The DDB utilizes the Online Application for Certification and Exemption Information System (OACEIS) to process application for such certificates. The streamline procedure for application is in compliance with Republic Act 11032 or Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act of 2018.

APPLICANTS FOR CERTIFICATE OF EXEMPTION, PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED LIST.

Nitrous Oxide (N2O), also called dinitrogen monoxide, laughing gas or nitrous is a chemical compound. It is termed oxide because oxygen is in combination with only one element.

209th REGULAR BOARD MEETING

Feb 18, 2026

The Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) convened its 209th Regular Board Meeting today, where members took up policy discussions centered on rehabilitation reforms, emerging legislative developments, and...

SEMINAR-WORKSHOP ON GENDERIZING IEC MATERIALS ON DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION EDUCATION

Feb 16, 2026

In strengthening the country’s approach to drug abuse prevention, the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) continues to emphasize that effective policy must be supported by responsible, inclusive, and...

READ: DDB Affirms Strong Inter-Agency Coordination Following Major Drug Interdiction at MICP

Feb 12, 2026

House Committee on Dangerous Drugs 2nd TWG Session to Amend RA 9165

Feb 10, 2026

The House Committee on Dangerous Drugs convened the 2nd Technical Working Group (TWG) meeting to continue discussions on several House Bills proposing amendments to Republic Act No. 9165, or the...

9TH AMMD CHAIRSHIP UNDER PHILIPPINE LEADERSHIP

Feb 9, 2026

The Philippine delegation, which received the Chairship of the 9th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Drug Matters from the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, has formally brought the Chairship home. The...

DDB’S STRENGTHENING OF FISCAL STEWARDSHIP THROUGH THE CERTIFICATE COURSE ON PUBLIC FINANCE AND BUDGETING

Feb 7, 2026

Behind every effective public program is careful planning, sound judgment, and the responsible use of public resources. As part of its continuing commitment to good governance, key officers from...

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Profile of Drug Abusers

In 2024, eighty-eight (88) Drug Abuse Treatment and Rehabilitation Centers (DATRCs) reported to the Treatment and Rehabilitation Admission Information System (TRAIS). Seventy-six (76) are residential, and twelve (12) are outpatient.

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Civil Status: Single

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Status of employment: Employed

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Educational attainment: Highschool Level

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Place of residency: Urban (NCR)

CHAIRMAN’S CORNER

Police Brigadier General Oscar Fader Valenzuela (Ret) was appointed as the 24th Chairperson of the Dangerous Drugs Board by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., on 23 January 2025.

A graduate of the Philippine Military Academy “Marangal” Class of 1974, he handled various positions of responsibility in the Philippine Military, Philippine National Police, and in the civilian government.

Philippine Anti-Illegal Drugs Strategy

The Philippine Anti-Illegal Drugs Strategy (PADS) is a cohesive, comprehensive, and balanced strategy aligned with international and regional frameworks on drug prevention and control.

Board Members

The Dangerous Drugs Board is managed by a Board, a multi-disciplinary body composed of 17 members, three of whom are Permanent, 12 are Ex-Officio and two are Regular Members. The President of the Republic of the Philippines decides from among the three Permanent Members who will hold the position of Chairman with the rank of a Secretary.