THE Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) has released P9.6 million in cash rewards to 18 civilian informants under its Operation Private Eye (OPE), recognizing their role in high-impact anti-illegal drug operations nationwide.
A total of P9,664,465.75 was distributed on June 25, 2026, at the PDEA National Headquarters in Quezon City. Six informants personally received their rewards, while others were awarded through regional offices.
PDEA Director General Undersecretary Isagani R. Nerez described the informants as “silent heroes,” crediting their intelligence for disrupting drug networks and enabling major operations.
“These individuals are silent heroes. Their courage saved lives, disrupted criminal operations, and strengthened our campaign against illegal drugs,” Nerez said.
He added that citizen cooperation remains vital in law enforcement efforts.
“Without their willingness to come forward, many of these operations would not have been possible. Their actions proved that ordinary citizens can make an extraordinary difference,” he said.
PDEA said the informants’ tips led to 23 major anti-drug operations, resulting in the dismantling of drug networks, seizure of illegal drugs, and arrests of high-value targets.
Among the awardees, two informants received ₱2 million each for intelligence that led to major operations, including the dismantling of a clandestine drug laboratory and the seizure of shabu and precursor chemicals in Valenzuela City on January 22, 2026.
Another tip resulted in the seizure of 46,946.13 grams of cocaine and the arrest of a drug suspect in a buy-bust operation in Calamba, Laguna on February 21, 2026.
“These results reflect the power of shared responsibility in law enforcement,” Nerez said. “When citizens choose to act, criminal networks lose their invisibility.”
The rewards committee, composed of PDEA officials and representatives from the business, academe, and religious sectors, oversaw the vetting and release of incentives to ensure transparency and accountability.
PDEA also renewed its call for public participation in its anti-drug campaign, urging citizens to remain vigilant and report illegal activities.
“Your information can save communities. Your voice can dismantle drug networks,” Nerez said.