Drug-free society is all sectors’ duty May 13 2008 03:55:06 AM Uneased by the continuing drug problem inspite of government efforts, the Dangerous Drugs Board still holds that eradicating the menace demands full social participation. The DDB possesses rule-making powers in fulfillment of its mandate as the state’s policy-making and strategy-formulating body on matters pertaining to drug abuse prevention and control. In 2007 alone, it promulgated a high total of 50 board regulations and resolutions like the issuance concerning toluene-based contact... Read News Opioid for pain seeks easy access May 13 2008 03:53:51 AM Pain management experts and anti-drug agencies from the Philippines, Thailand and Indonesia met to address the issue on inadequate access to opioid analgesics in Boracay Island, 18-21 April 2008. Opioid is used as pain reliever for ailing patients, is addictive and is derived from opium which is classified as a narcotic drug. The delegates of the Workshop on Assuring Availability and Accessibility of Opioid Analgesics for Pain and Palliative Care aired three snags that make opioids i... Read News DDB officials, personnel undergo random drug test April 10 2008 05:28:17 AM 8 April 2008 - Dangerous Drugs Board Chairman, Sec. Anselmo S. Avenido Jr. and Executive Director, Usec. Edgar C. Galvante led the agency’s staff in a random drug testing in a show of commitment to the anti-illegal drug drive and in compliance with Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. The National Reference Laboratory of the Department of Health administered the test to a total of 82, with the results coming out in two weeks. Under Section 36 of ... Read News Drug data pooling goes online April 09 2008 7:54:45 PM 17 March 2008 - From manual encoding, processing and monitoring of drug abuse information, the Dangerous Drugs Board is now in full gear towards computerizing its Integrated Drug Abuse Data Information Network. The Total Quality Systems Integrators, Inc., the IT company commissioned to develop the system’s software, presented last week the project’s automate form and prototype before the representatives of participating agencies like the National Bureau of Investigation, Philippine Nat... Read News Med practitioners may dispense dangerous drugs, la March 17 2008 04:59:25 AM 11 March - Other than pharmacists, medical practitioners are allowed to dispense and maintain appropriate amount of dangerous drugs, provided they don’t have access to commercial drugstores within 5 kilometers from their location. The Dangerous Drugs Board cleared this out during its Technical Working Group meeting on the Classification of Dangerous Drugs, Controlled Precursors and Essential Chemicals after doctors from various hospitals in Metro Manila disclosed their practice of adminis... Read News QC barangay anti-drug force takes oath of office March 13 2008 04:15:19 AM 10 March 2008 – (Quezon City) Newly appointed officers of the Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Council (BADAC) from the 3rd District of Quezon City pledged commitment in clearing their areas of illegal drugs before Dangerous Drugs Board Executive Director, Undersecretary Edgar C. Galvante, at the Brgy. Marilag Covered Court. The officers represented the 22 barangays of Areas 16 to 18 of District III that include San Roque, Mangga, Masagana, Villa Maria Clara, Bayanihan, Camp Aguinaldo, White Pla... Read News Animé Comics is New Anti-Drug Tool March 13 2008 03:28:52 AM 19 February- (Manila) In an effort to inculcate anti-drug concepts in a way that appeals to the schema of ages 6-12 from the public elementary schools nationwide, the Dangerous Drugs Board with the Philippine Gaming Corporation, Department of Education and BIDA Foundation launched the Batang Iwas Droga (BIDA) comics at the Hyatt Hotel, Manila. Originally conceptualized as a cartoon series with three superhero characters, the BIDA comic book now features 5 students possessing superpowers in... Read News DDB awards Scientology founder, anti-drug crusader February 18 2008 02:15:03 AM FEB 12 -- (QUEZON CITY) Known for the drug rehabilitation and education techniques that he developed, L. Ron Hubbard earned a plaque of recognition from the Dangerous Drugs Board yesterday, with world famous singer and Scientology advocate David Pomeranz receiving the posthumous award on his behalf. Secretary Anselmo S. Avenido Jr., DDB Chairman, recognized Hubbard for his humanitarian commitment and as the “source of information... Read News NCR SK chairs join anti-drug campaign February 18 2008 01:46:07 AM Newly-elected Sangguniang Kabataan chairpersons from all 17 municipalities and cities of Metro Manila attest their commitment to the national campaign against drugs. A total of 1, 684 youth leaders gather in 7 separate batches in the “Lecture Forum on Drug Abuse Prevention and Control and Launching of Barkada Kontra Droga” co-organized by the Dangerous Drugs Board with the Department of the Interior and Local Government, the Depar... Read News DDB gears up for drug-free Philippines by 2010 January 28 2008 7:18:29 PM The Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) promulgated ten drug regulations and forty resolutions, or a high total of fifty issuances, in 2007 and is now ready to implement flagship projects in 2008 in order to attain the vision of a drug-free Philippines by 2010. According to Secretary Anselmo S. Avenido Jr., the DDB Chairman, among the regulations is the classification of toluene-based contact cement, popularly known by one of its brand names “Rugby,” as dangerous drug if it does not contain a... Read News New policies considered December 19 2007 01:16:52 AM New policies considered after