The Dangerous Drugs Board convenes its 201st Regular Board Meeting

by Mapru Admin | Feb 21, 2024 | News | 0 comments

The Dangerous Drugs Board, together with the other member agencies, conducted the 201st Regular Meeting through a hybrid set-up at the DDB Conference Room. DDB Chairman Secretary Catalino Cuy presided over the meeting and discussed the pressing concerns on the anti-illegal drug campaign of the government. 

Deliberations during the meeting encompassed key areas such as strengthening PDEA’s regulatory functions in line with Republic Act 9165; registration and accreditation of detection dogs and their handlers providing narcotic detection services; authorizing PDEA to implement health orders by the Department of Health; and approval of campaign materials for the Drug Abuse Prevention Education and Advocacy.  

Chairman Cuy also extended a warm welcome to the new ex-officio member of the Board, Secretary Ralph Recto of the Department of Finance. On the other hand, he also acknowledged the attendance of first-time participants, Undersecretary Adonis P. Sulit, CESO II from the Department of Social Welfare and Development, and Undersecretary Enrique A. Tayag, CESO III from the Department of Health. 

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