PDEA welcomes new Barangay Drug Program rule

By Susan De Leon CALOOCAN CITY — The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) welcomes a new regulation aimed to sustain the nationwide implementation of the Barangay Drug Clearing Program (BDCP). “The new Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) Regulation provides enhanced provisions to ensure that the execution of the BDCP remains resolute,” said PDEA Director General Wilkins… Read More PDEA welcomes new Barangay Drug Program rule

PDEA: Over 70% of NegOr brgys still drug-affected

By Jennifer Tilos DUMAGUETE CITY, Negros Oriental, July 24 — The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) here has reported that 75.40% of the barangays in Negros Oriental are still affected by illegal drugs as of July this year.  PDEA Officer Elmer Ebona, during a Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) meeting, said 91 barangays have… Read More PDEA: Over 70% of NegOr brgys still drug-affected

PDEA: Over 1k drug users identified in Dgte

By Jennifer Tilos DUMAGUETE CITY, Negros Oriental, July 23 — The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) here disclosed that there 1,013 persons who use drugs (PWUDs) in Dumaguete City.  PDEA Agent Elmer Ebona said majority of the drug users were identified from 2016 to 2018. In a separate meeting, PDEA also reported that of the 30… Read More PDEA: Over 1k drug users identified in Dgte