judges, prosecutors and law enforcers seminar-workshop DEC 19 -- The Dangerous Drugs Board in its 114th Regular Meeting pushed for the overall review and possible issuance of policies to implement the recommendations arising from the recently completed nationwide Seminar-Workshop for the Judges, Prosecutors and Law Enforcers on The Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 or Republic Act No. 9165. The event gathered in six batches a total of 219 judges, ... Read News DDB awards anti-drug groups, individuals December 09 2007 9:15:39 PM NOV 16 -- (QUEZON CITY) Thirty-four individuals and institutions received commendations from the Dangerous Drugs Board last November 16 in the yearly held Recognition Rites at the Occupational Safety and Health Center Auditorium, Quezon City. Coming from government agencies, non-government organizations, business sector, academe, anti-drug abuse councils, media, entertainment industry and other anti-drug-related groups, the DDB lauded the awardees for their invaluable contributions and in... Read News DDB marks 35th year, targets drug-free Philippines December 09 2007 9:15:14 PM NOV 14 -- (QUEZON CITY) The Dangerous Drugs Board celebrates its 35th founding anniversary today, 10 o’clock in the morning at the National Printing Office Multi-Purpose Hall, Quezon City. Bearing the catchphrase “DDB at 35: Onwards to a Drug-Free Philippines,” the event starts with a thanksgiving mass officiated by Rev. George Angmor, SVD, followed by a simple yet intimate program attended by the DDB personnel , with highlights on the awarding of plaques of recognition and cash gifts to... Read News Kilos Pinoy Ngayon Na! urged at DAPC Week Kickoff December 09 2007 9:14:41 PM NOV 11 -- (QUEZON CITY) This year’s observance of the Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Week opens with a slogan “Kilos Pinoy Laban sa Droga… Ngayon Na!” suggesting an all-enjoining and urgent cry to eliminate illicit drugs. The kickoff begins with a motorcade and alay lakad participated by the different anti-drug abuse councils, youth groups, and government and non-government organizations from Metro Manila and nearby regions, which converge towards the Dangerous Drugs Board-Philippine D... Read News Avenido Speaks at Health World Expo 2007 Opening December 09 2007 9:13:02 PM OCT 25 -- (PASAY CITY) Secretary Anselmo S. Avenido Jr., Chairman of the Dangerous Drugs Board, serves as main speaker at the formal opening today of Health World Expo 2007 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila, Pasay City. “Through this Health World Expo, we in the Philippines demonstrate that indeed we can be at par with the rest of the globe,” expresses Avenido. The event that ends October 27 gathers exhibitors, suppliers, and trade visitors and buyers from here and abroad. It comb... Read News Media Advisory August 14 2007 9:25:23 PM INVITATION Opening Ceremony and Press Conference Regional Amphetamine-type Stimulants (ATS) Forum 1:30 to 4:00 pm, 29 August 2007 Pan Pacific Hotel M. Adriatico corner Gen. Malvar Streets, Malate, Manila City Philippines 1004 The Dangerous Drugs Board of the Philippines (DDB) is pleased to invite you to the opening ceremony and press conference of the Regional Forum on the project “Primary Prevention of ATS Abuse Among the Youth in Thailand and the Philippines” organized by the Unit... Read News DDB saves and taps the youth August 13 2007 8:21:42 PM DDB saves and taps the youth More than 50 percent of them were introduced to drugs by their friends. Several initially got hooked between 15 and 19 years old. Nearly 60 percent are single with mean age of 28. More than half are from the National Capital Region followed by those from Region IV-A and going close in numbers are those from Region III. They all but comprise the 4,703 residential and out-patient drug dependents nationwide whose profiles are stamped in admission case reports i... Read News Judges match their acts against dangerous drugs August 13 2007 8:11:09 PM Judges, Prosecutors and Law Enforcers match their acts against dangerous drugs “Clearly, something is wrong somewhere.” Dangerous Drugs Board Chairman Anselmo S. Avenido Jr. welcomed with discouraging statistics the participants to the Seminar-Workshop for Judges, Prosecutors and Law Enforcers on the Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 (RA 9165). “Of the national total of 83,907 drug cases filed as of 30 June 2007, only 13,667 cases have been disposed of.” He added that of the disposed c... Read News Davao, Samal get training on drug abuse prevention August 13 2007 7:56:44 PM Davao, Samal get training on drug abuse prevention and education Launching and reconstitution of anti-drug programs and councils marked the two successive Trainors’ Training on Drug Abuse Prevention Education for Multi-Sectoral Groups held in Tagum City and Island Garden City of Samal. The Dangerous Drugs Board, led by the training team from the Preventive Education, Training and Information Division (PETID), tied up with the Provincial Government of Davao del Norte through Executive Dir... Read News Board Regulation defies inventory fraud July 20 2007 04:05:08 AM No leftovers: Board Regulation defies inventory fraud, expands scope of disposing dangerous drugs After repeated reports of loss and discrepancies in the amounts of seized illicit drugs, the Dangerous Drugs Board approved Board Regulation No. 1, Series of 2007 that likewise expands the disposal of the same plus other related elements to include cases under investigation, preliminary investigation and reinvestigation. The first to be adopted this year, the regulation provides for the “Guid... Read News Archived News - Search News