CEBU CITY, Philippines — There are now 52 employees of the Cebu City government who tested positive for illegal drug use. The number has increased from 42 drug-positive employees, according to the records of the City Office for Substance Abuse Prevention (Cosap). Cosap started the surprise drug tests on November 8, 2019. Read more: Labella fires […]
CEBU CITY, Philippines — There are now 52 employees of the Cebu City government who tested positive for illegal drug use.
COSAP head, Jonah John Rodriguez, said they were still consolidating who among the 52 were job-order, casual, or regular employees.Labella said that job-order employees would be terminated immediately, while casual employees’ contracts would no longer be renewed.The mayor said the city would help the employees who would seek rehabilitation through the Cosap even if they were terminated.
“We have to give the employees due process. I was once accused of being a drug user and protector without due process. As a vice mayor, I will make sure that does not happen to anyone,” said Rama.
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