the full support of
the concerned lead person/agency.

5. Livelihood trainings shall be in coordination with the

Technical Education and Skills Development Authority
(TESDA) and shall be supported by the respective ADACs.

6. School and community assemblies shall be conducted in

coordination with the BKD Center staff. Through these
assemblies, the number of BKD members and their
needs/problems can be identified. The data gathered from
said activities shall be the basis for the formulation of plans
for the target group.

7. The DDB shall provide the BKD Centers with available IEC
materials to include posters, leaflets, booklets, and other
audio-visual materials. However, mass production of BKD
IDs shall be the responsibility of the ADACs concerned.

8. The DDB, through the BKD National Secretariat, shall

monitor the progress and development of every BKD Center
or Chapter in collaboration with the DepEd, CHED, DILG
and other agencies/offices concerned.

9. Drug referral procedures shall be accommodated in the

Centers and shall be coursed through the ADACs (for
community setting) or through the NDEP Coordinators (for
school setting).

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10. The schools and ADACs through their designated staff shall
maintain files/records of BKD members and shall submit the
same to the Dangerous Drugs Board (Attn: BKD National
Secretariat) on a semi-annual basis. The said reports shall
be integrated into the BKD database.

Section 8. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Dangerous Drugs Board Secretariat

(Office of Primary Responsibility)

a. Provide technical support and make available information,

education and communication (IEC) materials
b. Orchestrate, coordinate and oversee the implementation of
the program

2. Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)

a. Issue appropriate circular for LGUs and ADACs to provide

the needed support to the related activities of BKD in their
respective jurisdictions
b. Strengthen the operation of all PADACs, CADACs,
MADACs, and BADACs in support of the BARKADA
KONTRA DROGA program
c. Encourage the formation of the BARKADA KONTRA
DROGA Chapters/Centers and provide financial as well as
other forms of incentives to participating groups as
appropriate

3. Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)

a. Provide technical and other forms of expertise to the

BARKADA KONTRA DROGA in respective areas of
responsibility
b. Provide training skills and access to existing programs to
participating organizations relevant to their drug prevention
programs
c. Integrate the BKD concept into the existing SDEC program

4. National Youth Commission (NYC)

a. Encourage and provide leadership and other forms of

support to the BARKADA KONTRA DROGA program
b. Provide/conduct training or seminars on the prevention and
control of dangerous drugs among the Sangguniang
Kabataan
c. Provide training on life skills enhancement, livelihood and
alternative activities for out-of-school youth and street
children
d. Provide internship programs as scholarship to deserving
members of the BARKADA.

5. DepEd and CHED

a. Integrate the BKD concept into the activities of the NDEP of

the Department of Education and CHED

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b. Provide technical and other forms of expertise to the
BARKADA KONTRA DROGA in respective areas of
responsibility
c. Provide training on life skills enhancement, livelihood and
alternative activities for student leaders
d. Provide/conduct training or seminars on the prevention and
control of dangerous drugs among the student leaders
e. Provide scholarship program to deserving members of the
BARKADA
f. Supervise the activities of the student council in respective
areas of responsibility
g. Establish a BKD Center in every school

6. Student Councils

a. Encourage students to participate in the BKD program in

their respective schools
b. Integrate the BKD concept into their existing student council
programs/activities
c. Initiate BKD activities in their schools
d. Conduct echo-seminar or training on the prevention and
control of dangerous drugs among the student populace
e. Conduct training in life skills enhancement, livelihood and
alternative activities for students
f. Support the establishment of the BKD Center

7. Technical Education and Skills Development Authority

(TESDA)

a. Provide livelihood training to students and community

leaders in collaboration with the DepEd, CHED, DSWD,
LGUs and other agencies and offices concerned
b. Provide other forms of support as appropriate

8. Non-Government Organizations (NGOs)

a. Provide technical and other forms of assistance to the BKD

in the conduct of their programs/activities
b. Organize own BKD Center or Chapter or adopt the BKD
concept as appropriate

Section 9. MONITORING, EVALUATION AND COORDINATION

Monitoring, evaluation and coordination are inherent activities of the various
participants of the BARKADA KONTRA DROGA program. All Barkada Chapters
or Centers may contact directly the BKD National Secretariat at the DDB for all
matters concerning the BKD program.

Section 10. EFFECTIVITY - This Regulation shall take effect fifteen (15)
days after its publication in two (2) newspapers of general publication and after
its registration with the Office of the National Administrative Register (ONAR), UP
Law Center, Quezon Ciy.

APPROVED and ADOPTED this 13th day of November, in the year of

Our Lord, 2007 in Quezon City.

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Secretary ANSELMO S. AVENIDO, JR.
Chairman, Dangerous Drugs Board

Attested by:

Undersecretary EDGAR C. GALVANTE

Secretary of the Board

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