Escudero: Senate to conduct mandatory random drug testing

Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero said on Monday, August 18 a mandatory random drug test for all officials and employees of the 20th Congress will be conducted to maintain a drug-free workplace.

- By HANNAH L. TORREGOZA

Escudero made the move in response to Senate Minority Leader Vicente “Tito” Sotto III’s request that mandatory random drug testing be immediately conducted following reports that a Senate staff was suspected of using marijuana within the premises.

According to Escudero, the Senate has entered into a partnership with the East Avenue Medical Center (EAMC) in March 2025 to facilitate the testing of all Senate officials and employees.