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PRESS RELEASE
31 January 2012
DDB welcomes new Executive Director
Officers and employees of the Dangerous Drugs Board usher another year of insistent fight against dangerous drugs, with a new executive director.
President Benigno Aquino III has named retired Navy Admiral Jorge Necesito as acting Executive Director of the DDB, who will oversee the agency’s programs and supervise the Board’s secretariat.
Usec. Necesito is a graduate of the Philippine Military Academy (class 1973) and has previously served as Executive Director of the Philippine Racing Commission (Philracom).
He is a native of Umingan, Pangasinan and has served for more than 30 years in the Philippine Navy.
Sec. Antonio “Bebot” A. Villar Jr., DDB Chairman, welcomes the new member of the Board with high hopes that the government’s intensified efforts against drugs will continue and prosper.
Prior to Usec. Necesito’s appointment, acting as Officer-in-Charge of the Board’s secretariat was DDB Permanent Board Member Usec. Edgar C. Galvante.
Usec. Necesito assumed the post on January 25, 2012 in a simple turn-over ceremonies at the DDB office. He was officially introduced to the Board during its 140th regular meeting on January 31, 2012.
During the meeting, the appointment of a new Deputy Executive Director for Operations (DEDO) was also announced by the DDB Chairman.
The post with the rank of an Assistant Secretary will be assumed by Dr. Benjamin P. Reyes. He has been with the Department of Health as Program Officer of the Office for Special Concerns, the DOH office in charge of anti-drug abuse related programs like treatment and rehabilitation.
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