Zubiri, Villanueva back proposal on random drug test for Senate officials, staff

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Zubiri, Villanueva back proposal on random drug test for Senate officials, staff
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At least two senators have expressed support for the proposal of Minority Leader Vicente Sotto III to randomly test Senate officials and employees for illegal drugs. The call came amid reports of alleged marijuana use by Senator Robin Padilla’s staff member within the Senate premises.Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri said that he and his staff would be subjected to a drug test on Monday. He also said that he is willing to undergo a hair follicle drug test .

At pag magrehab sila matapos ang ilang buwan at negative na ang drug test nila, we can allow them to go back to work,” he added. Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva said that he has consistently supported drug-testing initiatives.“I am confident that under the leadership of Senate President Chiz Escudero, this practice will continue, and I believe this is an opportune time to reaffirm our commitment to it as a means of upholding the integrity of the institution,” he said.

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