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DDB Statement on the adoption of Iceland’s Resolution at the United Nations Human Rights Council

The Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) expresses its dismay at the ill-informed action of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to proceed with its preliminary investigation on the violations which have purportedly been committed by the Government of the Republic of the Philippines in the course of its campaign against illegal drugs.

DDB recognizes secondary schools with outstanding anti-drug program for the youth

The Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) holds an awarding ceremony to recognize winners of the Search for Outstanding Barkada Kontra Droga (BKD) implementers in secondary schools today, July 12, at Richmonde Hotel, Ortigas City.

DDB statement on the UN Resolution to investigate alleged “drug killings” in the Philippines

The Dangerous Drugs Board denounces the draft resolution filed by Iceland at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHCR) to investigate drug-related killings in the Philippines.

DDB includes plants that are sources of drugs, and GBL in the list of dangerous drugs

The Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) has updated the list of dangerous drugs during its 184th regular meeting last Thursday, June 27, at the DDB headquarters.

Presided by DDB Chairman Secretary Catalino Cuy, Board Members agreed to include plants that contain or are sources of substances listed in the 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, 1971 Single Convention on Psychotropic Substances and those classified by the Board as dangerous drugs.

DDB, other government agencies, kicks off IDADAIT celebration in Bataan

About 3,000 youth anti-drug advocates joined the kickoff celebration of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (IDADAIT) in Balanga City, Bataan last Saturday, June 22.

Spearheaded by the Dangerous Drugs Board, Provincial Government of Bataan, and Department of Health Treatment and Rehabilitation Center Bataan, the celebration commenced with an opening program, followed by a fun run, and an anti-drug concert.

Provincial government of Bataan to host IDADAIT 2019 celebration

The Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) in partnership with the provincial government of Bataan, gears up for the national celebration of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (IDADAIT) on June 22, in Balanga City, Bataan.

Dangerous Drugs Board clarifies Audit Report on the Unliquidated Fund Transfers

The Dangerous Drugs Board on Monday responded to published articles of the Philippine Star and Manila Standard concerning the 50-million-peso fund transfers to various institutions which remain unliquidated up to fiscal year 2018.

DDB to provide evidence-based assessment on the extent of the drug problem in the country

The Dangerous Drugs Board is ready to undertake a scientific study to determine the real nature and extent of the country’s problem on illegal drugs.

UNITED NATIONS OFFICE ON DRUGS AND CRIME HOLDS DIALOGUE WITH THE PHILIPPINE DELEGATION TO THE MINISTERIAL SEGMENT OF THE 62ND SESSION OF THE COMMISSION ON NARCOTIC DRUGS

The Philippine Delegation met with the Director-General of the United Nations Headquarters in Vienna and Concurrent Executive Director of the United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime Yuri Fedotov to discuss the Philippines’ current efforts on drug abuse prevention and control.