MANILA – The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) has strengthened its partnership with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) through a two-day training program aimed at improving investigative techniques, evidence handling, and case-building capabilities.
The training, held on October 14 and 15, 2026, at the PAOCC office in Pasay City, equipped FDA personnel with additional knowledge and practical skills to address regulatory violations, illegal trade, and other enforcement challenges.
According to PAOCC, the program covered criminal procedures, rules on evidence, legal frameworks, and procedural compliance to help investigators build stronger cases.
Participants also underwent discussions on field inspection operations and regulatory interventions involving online marketplaces, particularly evidence collection, takedown strategies, and coordination among government agencies.
The training further focused on surveillance techniques, investigative documentation, report preparation, and proper evidence management, including maintaining the chain of custody.
Through technical lectures, practical exercises, and case-based discussions, FDA personnel were trained to apply systematic investigative procedures and ensure that evidence gathered during enforcement operations is properly documented and preserved.
PAOCC emphasized that effective case building requires coordinated law enforcement efforts, particularly when addressing regulatory offenses and illicit trade activities.
The commission said the initiative forms part of its continuing efforts to strengthen the operational capabilities of partner agencies and improve cooperation in combating organized crime.
It also reaffirmed its commitment to supporting capacity-building programs that promote effective regulatory enforcement, protect public safety, and uphold the rule of law.
