Rappler's latest stories on dangerous drugs act
SC: To avoid recycling, police can destroy seized drugs with no court cases
Supreme Court Justice Diosdado Peralta proposes amendments to Republic Act 9165 of the Dangerous Drugs Act
Death penalty removed from bill amending Dangerous Drugs Act
The previous version of House Bill 8909 sought to impose the capital punishment for drug possession at parties
House withdraws approval of death penalty for drug possession
House Bill 8909, which imposes the death penalty and a P10-million fine on those found with illegal drugs at social gatherings, has been recommitted to the committee on dangerous drugs
DepEd: Proposed drug test for 10-year-old students violates law
The Department of Education says the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act only authorizes drug tests on students of secondary and tertiary schools
Krista Miller acquitted of drug charges
The actress is free after almost two years in prison
From 12 years to 6 months: Small time drug cases get plea bargains
But those caught selling and trading over 1 gram of shabu and over 10 grams of marijuana will not be entitled to plea bargain deals
How an 'outdated' law is preventing PH drug war victory
The Dangerous Drugs Act sets strict admission requirements for rehabilitation programs, because there were fewer drug surrenderers when the law was passed
PDEA seizes P500,000 in psychotropic, narcotic drugs from Nueva Ecija pharmacies
Among the dangerous drugs seized are 2,422 pieces of Valium Diazepam, 3 amber glass vials of Ketamine Hydrochloride, and 10 pieces of Fentanyl Citrate
Get to know PDEA, the 'sole agency' now in charge of Duterte's war on drugs
President Rodrigo Duterte's dream of a drug-free Philippines now lies solely on the shoulders of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency. Are they up to the task?
DepEd on student drug testing: SC says it’s constitutional
This matter has already been decided by the Supreme Court Education Assistant Secretary Nepomuceno Malaluan says in response to criticism against random drug testing on students
PNP tries to file drug charges vs slain Parojinog couple
The Department of Justice rejects the criminal complaint filed by police against Ozamiz City Mayor Reynaldo Parojinog Sr and his wife Susan who were killed in a police raid on July 30
De Lima arrest, Villegas vs Duterte, Project NOAH | Midday wRap
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Senator Leila de Lima arrested
It s my honor to be jailed for the principles I am fighting for says the fiercest critic of President Rodrigo Duterte
Dela Rosa on De Lima arrest: She’ll be safe in Camp Crame
The PNP chief clarifies however that they re still waiting for the court s decision on the case filed against the former justice chief
Bilibid inmates cleared of drug charges, turn state witnesses vs De Lima
The justice department s panel drops torture charges filed by inmate Jaybee Sebastian against Senator Leila de Lima
Part 2: The Philippines as target market for illicit drugs
A public health approach rather than a law enforcement one should form the basis for a response to drug use and dependence
2 more drug charges filed against De Lima
UPDATED Two former NBI officials sacked by Senator Leila de Lima when she was justice secretary accuse their ex boss of being the mother of all drug lords
Public Attorney's Office to SC: Allow drug suspects to enter plea deals
PAO chief Persida Acosta questions why violators of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act are treated differently from suspects in murder rape and carnapping cases
Part 2: The dangers of the Dangerous Drugs Act
Finger pointing between government agencies as well as the lack of funds hamper the fight against illegal drugs
The dangers of the Dangerous Drugs Act
If such strict law – the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 – was passed 14 years ago in 2002 why does the multi billion industry continue to proliferate?
Dangerous Drugs Board wants rehab centers in jails
The DDB also says events where drugs are distributed sold or used should be included in the law s definition of a drug den
Inside the brain of a drug user
Psychiatrists say the effect of drugs on the brain could be so damaging as to cause paranoia even months after a person has already stopped using the substance
War on drugs: Rehabilitation must be more than a knee-jerk reaction
But with more drug users surrendering by the day government cannot afford to tarry in providing much needed interventions for Filipinos who ve made the first step away from drugs
Duterte's drug war in numbers
UPDATED Data from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency show that from July 1 to July 20 702 anti illegal drug operations were conducted by several law enforcement agencies across the country
'They fired first': 2 suspected drug pushers killed in Bataan
Bataan Provincial Police Office says the suspects fired on undercover cops prompting the authorities to shoot back during a buy bust operation in Dinalupihan town
Sinaloa drug cartel suspect indicted in PH
The case of Mexican Horacio Herrera – involving the sale of P12M worth of cocaine – has all the elements of prohibited acts under the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act
NBI files charges vs date rape drug suppliers
A Nigerian and a model are arrested by the NBI in a drug raid in Mandaluyong City Tuesday night April 14
Graphic health warning bill, 4 others signed into law
President Aquino signs 5 new laws last Friday July 18
