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Dangerous Drugs Board

DDB

The Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) regulates dangerous drugs in the Philippines and has recently issued Board Regulation No. 10 to allow ordinary prescriptions for these drugs during public health emergencies until June 30, 2026. The DDB also collaborates with the Department of Health to train healthcare workers on alternative medicine techniques to support persons who used drugs (PWUDs) in community rehabilitation programs.

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Tue, September 30, 2025 at 3:29 PM

PDEA, DDB warn public on 'tuklaw' cigarettes with synthetic marijuana

The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) have warned the public about 'tuklaw' cigarettes, which contain synthetic marijuana compounds classified as dangerous drugs.

Fri, September 5, 2025 at 3:25 PM

DILG to audit 1,716 ADACs on drug war performance

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) will conduct its annual audit of 1,716 Local Anti-Drug Abuse Councils (ADACs) to evaluate their performance in 2024.

Thu, July 10, 2025 at 3:58 PM

DDB allows ordinary prescriptions for dangerous drugs until June 2026

The Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) has temporarily allowed the use of ordinary prescriptions for dangerous drugs until June 30, 2026, to improve patient access to treatment for pressing health concerns.

Mon, June 2, 2025 at 9:52 PM

Fishermen find P1.5B suspected shabu in Zambales waters

Ten fishermen from Bataan discovered ten sacks containing 223 assorted vacuum-sealed transparent plastic packs of suspected shabu, valued at P1.5 billion, floating in the waters off Masinloc, Zambales.

Fri, February 14, 2025 at 12:02 PM

DOJ, DDB review anti-drug law

The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) have initiated an executive review of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 (RA 9165).

Sun, February 9, 2025 at 6:07 PM

Two suspected drug pushers nabbed in Cavite, P267K shabu seized

Authorities in Cavite have apprehended two individuals believed to be drug pushers during a buy-bust operation that resulted in the seizure of approximately P267,000 worth of illegal drugs.

Sat, February 8, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Marcos appoints new ambassadors and government officials

President Marcos has appointed four new ambassadors and several officials to various government agencies.

Fri, February 7, 2025 at 9:10 AM

Marcos Jr. names Valenzuela as new DDB chair

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed former Interior and Local Government Undersecretary Oscar Valenzuela as the new chairperson and permanent member of the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB).

Thu, January 9, 2025 at 9:51 AM

PDEA: Nearly 30K barangays declared drug-cleared

The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) announced that 29,390 barangays across the country have been declared cleared of illegal drugs, representing 69.97% of the total drug-affected areas.

Tue, November 19, 2024 at 5:26 PM

PDEA, DDB open to downgrading marijuana

The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) are open to downgrading marijuana from its current classification as a dangerous drug.