This was confirmed by Garry Lao, executive director of the City of Lapu-Lapu Office for Substance Abuse Prevention .
Lao said that this was the first time that the MHDTC had requested their assistance to conduct a drug test on their trainees.He said that these trainees were enrolled in dressmaking, electronics, and plumbing in coordination with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority , where graduates of the skills training would receive a National Certificate II.
“Maayo ra pod ang gihimo ni Ma’am Maricor nga gipa-drug test niya ang iyang mga trainees para kung makapanarbaho sila di at least wala bitaw sami,” Lao said. did to have a drug test of her trainees so that when they can find a job they will not have at least a snag in getting the job.)He also recommended to MHDTC to extend the graduation of the trainee that had tested positive for using illegal drugs for one month.
“But again it’s up to the head of the MHDTC kung unsaon ni niya kay NCII training baya to,” he added.