JUDGE FELICIANO BELMONTE SR.

HIGH SCHOOL
MAPEH DEPARTMENT

Grade 9 Worksheet No.1

Drug Scenario in the Philippines
HEALTH
Quarter 2-Wk.1-Module 1

MELCs:
Describes the drug scenario in the Philippines. (H9S-lla-14)

EXPLORE:
TRUE OR FALSE: Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if not correct. Write your
answer on the space before the number.

_________________1. Drugs are not a social concern in the Philippines.

_________________2. Filipino female is less prone to drug use than male.

_________________3. The decline of users may be associated with the governments

intense efforts in combating drugs.

_________________4. The Department of Education was not included in the partnership of

the actualization of the Dangerous Drugs Board programs and
projects.

_________________5. Shabu is one of the commonly used and abused drugs in the
Philippines.

_________________6. Many teenagers are prone to drug use, misuse and abuse.

_________________7. Drug misuse is the continuous use of a drug or substance

other than their specified purpose.

_________________8. Department of Education integrate concepts of drug education

program into curriculum to drumbeat awareness and advocate drug
use prevention.

_________________9. Drug dependence is the state of physical and psychological

dependence on drugs creating a person strong desire to take the
 substance.

________________10. Random drug test is not effective in tracking drug abuser’s in

school.

LEARN:
The decline may be associated with the government’s intense efforts in combating
drugs. According to DDB Chairperson Benjamin Reyes, the government’s anti-illegal drug
campaign should also focus on prevention to “curb the problem.”
∙ Operations conducted by different law enforcing agencies like the Philippine National
Police (PNP), National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency
(PDEA), Bureau of Customs and other law enforcers have helped arrest local and international
drug syndicate members, traffickers, and destroy secret laboratories and warehouses. A news
report last October 10, 2019 the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency – Northern Mindanao
(PDEA Region 10 arrested public school teacher in a buy-bust operation in Damulog Bukidnon.
∙ Strict implementation of policies under the “Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002” like the
compulsory drug test for application of driver’s license, entrance to military service, application
for firearms licensing, and others. A Random Drug Test (RDT) conducted last January –
December 2009 the Northern Mindanao was included in phase two. The result showed that out
of 1,900 schools visited, 31 students were screened positive and 12 were confirmed positive.
∙ Actualization of the Dangerous Drugs Board’s programs and projects in partnership
with other agencies like the Department of Education (DepEd), Department of Social Welfare
and Development (DSWD) and other local government units (LGU) and non-government
organizations (NGO). The department will also reactivate the integration concepts of drug
education program into the regular curriculum via the science, social studies and Mapeh (Music,
Arts, Physical Education, and Health) subjects to drumbeat awareness and advocate drug use
prevention, aside from the regular celebration of Drug Abuse Prevention Week in all schools.
These are positive efforts bearing fruits and achievements; however, the government
does not rest on its laurels but rather creates more productive programs and projects to make
the country a drug-resistant society.
https://www.rappler.com/nation/242312-pdea-northern-mindanao-nabs-public-school-bukidnon-teacher-drug-bust-october-10-2019

Answer the following guide questions:

What is your personal opinion about the news on the PDEA operation?

What do you think is the effects of this scenario to the following?

a. Family

School

Community
Drug Scenario in the Philippines

Substance use and abuse is a growing problem in the Philippines. According to the
International Narcotics control Broad (INCB), an international drug monitoring agency, the
Philippines is listed as one of the countries in Southeast Asia where drug trafficking is growing
in numbers.

In the Philippines, drug and abuse is a social and health concern. Poverty has become
an increasing cause for involvement in the illegal In drug trade. Foreign drug syndicates take
advantage and exploit the poor and use promises of “easy money” to entice the people to serve
as couriers and runners.

According to the 2012 statics available in the Dangerous Drugs Broad Website, the most
common type of substance of abuse among Filipino are “Methamphetamine Hydrochloride
(Shabu) 81.36%, “Cannabis (Marijuana) 33,65% and “Inhalant” (Solvent) 4.82%.

FACTORS INFLUENCING SUBSTANCE USE AND ABUSE

● Lack of parental supervision and support
Strong peer pressure and curiosity
Intense feeling of pleasure
Relief from stress, anxiety and depression
Increased physical and cognitive performance

PREVENTIVE MEASURES AGAINST DRUG USE AND ABUSE

DOMAIN WHAT YOU NEED

PERSONAL Self-control, positive self image and strong self esteem
FAMILY Parental monitoring and support and strong family
PEER AND FRIENDS Academic competence and proper selection of friends
and acquaintance
SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY Effective laws and policies, strong community
attachment.
Answer the following questions:
List the preventive factors against use and abuse. Explain how each factor help prevent drug
use and abuse. Refer to the illustration below.

ENGAGE:
Slogan Making
Create a Slogan base on the drug scenario in the Philippines specifically in Northern Mindanao
Region issue.

APPLY:
Multiple choice: Write the letter of your correct answer on the space before the number.
_____1. What is the ratio of male and female taking drugs?

a. 2: 10 b. 10:1 c. 14:2 d. 2:14

_____2. Who among the agency administer the buy-bust operation in Northern Mindanao
Bukidnon Public School teacher?

a. PNP b. NBI c. PDEA d. LGU

_____3. What is the term use of a substance incoherent or inconsistent with the prescribed
dosage or frequency of use is drug abuse?

a. Drug Misuse b. Drug Abuse c. Drug Tolerance d, Drug Addict

_____4. Which drug abuse is commonly use by drug user in the Philippines?

a. Rugby b. Marijuana c. Cocaine d. Shabu

_____5. How many students were confirmed positive during the 2009 Random Drug Test?

a. 17 b. 12 c. 31 d. 27
_____6. Shabu, Marijuana and Inhalant are substance commonly abuse by Filipinos. How many
percent of Marijuana were being use in the Philippines?
a. 81.86% b. 84,4% c. 33.65% d. 65.33%
_____7. What agency says that the Philippines is as one of the countries in Southeast Asia of
drug trafficking?

a. PDEA b. INCB c. DepEd d. NBI

_____8. Which of the following substance is less abuse by Filipino drug user?

a. Inhalant b. Cocaine c. Marijuana d. Shabu

_____9. Which factors strongly influence by peers and friends?

a. Lack of parental support c. Relief from stress

Increased physical performance d. Strong peer preasure
____10. What domain strictly enforce effective laws and policies to protect the teenagers?

a. Family b. School c. Personal d. Friends