The activity was carried out in coordination with the Land Transportation Office 11 (LTO) headed by Atty. Ernesto Rafael V. Robillo, and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board 11 (LTFRB) led by Nonito A. Llanos III.
The joint operation was conducted at the Davao City Overland Transport Terminal (DCOTT) in Ecoland and the Gaisano Mall Transport Terminal in Bajada, Davao City.
The activity aimed to ensure that public transport drivers remain drug-free and fit to safely transport passengers during the long weekend.
Personnel from PDEA RO11’s Preventive Education and Community Involvement Section (PECIS), together with the Gender and Development (GAD) Focal Person, were also deployed to provide counseling and health-related interventions for drivers who may test positive for drug use.
Drivers who yield positive results upon confirmatory testing will have their driver’s licenses confiscated by LTO 11. They will also be required to undergo rehabilitation programs, including health awareness sessions, counseling, moral recovery, values formation, and life skills development through their respective Anti-Drug Abuse Councils (ADACs) prior to the reinstatement of their licenses.
In support of the same initiative, similar operations were also conducted on March 31, 2026, at the Tagum City Overland Transport Terminal, further strengthening efforts to ensure safe and drug-free travel across the region.
The conduct of “OPLAN BYAHENG AYOS: Semana Santa and Summer Vacation 2026” is anchored on Republic Act No. 9165, otherwise known as the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, and Republic Act No. 10856, or the Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act of 2013, both aimed at preventing road accidents caused by drivers under the influence of illegal drugs.
Through this initiative, authorities reaffirm their commitment to ensuring safe, secure, and drug-free travel for the public during the Holy Week and summer vacation period.
“Safe drivers mean safe journeys. OPLAN BYAHENG AYOS ensures that every passenger arrives home safely.”
📸 PDEA 11