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DDB REFINES THE FRAMEWORK FOR DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE POLICIES AND PROGRAMS IMPLEMENTATION
The rules governing drug-free workplace programs are being revisited to better define what employers may require, what employees should be protected from, and how prevention, intervention, and rehabilitation can work within the same policy framework. The Dangerous...
DDB, DOJ-PPA BUILD CONNECTIONS FOR RECOVERY AND REINTEGRATION UNDER ENHANCED PADS
The Enhanced Philippine Anti-Illegal Drugs Strategy (E-PADS) brings together a range of interventions, from prevention and treatment to rehabilitation, aftercare, and social reintegration. How these efforts work together becomes particularly relevant to probation and...
FINAL SCHEDULE OF DDB HACKATHON CRITIQUING AND PITCHING SESSION
The Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) is pleased to announce that the Final Critiquing and Pitching Session of the DDB Hackathon: Design the DDB Mobile App Challenge will be held on 10 August 2026. The event marks the culmination of the nationwide hackathon, where finalist...
DDB BRIEFS HOUSE COMMITTEE ON DANGEROUS DRUGS ON POLICY PRIORITIES, KEY PROGRAMS, AND OPERATIONAL NEEDS
The Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) provided the House Committee on Dangerous Drugs with a comprehensive briefing on its programs, operational needs, and policy recommendations during the courtesy meeting with Committee Chairperson - Congressman Mark Anthony Santos of the...
DDB, NEW HOUSE COMMITTEE ON DANGEROUS DRUGS LEADERSHIP BEGIN COORDINATION ON DRUG POLICY PRIORITIES
Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) Chairperson - Secretary Oscar Valenzuela paid a courtesy visit to Las Piñas Representative - Congressman Mark Anthony Santos, the newly elected Chairperson of the House Committee on Dangerous Drugs, to discuss legislative measures in...
PHILIPPINES TAKES PART IN SHAPING ASEAN’S NEXT DRUG POLICY MILESTONES AT THE 47TH ASOD
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 phase of cooperation on drug prevention and control. Led by ASOD Leader...
PHILIPPINES, INDIA CO-CHAIR 9TH ASOD + INDIA CONSULTATION ON REGIONAL DRUG CHALLENGES
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 evolving illicit drug situation and priorities for regional cooperation. ...
PHILIPPINES REPORTS KEY DEVELOPMENTS IN DRUG PREVENTION AND CONTROL AT 47TH ASOD
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 overview of the country's current drug situation and the measures being...
PHILIPPINES’ CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE RECENT ASEAN DEVELOPMENTS HIGHLIGHTED DURING THE 47TH ASOD
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 regional cooperation was reflected in the recent developments presented by...
2025 ASEAN DRUG MONITORING REPORT: SIX KEY SIGNALS SHAPING THE REGIONAL EFFORT TO SAFER ASEAN
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 ASOD-Thailand. As the Philippine delegation, led by the Dangerous Drugs...