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The Dangerous Drugs Board is committed to stamping out the illicit supply of and demand for dangerous drugs and precursor chemicals, and to promote regional and international cooperation in drug abuse prevention and control.
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TRAINING OF TRAINERS ON LIFE SKILLS’ MEASURE: LEARNING THAT CONTINUES THROUGH LOCAL LEADERSHIP
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DIRECTION FOR LIFE SKILLS-BASED DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION
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IDADAIT 2026: BUILDING LOCAL LEADERSHIP THROUGH CAPACITY BUILDING FOR LIFE SKILLS-BASED DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION IN CEBU
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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.
Undersecretary ARMANDO E. RAMOLETE
Permanent Member
Secretary OSCAR F. VALENZUELA
Chairman, Dangerous Drugs Board
Undersecretary ABAD H. OSIT
Permanent Member
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