The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) announced that 63 local government units (LGUs) have received national recognition for their outstanding Anti-Drug Abuse Council (ADAC) performance. In the same nationwide audit, close to 1,300 LGUs were rated as having highly functional ADACs.

Among the 63 national awardees are one province, three cities, and 59 municipalities. Each scored above 80 points in the performance audit, demonstrating strong and sustained anti-drug efforts, including effective reintegration programs and consistent aftercare monitoring.

In total, 1,291 LGUs earned a “highly functional” rating. This group includes 53 provinces, 33 cities, and 1,205 municipalities. These councils received scores ranging from 70 to 100 points under the updated ADAC performance index. The audit measured key governance areas such as council organization and regular meetings, funding and program implementation, supervision of component councils, sustained barangay drug-clearing efforts, access to rehabilitation and reintegration services, and integrity testing through drug screening.

To encourage continuous improvement, the DILG will gradually raise the standards for high-performing ADACs over the next three years. The minimum score will increase to 90 points in 2027, and 95 points in 2028. This step aims to strengthen accountability and push LGUs to sustain and improve their anti-drug initiatives.
The audit also identifies councils that need improvement. These low-performing ADACs will receive targeted capacity-building support to address gaps in planning, implementation, and monitoring.

With the full rollout of the Anti-Drug Abuse Council Functionality Monitoring System in 2025, the DILG reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, efficiency, and integrity in evaluating local performance. The system standardizes assessments, promotes evidence-based evaluation, and strengthens accountability across all levels of local government.

The annual Performance Audit serves as the government’s official mechanism for reviewing and recognizing local ADACs. It highlights effective and innovative practices while reinforcing national anti-drug efforts at the community level. The ADAC National Audit Committee is chaired by DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla.

ADACs are multi-sectoral councils led by local chief executives and are responsible for developing and implementing anti-drug programs in their communities.

This yearly recognition supports the country’s community-based anti-drug campaign and aligns with the directive of Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to pursue a whole-of-nation approach toward a drug-free Philippines.