Tag: Drug Policy
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DOJ and DDB Launch Comprehensive Review of Philippines’ Anti-Drug Legislation
In a significant move to overhaul the nation’s approach to drug policy, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) have initiated a thorough review of Republic Act 9165, known as the Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. This review, which kicked off on February 11, 2025, is in response to President Ferdinand…
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DOJ and DDB Launch Comprehensive Review of Anti-Drug Legislation
In a significant move to tackle the nation’s drug issues, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) have initiated a thorough review of Republic Act 9165, known as the Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. This review, which kicked off on February 11, 2025, is in response to President Ferdinand R. Marcos…
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President Marcos Appoints Oscar Valenzuela as New Head of Dangerous Drugs Board
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed Oscar Valenzuela, a former Undersecretary for Peace and Order at the Department of the Interior and Local Government, as the new chairperson of the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB). The announcement was made through a Friday post on the Presidential Communications Office’s Facebook page. Valenzuela steps into the role…
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Philippine Drug Agency Reports 29,016 Individuals Enrolled in Rehab Programs in 2024
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) announced on Monday that 29,016 drug-involved individuals have participated in the government’s rehabilitation and reformation initiatives throughout 2024. According to the agency, this figure breaks down into 25,789 drug users and 3,227 drug dealers. Among the drug users, 16,494 completed the Community-Based Drug Rehabilitation Program, and 9,063 finished general…
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