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June 1, 2022

On duplication of functions of Anti-Drug Abuse Councils: Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa, during Wednesday’s hybrid plenary session, June 1, 2022, defends Senate Bill No. 2215 seeking to institutionalize the Anti-Drug Abuse Councils in every local government units. Dela Rosa explained that the measure aims to institutionalize the anti-drug abuse councils in every local government units to ensure the effective implementation of the anti-drug policies and programs. Responding to the concerns of Senate President Vicente Sotto III on the possible duplication of functions of government agencies as a result of the creation of the anti-drug abuse councils, Dela Rosa contends that there will be no duplication of functions, pointing out that on the national level, the Dangerous Drugs Board is the agency responsible for crafting anti-drug policies of the government. His measure, on the other hand, institutionalizes the drug councils on the regional and provincial levels. (Bibo Nueva España /Senate PRIB)

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