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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.

PHILIPPINES TAKES PART IN SHAPING ASEAN’S NEXT DRUG POLICY MILESTONES AT THE 47TH ASOD

Aug 7, 2026

The 47th ASEAN Senior Officials on Drug Matters (ASOD), under the leadership of ASOD-Thailand, served as a key venue for ASEAN Member States to refine regional policy directions and shape the next...

PHILIPPINES, INDIA CO-CHAIR 9TH ASOD + INDIA CONSULTATION ON REGIONAL DRUG CHALLENGES

Aug 6, 2026

The Philippines co-chaired with India the 9th ASEAN Senior Officials on Drug Matters (ASOD) + India Consultation, bringing together ASEAN Member States and India for a strategic exchange on the...

PHILIPPINES REPORTS KEY DEVELOPMENTS IN DRUG PREVENTION AND CONTROL AT 47TH ASOD

Aug 5, 2026

The Philippines presented its latest updates on drug prevention and control during the 47th Meeting of the ASEAN Senior Officials on Drug Matters (ASOD), offering fellow ASEAN Member States an...

PHILIPPINES’ CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE RECENT ASEAN DEVELOPMENTS HIGHLIGHTED DURING THE 47TH ASOD

Aug 5, 2026

As ASEAN continues to strengthen regional cooperation amid evolving opportunities and challenges, the Philippines remains an active partner in shaping the region's future. This commitment to...

2025 ASEAN DRUG MONITORING REPORT: SIX KEY SIGNALS SHAPING THE REGIONAL EFFORT TO SAFER ASEAN

Aug 4, 2026

The 2025 ASEAN Drug Monitoring (ADM) Report highlights how the drug situation across the region continues to evolve during the 47th ASEAN Senior Officials on Drug Matters (ASOD), chaired by...

DDB AND IMUS CITY ALIGN POLICY DIRECTION ON COMMUNITY-BASED DRUG PROGRAMS AND OTHER INITIATIVES

Aug 3, 2026

As national policies take shape at the local level, opportunities often emerge to address implementation concerns, and ensure that they continue to serve the communities they are meant to support. ...

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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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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.