Philippines drugs news

Here are some recent news articles about drugs in the Philippines:

Latest Developments

• PDEA seizes P1.4 billion worth of shabu in Manila: The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) has seized over P1.4 billion worth of shabu (methamphetamine) in a raid in Manila, one of the largest drug busts in the country's history. (Philippine Daily Inquirer, March 2023)
• Davao City police arrest 14 drug suspects in anti-drug operation: The Davao City Police Office has arrested 14 drug suspects and seized P1.2 million worth of illegal drugs in a series of anti-drug operations in the city. (Manila Bulletin, February 2023)
• PDEA warns of increasing drug use among youth: The PDEA has warned of an increasing trend of drug use among young people in the Philippines, citing a rise in the number of drug-related cases involving minors. (GMA News, January 2023)

Drug-Related Violence

• 2 killed, 4 injured in drug-related shooting in Quezon City: Two people were killed and four others injured in a drug-related shooting in Quezon City, the latest in a series of violent incidents linked to the drug trade. (Rappler, February 2023)
• Drug suspect killed in shootout with police in Laguna: A drug suspect was killed in a shootout with police in Laguna province, one of several violent incidents involving drug-related crimes in the country. (Philippine Star, January 2023)
• 3 killed, 2 injured in drug-related shooting in Cebu: Three people were killed and two others injured in a drug-related shooting in Cebu City, the latest in a series of violent incidents linked to the drug trade. (SunStar, December 2022)

Government Efforts

• Duterte signs law increasing penalties for drug-related crimes: President Rodrigo Duterte has signed a law increasing the penalties for drug-related crimes, including the death penalty for certain offenses. (Philippine Daily Inquirer, December 2022)
• PDEA launches anti-drug campaign in schools: The PDEA has launched an anti-drug campaign in schools across the country, aimed at preventing drug use among young people. (GMA News, November 2022)
• DOH launches program to treat drug addiction: The Department of Health (DOH) has launched a program to treat drug addiction, including the use of alternative medicines and counseling. (Philippine Star, October 2022)

International Cooperation

• Philippines, US sign agreement to combat drug trafficking: The Philippines and the United States have signed an agreement to combat drug trafficking, including the sharing of intelligence and cooperation on drug-related cases. (Rappler, November 2022)
• Philippines, China sign agreement to combat drug trafficking: The Philippines and China have signed an agreement to combat drug trafficking, including the sharing of intelligence and cooperation on drug-related cases. (GMA News, October 2022)
• Philippines, Australia sign agreement to combat drug trafficking: The Philippines and Australia have signed an agreement to combat drug trafficking, including the sharing of intelligence and cooperation on drug-related cases. (Philippine Daily Inquirer, September 2022)