BACOLOD CITY — Mayor Greg Gasataya took a drug test to start his term in office on Monday and set an example for his policy of a drug-free city government.
He obtained a negative result from the test conducted by the City Health Office.
Gasataya pointed out that despite taking a drug test is voluntary, he will require his executive assistants and other co-terminus appointees to subject themselves to drug testing as well.
“This is a campaign of the government to ensure that we function well [as government officials], and it is part of the campaign against illegal drugs. We want to set an example. This is not mandatory, but as elected officials, it is our responsibility,” said Gasataya, who served as congressman for Bacolod from 2016 to 2025.
Gasataya also issued two executive orders on Monday.
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Executive Order 1 is for the establishment of the senior citizen center at the Government Center Annex Building.
“The City Government of Bacolod recognizes the valuable role of senior citizens in the development of society and aims to enhance their quality of life by ensuring their welfare and well-being through the provision of accessible programs and services,” the order said.
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Executive Order 2 directed all city government employees to return to their mother units or original plantilla assignments effective July 1.
“It is imperative that all city government personnel are properly accounted for in terms of their respective plantilla positions and designated offices,” Gasataya said.
