Peaceful, Orderly, and Safe LGUs

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) plays a crucial role in implementing the Philippine Anti-Illegal Drug Strategy by empowering local government units (LGUs) to establish and maintain Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Councils (BADACs), promoting community-based rehabilitation programs, and conducting capacity-building initiatives. It ensures LGU compliance with anti-drug policies, facilitates public awareness campaigns, and coordinates grassroots efforts to align with national strategies. Additionally, the DILG monitors anti-drug programs, gathers data for evidence-based policymaking, and fosters community engagement to create sustainable and effective responses to illegal drugs. 

The Inter-Agency Committee on Anti-Illegal Drugs (ICAD) is a Philippine government body established through Executive Order No. 15 in 2017 to coordinate and strengthen efforts against illegal drugs. Chaired by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), it comprises 42 member agencies, including the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG). The DILG plays a pivotal role in mobilizing local government units (LGUs) to implement anti-drug programs, particularly the Barangay Drug-Clearing Program, and leads regional ICAD clusters to ensure synchronized community-based interventions. ICAD operates through four clusters—enforcement, justice, advocacy, and rehabilitation and reintegration—focusing on comprehensive strategies to combat illegal drugs across the nation.