The Role of Mayors and Barangay Captains in the Philippines' Anti-Drugs Campaign

• Main Authors: Mendoza, Ronald U, Yusingco, Michael Henry, Gamboa, Jayvy
• Format: text
• Published: Archīum Ateneo 2018
• Subjects: Oplan Tokhang; Anti-Drugs Campaign; 1991 Local Government Code of the Philippines; Law; Public Affairs, Public Policy and Public Administration
• Online Access: https://archium.ateneo.edu/asog-pubs/207; https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3201786
• Institution: Ateneo De Manila University

This research attempts to examine the legal mandate of Philippine local government officials, mayors and barangay captains, within the national government’s anti-illegal drug campaign, notably the police-led Project Double Barrel and Oplan Tokhang. To determine their duties, the General Welfare Clau...